The
wide ranging benefits and globally acclaimed higher education system of Canada
attracts a large number of International students from around the globe. Canada
is being preferred by international students including Pakistani
students over other major potential study abroad
destinations like US, UK and Australia.
The chief factor contributing in making Canada a favorite study abroad
destination is definitely post graduation visa opportunities and safety factor.
People of Canada are welcoming and friendly. The country has a very low crime
rate and a high quality of life with health care facilities and high class
education. If you desire to study in a country that offers internationally
recognized degrees in affordable costs then Canada is right choice for you. The
following guide will take you into a little voyage for explaining the process
of study in Canada.
Get Admission in Canadian Universities for Pakistani
Students 2020
The admissions
process for study in abroad starts
from selecting a right university for you. How will you know which university
or institution will be best for you? It is best to search for the university
which offers high quality education in low tuition fee, look if the university
offers any
scholarships or financial aid, if
the university offers the study program of your field of interest, if it offers
on campus accommodation and if it is located in the city where you want to
reside.
Application Requirements for Pakistani Students to Study
in Canada
For getting admissions
in Canada you will have to follow online
application procedure. The online application for admissions will be filled and
submitted online and the university will provide a list of documents required
to be submitted with it. The admissions requirement may vary from one
university to another but in general you will be asked to provide certified
transcripts of your passed diplomas, degrees and letter of recommendations from
your home university, a letter of intent, a written proof in form of Bank Statement
demonstrating you have enough finances to cover your tuition fee and living
expenses and Language Proficiency Test Certificate.
Students must keep in mind that admissions in Canadian Universities are being
granted on merit base. The higher grades you have received in your previous
degrees the higher are your chances in achieving admissions in Canadian
Universities.
How Pakistani Students can Get Canadian Student Visa to
Study in Canada
The process for attaining Canadian Study Permit Visa will
start after you have received acceptance letter from Canadian University. To
apply for study permit visa of Canada you can either apply online or by paper
method. You will apply for Canadian Study Permit at Citizenship and Immigration
Canada (CIC) website. The paper application takes a longer time whereas the
online method is much quicker.
What are the Documents Pakistani Students Requires for
Canadian Student Permit
As a Pakistani student y ou are required to
submit the acceptance letter of University, medical certificate, clearance
letter from local police station stating that you have no criminal record, Two
recently taken passport size photos, Bank Statement proving you have at least
CA$10,000 per year to cover your living expenses in Canada, Proof that you have
paid tuition fee and arranged an accommodation for your stay in Canada for a
year durations, A letter of intent or explanation and also Certificate of
Language Proficiency test.
Permission for Working Part Time in Canada for Pakistani
Students
The international students enrolled in Canada
for a full time study program of at least 6 months duration are allowed to work
20 hours per week. The Canadian Study Permit Visa ser5ves as a work permit as
well. The international students do not require attaining any other document
than study permit to work in Canada. They can work at off campus part time
jobs, avail jobs in winter and summer holidays and while national holidays. To
get detailed information about working part time in Canada while you study.
The minimum per hour wage in Canada is calculated to be
around $11.55
Study Cost in Canada vs Pakistan
Canada is an affordable country in terms of
tuition fee if you compare it with its equals like US, UK and Australia. The
university fee depends on the study program. For IT, engineering and medicine
courses the tuition fee will be quite expensive. On the other side for
humanities, arts and business management courses the fee will be affordable.
For post graduate programmes the executive MBA program is most expensive in
Canada. The under graduate programme tuition fee in Canada is higher than post
graduate programmes. On average for under graduate program the students can
expect per year tuition fee to be around $27,159. On average for post graduate
program the students can expect per year tuition fee to be around CA$16,497.
Living Cost in Canada
The food cost in Canada can be said more
expensive than US. As per the study permit visa requirements the students have
to show per year financial back up of CA$10,000 in form of Bank Statement. In
Quebec the financial back up for a year of study is CA$11,000. The common day
to day food beverages costs in Canada are as 1 Liter Milk Bottle will cost
CAD$1.77, A Loaf of bread will cost CAD$2.57, 1 kg Rice bag will cost CAD$3.07,
a pack of dozen eggs will cost CAD$3.17, 1 Kg Boneless chicken breasts will
cost CAD$12.47, 1 Kg Bag of Potatoes will cost CAD$1.98, 1 Liter Water Bottle
will cost CAD$1.63, Cost of a meal in restaurant for an individual can cost
from $10 to $15.
How Pakistani Students can Get Post Graduation Visa of
Canada
The most attractive feature for international
students in study abroad destinations is post graduation visa opportunity.
Canada allows international students to avail work permit post graduation from
Canadian Universities. Canada is running several immigration programs that
allow students to stay in Canada on work basis in accordance to their skills
and educational level. The study permit of Canada remains valid for 90 days
after you have completed your degree from Canada. During this while you can
find a job according to your education level and working skill and apply for
immigration program for which you are eligible. Canadian immigration process might
be a little complex but it is very accommodating once you attain work permit.
You can invite your family or spouse to live with you in Canada.
