Canada is the world’s first country to boast suave modern infrastructure, friendly people as well as an incredible natural environment that you will find nowhere else. Nevertheless, it is the world’s second largest country and has countless incredible array of things to do and places to explore.
Canada has well established itself as the world's leading study destination for international students from around the globe. Henceforth, the most popular Canadian provinces for international students are Ontario, British Columbia as well as Quebec. Also, these provinces are home to many top universities in Canada.
Currently, the country hosts more than 250,000 international students. Furthermore, the demand of international students to study in Canada has increased hugely over this time period. Plus, Canada pays extreme attention to the safety of international students which is beneficial for all international students.
One of the main benefits of studying in Canada is that the country offers Student Health Cover. Even though some provinces of Canada don’t offer Student Health Cover, international students are urged to purchase private insurance through institutions. But if this option doesn’t work for you, you can subscribe to mandatory health plans.
Canada offers government-funded healthcare systems which is very beneficial to obtain the Canada Health Insurance for international students. During the period of studies of international students, all of them are required to obtain and maintain their Health insurance.
Similarly, there are few provinces in Canada that offer provincial health coverage to international students but this service could be for free or premium. It all depends on the province your University is located at.
Canada’s education system rivals that of the best in the world. Moreover, Canada teaches in both English and French. So, if you are someone who loves the French language, well it's a pure blessing for you.
The country has high GDP spending on education which is ranked 2nd amongst the G-8 countries. So, student outcomes are of the highest standards. Likewise, Canadian degrees as well as diplomas and certificates are well regarded across the world.
Some of the top courses to study in Canada are:
Canada is much more affordable when compared to other top study destinations. In fact, the government of Canada offers scholarships to studying in Canada for Nepalese students. Mostly, the total cost to study in Canada from Nepal for an undergraduate course is around CA$25,000 Per year. However, this depends on the university you are enrolled in.
Similarly, studying engineering and medicine is a bit costly and averages CA$28,000 per year.b However, there are plenty of scholarships in Canada to apply for if you want to minimize your expenditure efficiently.
| Study Program | Average fees (in $CAD*) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate program | $12,000 to $25,000 per year |
| Postgraduate master's degree | $14,000 to $35,000 per year |
| Doctoral degree | $7,000 to $10,000 per year |
Canada doesn’t only provide the best education for international students but also provides various work opportunities for both students as well as working professionals. Plus, many people who arrived as international students chose to settle down permanently in Canada.
International students mainly work part-time because it's a great way to earn money to help themselves with the cost of living in Canada and also gain experience in their field of study. If you are an international student, you can work along with your studies. However, to be eligible to work, you will need to have a few things first.
If you have these things then you can:
You can work both on campus and off campus.
