Study in Canada

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More than 130,000 students come to study in Canada every year and even more come to Canada to learn English or French. Foreign students bring a rich culture to our classrooms. Your knowledge and skills are welcome in our schools.

 

Canada has 11 in top 200 World University Rankings  

8 October 2009 

I try not to make too much of these things, but Canada has 11 universities in the top 200 of the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings for 2009, released today. 

A few things of note, from the survey sponsors: U.S. and U.K. institutions still dominate the top 10; and there was a “dramatic” fall in the number of North American universities in the top 100, from 42 in 2008 to 36 in 2009, reflecting “the growing presence and impact of Asian and European institutions on the world higher education stage.” 

I’m not a big believer that university rankings tell you much about a particular institution. But, for what it’s worth, bragging rights go to McGill University, the highest-ranked Canadian university, up two places this year, at 18th. 

Another ranking of sorts was released this week: the College Sustainability Report Card, which provides “sustainability profiles” for colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. There were 17 Canadian institutions on the list. Here are the top five Canadian universities, each receiving a B+ grade (the links go straight to their sustainability profiles, which are quite interesting to peruse): University of British Columbia, McGill, York University, University of Alberta and University of Calgary. 

To be eligible to study in Canada 

• You must have been accepted by a school, college, university or other educational institution in Canada.  
• You must prove that you have enough money to pay for your:  
• • tuition fees  
  • living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and  
  • return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada.  
• You must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.  
• You must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary.  
• You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada when you have completed your studies.  

Exceptions 

In some cases, you do not require a study permit to go to school in Canada. 

• If you wish to study in a short-term course or program
  You do not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or program in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada.
  
  Even if you do not need a study permit, it is a good idea to apply for a permit before you come to Canada. If you decide that you want to continue your studies in another program after you complete your short-term course or program, you must apply through a Canadian visa office outside Canada for a study permit if you do not already have one.  
• Foreign representatives to Canada
  If you are a family member or staff member of a foreign representative to Canada accredited by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, you may not need a permit to study in Canada. You should contact your embassy in Canada. Your embassy can contact the Office of Protocol at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada to find out whether you need a study permit.  
• Members of foreign armed forces
  If you are a member of a foreign armed force under the Visiting Forces Act, you do not need a permit to study in Canada. If your family members, including minor children, want to study in Canada, they must meet the requirements.