Canada is emerging as a popular destination among students seeking quality yet affordable education. Lets us explore what makes Canada such an attractive destination.
Canada offers Bachelors, Masters as well as Certificate, Diploma, and Post Graduate diploma programs for students to choose from. After 12th grade a student can opt for a 2 year Diploma program or a 4 year Bachelor’s degree whereas a student who has completed his/her bachelors from India can opt to pursue a Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate or a Masters degree. Irrespective of the degree, diploma or certificate program a student opts for, international students become eligible for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) – which gives the student the option to stay back and work in Canada. Students can get up to 3 years of Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) (if the duration of their studies is 16 months or more) thus allowing students to work up to 3 years in Canada after graduation. What is more lucrative is that this 3 year period makes students eligible to apply for and obtain Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada.
The cost of education in Canada is low when compared to the USA, UK, or Australia. The yearly tuition in Canada in colleges could be as low as $12000-$15000 (Approx INR 6-8 Lakhs). Plus many colleges offer Co-Op options which allows students to take paid full time work for a period of 6-10 weeks as part of the program. Additionally students can work up to 20 hours a week while studying, which helps them cover up their living costs.
All this makes Canada a perfect destination, especially for those who are slightly low on budgets, have a 3 year bachelor’s degrees, and are looking at long term stay back options in a foreign country. Not to mention, the ample job opportunities in the IT, technology, business, design, animation, and hospitality sectors, makes Canada a perfect choice for students exploring careers in these domains.
Co-Founder of Academy One