Summary of Studying in Canada.

This is a quick and short summary on some key elements to studying in Canada that were discussed in posts made last week. We hope you find it useful.

Territories

Canada is divided into provinces, Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia to name only three of ten. In terms of guidelines to studying in Canada you will find that regulations may differ from one territory to another.

Costs and Fees

As in the UK, you must pay tuition fees to study in Canada, and just like in the UK, these costs are rising. Prices range depending on the institution from $3,000 - $18,000. You can check online at your chosen university’s associated website.

When considering the price of uni life you should also take into account living, social and rental costs on top of your tuition. This proves vital upon arrival in the country. If your university does not provide immigration with an estimate for your yearly cost of living you will need to provide proof of at least $10,000 in your bank account in order to prove that you can look after yourself in Canada.

This sounds increasingly understandable when you consider the cost of health care. Unlike in the UK in which you would most certainly qualify for free health care, in Canada you must take out insurance.

For the first 3 months of your stay you should pay for private health care (compulsory in Newfoundland and Labrador). After this period you can purchase a health care plan which you pay for, monthly. As with all topics discussed, it is important to contact universities for their individual polices. All insurance should be arranged before you leave.

Accommodation

Crime is very low in Canada, its a country where in some parts you can leave your front door unlocked. There are 3 methods of accommodation available to you when you arrive.

You can stay in Halls, shared or unshared on campus. This means you can roll out of bed into the lecture theatre. In order to secure a place in halls you must get in their quick.

Some students prefer to live outside university but that doesn’t mean you have to be further than a stones throw away. Prices for renting a studio apartment range from $400 - $700 per month. If you desired something entirely different, you could stay with a family in a house from around $800 per month or $28 a day. This will immerse you in the culture, the best way to get in touch with the real country.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for foreign students studying in Canada. You could find yourself studying the subject you always wanted, and be financially sponsored.

For more information regarding scholarships for studying in Canada visit the web address below:

http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/scholarshipsnoncdn-boursesetr-eng.aspx

Student Discount

The Canadian equivalent to a NUS card or Student Discount card is supplied by CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) and is called the Studentsaver discount card. For international students you should get hold of a ISIC Card which allows you to maintain your student discount in 70 countries worldwide. In Canada it will supply you with a massive 30% discount on rail and buses and even phone calls.

Jennifer Humphries and Janine Knight of the Canadian Bureau for International Education discuss what makes Canada such a fascinating place to further your education.

“Picture this: A country where inspiration for your essays comes with a view of the magnificent Rocky Mountains, the Western prairies, the hills and seascapes of Atlantic Canada, one of the Great Lakes or the Saint Lawrence River, the deep blue Pacific or Atlantic Ocean – or with a cityscape where skyscrapers and heritage homes jumble together in pleasant confusion.

A country where you can complete your study program in either French or English or in a mix of both languages, in hundreds of specialisations, from aerospace engineering to zoology.

A country at the cutting edge in research and in teaching practices. A country whose education system is recognized for its top quality international courses across the globe: by international academic institutions, employers and governments alike.”

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WORKING WHILE YOU STUDY

Although you must be able to show evidence that you have the sufficient funds for tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses for the duration of your stay,some students choose to take up casual employment for extra money. International students are permitted to work on campus without a work permit if they are studying full time at a publicly funded institution or a private institution accredited by a provincial statue. Jobs available can range from administrative and library work to working in counter-tenors. If the employment is an integral part of your course or if the employments related to an approved research programme, you will require a work permit. Publicly funded institutions in some provinces allow international students to work off campus whilst studying. These currently include Quebec, Manitoba and New Brunswick but other provinces recurrently in negotiation to make this possible.

POSTGRADUATE EMPLOYMENT

International students who graduate from publicly funded institutions and find employment in their field of study can apply for a work permit for up to two years after graduation. However those who graduate from a publicly funded institution in the regions of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver and find employment in these areas may only apply for a work permit forum to one year.

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TRAVEL TO CANADA

WHAT TO BRING

Make sure you have all the your important documentation in your hand luggage before you fly. This includes your passport and travel documents, your visa document,letter of acceptance into an institution,evidence of funds to cover the duration of your stay, and if applicable a letter from your sponsor. If you are studying in Quebec you will need a certification Du Quebec from Immigration authorities. You will be asked for all of these at immigration. You should also make sure you have the name,address and telephone number of the place where you are staying to ease your journey at the other end. Different airlines have different limitation son baggage that may accompany you on your flight but most charge heavily for any excess. The cheapest way to get all your belongings over is to forward anything you cannot take in your luggage by sea. Make an itemised list of anything you send for when you claim them at the other end.

ONWARD TRAVEL

After you land in Canada, you will be directed through customs and immigration, make sure you have all your documentation ready to help the process run as smoothly as possible. If you travelling to cities beyond your point of entry you will need to allow up to two hours for customs and immigration clearance. Once you have cleared immigration and claimed your baggage you are ready to continue onward to your destination. Make sure you have done your research before you leave and you know-how far your destination is from the airport. If you are only travelling a short distance most airports offer a shuttle service into the city or have taxis available outside but you should research the transport options from your airport before you leave. You can find national train timetables and prices on the

VIA Rail website:

www.viarail.ca