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Canada is the 2nd largest country globally after Russia with an area of about 9 million square kilometers, occupying approximately two-fifth northern North American region. Despite its large size, Canada is sparsely populated and is home to 3.76 crore people only. Canada has a federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. The country is a federation of 10 states and three territories. Ottawa is Canada’s capital city and Toronto is the largest city, both located in Ontario province. English and French are the official languages to the country.
Canada has been ranked as the “best & safe place to live” in the world by the United Nations with a low crime rate and high quality of life and education. Canada has an internationally acclaimed education system and the Canadian Education System has been globally ranked at No. 03 in the best countries for higher education by The US News 2019. Canada is among the top 10 safest nations in the world, according to the Global Peace Index 2019, making Canada an ideal study destination for international students. Academic Excellence is another crucial factor. 10 Canadian universities have been ranked in the top 200 by QS World Universities Ranking in 2020.
Home to more than 6,00,000 international students, Canada is a popular study abroad country for Indian students. Known for its liberal and multicultural environment, world-class universities and immense career opportunities, it surely makes for a perfect choice for international education.
Here’s why students opt for Canada for their post-graduate studies:
Global perspective: Canadian society is known to be one of the most diverse in the world with more than 200 nationalities represented by the Canadian student body. This multicultural environment is great cultural exposure for students who want to work in multinationals and develop more cultural sensitivity
Education investment: Canadian tertiary education sector secures a huge amount of government spending, which ranks the country amongst the top OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) nations in terms of state backing for higher education
High standards of living: Canada is a country famous for its high standard of living, with five of the top 100 best student cities in the world*
Bilingual country: With two official languages – English and French, studying in Canada opens doors to many opportunities for students who also get a chance to learn a new language, and/or improve existing skills
Post-study work opportunities: In Canada, a student is eligible for a work permit after finishing their studies, which allows them to work in the country for the same duration as their program
To get admission into a postgraduate study program in Canada, you’ll need to fulfil certain academic and other conditions as required by the institution you are applying to. Most common requirements include:
Bachelor’s degree: Undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognised educational institution
Work experience: One to two years of work experience to gain entry into a Canadian university or college for a post-graduate course
English language proficiency: Proof of English proficiency such as IELTS with a minimum band of 6 overall
GMAT or GRE: Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score to pursue an administrative or specific business program such as an MBA, Master of Finance, etc. For some specific study programs, you might need to clear the Graduate Record Admissions (GRE) test. However, the main parts of both tests are quantitative aptitude, verbal reasoning, and analytical writing skills