Higher education in Canada

Higher education in Canada

Higher education in Canada is acknowledged as one of the best in the world. Higher educational institutions of the country are in the TOP-lists of educational institutions according to the world ranking.

Diplomas of a college or university of Canada are accepted in all countries. Education is of very high quality and is under the state control and social funds financing higher educational institutions.

Educational institutions in the country are rather different: they can be public or private and of different size. Curriculum also varies. All higher educational institutions have big territories with modern classrooms, sport complexes, laboratories, computer labs, business incubator zones, etc.

One can obtain higher education in Canada at a college or university.
And one shall remember that these educational institutions are equal but provide different types of education. Student's choice should be based solely on his/her own further goal.

Colleges of Canada

Colleges of Canada suggest education under special applied curriculum. The student can get complete professional training under a wide range of advanced specialty options.

College provides:
  • certificate;
  • diploma;
  • Bachelor's degree.

Studies duration – 1 year minimum
Studies cost – starting from 10000 CAD/year;
Requirements for applicants – average;
Language skills requirements – average;
Specific nature of studies – more practical training and less theory.
Strong chance to get a student visa.

Advantages of studying in college:

  • the student may be enrolled on the 3rd year of study at the university under a transfer program;
  • qualified teachers have hands-on experience in the field;
  • small classes (up to 12 students);
  • a lot of business contacts with enterprises and companies of the region giving opportunity to get practical training and assistance in job search;
  • studies cost is lower if there is a government order;
  • one can find a job rather quickly upon graduation.

The college is open for:
  • school leavers;
  • university graduates (for postgraduate programs).

Universities of Canada

Universities offer higher education in Canada with an academic degree. Higher educational institutions of this type offer academic and professional programs. Education has more theoretic and scientific nature.

The university provides degrees of:
  • Bachelor;
  • Master;
  • PhD.

Professional programs (for instance a medical one) suggests studies for about four years. A number of universities offer MBA program, where one can get Master of business administration degree.

Studies duration – 3 years minimum;
Studies cost – starting from 20000 CAD/year;
Requirements for applicants – high;
Language skills requirements – high;
Specific nature of studies – a lot of theory and research projects.
Average chance to get a student visa.

Advantages of studying at the university:
  • available research programs;
  • prestigious education;
  • enriched student life with a lot of workshops, specialized classes and events;
  • an opportunity to get international experience under academic, volunteer, research and work programs;
  • a number of universities support graduate students' start-ups.

The university is open for:
  • school and college leavers;
  • college students under 3 rd year of studies transfer program.

What is the best way to get higher education in Canada?

It all depends on everyone's individual possibilities and goals. College studies are more affordable and will help to find a job in less time, but university education provides a graduate student the opportunity to get a higher salary at once. Besides, some professions (for instance a doctor, engineer, lawyer) can only be obtained at a university.

However, university studies take more time and require more investments. If you are focused on finding a job by profession in a short amount of time, colleges will be the best choice.

Canadian Educational Institutions

You can choose your own option for study
Kitchener (Ontario province) in 80 km from Toronto
Toronto, Ontario province
Vancouver, British Columbia province
London, Ontario province
Toronto, Ontario province
Ontario province
Vancouver, British Columbia province
Winnipeg, Manitoba province
Toronto, Ontario province
Toronto, Ontario province
Welland, Ontario province
Burnaby, British Columbia province
Brampton, Oakville and Mississauga
Barrie, Ontario province
Winnipeg, Manitoba province
Winnipeg, Manitoba province
Kamloops, British Columbia province
Vancouver, British Columbia province
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia province
Winnipeg, Manitoba province
Vancouver, British Columbia province
Vancouver, British Columbia province
Victoria, British Columbia province
Windsor, Ontario province
Waterloo, Ontario province
St. Catharines, Ontario province

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