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Investigating Canada As An Emerging Studies Abroad Destination

The Chopras
Nov 19, 2016
2 min read

If those were the keywords you used while surfing to get a deeper insight into your plans on higher education then we must say that you have arrived at the perfect place. We understand that you are still considering prospects other than Canada but let us for a moment give it a pause and look closely at the first question that came to your mind this morning over a cup of coffee.

Why study in Canada?

The geographical advantage this country enjoys is too good for a start. Canada is surrounded by 3 oceans and has huge unsettled lands that give inkling at the magnificent infrastructure and facilities, from Hi-tech amenities to sports facilities that are Olympic quality; you can have at your disposal which you choose to study in one of the best Canadian universities. Secondly, every student requires the type of climate and seasons they can adapt to and aids in their studies. Well, Canada offers you four distinct seasons and temperature conditions exactly for your needs! Not only that, Canadian government ensures excellent Student Health Care, Very low Crime rates, Surprisingly Lower tuition costs and not to mention the country being politically peaceful, safe and a stable one.

We leave it on you to decide if Canada is indeed the study abroad destination that you are looking for!

This brings us to the next set the questions about the cost of studying in Canada.

Canadian universities have set their own fee structure based on the study program that you choose, being a home student or an international one studying the undergraduate or the postgraduate level of study. For your convenience we would like you to know that the average cost of undergraduate study in Canada for international students is about US$10,730 per year while the courses like engineering and medicine can become more expensive than arts and humanities.

It is quite overwhelming to know about the latest reform that has been brought in top universities in Canada over the intakes. It has been announced to double the number of undergraduates aspiring for study abroad programs from 25000 each year to 50,000. This call for more brilliant opportunities that are coming your way ahead and call for action and prompt decision from your side to make best use of this measure taken.

Now that you have a fair idea about why you want to study abroad in Canada along with the costs involved let us take you to the much awaited prospects for scholarships for studying in Canada.

UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award, Humber International Entrance scholarship, Vanier Canada graduate scholarships (Vanier CGS), York World Scholars, University of Calgary Graduate Awards, University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships to name a few of those scholarships that you can avail to aid your studies.

Yes! The finals words will be a short brief over the top 10 Universities in Canada which we have enlisted below for your quick reference: