Why You Should Choose to Study in Canada

Academically, financially, and professionally, it's a good deal

Canada, home to 25 Nobel laureates, also welcomes an average of 200,000 international students each year. Have you ever wondered why it is so attractive to international students?
Here are 5 reasons.

• World-class universitiesCanada is home to some of the world’s top-ranking universities, where students get global exposure and quality education. There are nearly 100 universities in the country, of which four –McGill University, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, and University of Alberta – are in the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2016-2017.
• FundingStudying in Canada could actually save you more than just a few bucks. There are plenty of scholarships, and the average cost of tuition is lower than in the US. If you are a postgraduate student, there are universities committed to ensuring that students do not stop studies due to a lack of funds.
• Easy student visaCanada has an easy and hassle-free visa application process for international students. After receiving an acceptance letter, you can apply through the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website, or fill out a paper application. You will need to submit transcripts, letters of recommendation (as required by the university), proof of funding, and proof of language proficiency. You then receive a reference letter that you need to hand over at immigration when you land in Canada.
• Work opportunitiesIt is possible to work as an international student in Canada. You may even qualify to work on-campus or off-campus without an additional work permit if you meet specific criteria. You can also work there for a limited period after graduation. Many US companies also hire graduates from Canada.
• Long-term possibilitiesAfter graduating from a Canadian university, you are eligible to apply for a work permit from within the country. After working in Canada for some years, it may be possible to apply for permanent resident status and eventually citizenship. Permanent resident status entitles you to all the rights and benefits of a Canadian citizen except, of course, the right to vote and to contest elections.