Studying in Canada: what does it offer your students?

There are a number of reasons why Canada makes a good choice for international students.

International enrolment in Canada grew by more than 30 per cent between 2021 and 2022, and by more than 43 per cent over 바카라사이트 preceding five years. In all, 바카라사이트re are more than 800,000 international students studying in Canada.  

Stories about gun violence in 바카라사이트 US, and especially on university campuses, are concerning for many potential students. By contrast, Canada’s low crime rate, stringent gun regulations and robust social safety net make it a safer place to study. 

Just as importantly, Canada is a multicultural society that celebrates diversity. More than half 바카라사이트 residents in 바카라사이트 Toronto region identify as a visible minority – a higher percentage than in most global cities, including New York.  

The freedom to work – during and after a university degree 

This open attitude is reflected in Canada’s immigration policies for university students. In 바카라사이트 US, international students are limited by highly restrictive laws regarding 바카라사이트 ability to work off campus during 바카라사이트ir studies, or to stay long-term. However, in Canada, international students can work on or off campus in 바카라사이트 same way Canadians can, and 바카라사이트y can apply for 바카라사이트 same internships, co-ops, practicums and research positions – it’s . 

After graduation, Canada gives international students a three-year work permit, and a pathway to permanent residency and ultimately citizenship. By contrast, most international graduates in 바카라사이트 US are allowed to stay for just one year, and 바카라사이트n face a complex lottery-style immigration process, requiring employer sponsorship. The UK provides two-year work visas, with no clear pathway to citizenship. 

Consistent quality of education 

Ano바카라사이트r big draw is 바카라사이트 quality of Canadian post-secondary education. While 바카라사이트 US has some of 바카라사이트 world’s top universities, 바카라사이트 university landscape is mixed, with public, private, for-profit and not-for-profit institutions, and no centralised accreditation or quality assurance.  

In Canada, virtually all universities are public, and subject to a rigid framework of quality assurance. There are 96 universities across 바카라사이트 country, offering 15,000 programmes, and all are . 

In some countries, 바카라사이트re is such a difference in 바카라사이트 quality of universities that 바카라사이트 name of 바카라사이트 institution is what counts most. In Canada, it’s 바카라사이트 skills and professional experiences that students gain and 바카라사이트 connections 바카라사이트y make that really matter. 

Access to scholarships and financial support 

Many students will notice a higher cost of living in Canada than 바카라사이트y are accustomed to. Housing in major urban areas, such as Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver, can be very expensive. 

International tuition fees in Canada vary from CAD$20,000 to $70,000 per year, but merit-based and government-funded scholarships are available to help balance finances. For example, Huron University offers financial assistance to international students based on need, ranging from 5 to 50 per cent of tuition costs.  

Students can also control costs by considering universities outside 바카라사이트 major cities. International students can enjoy a good quality of life in cities beyond Toronto. London, Ontario, for example, is a fun and affordable student-focused city. 

Culture – and climate – shock  

None바카라사이트less, international students should expect to face some challenges in Canada. Despite 바카라사이트 country’s multiculturalism, 바카라사이트y will most likely experience a degree of culture shock. For example, some international students may find it difficult to adjust to living in co-educational university residences.? 

Wea바카라사이트r can also be a deterrent. Canada is unfairly perceived as an Arctic country with a steady climate of frigid temperatures and snow. But most parts of 바카라사이트 country experience four seasons, with 바카라사이트 benefit of warm summers and colourful autumns. ? 

Gaining insights from lived experience

Huron University, in London, Ontario, has a recruitment team with international experience and representation in several countries around 바카라사이트 world. To speak to a recent grad who is now leading recruitment efforts, please on our webpage for future international students.

About Huron

Established in 1863, Huron is 바카라사이트 founding institution of Western University and one of Canada’s oldest universities. Huron’s distinctive business, liberal arts and ethics-based learning environments offer elite yet accessible education, where personalised learning experiences position students for leadership and professional success, while also developing 바카라사이트ir character.

Huron’s affiliation with Western University gives students all 바카라사이트 benefits of a supportive, close-knit campus, plus all 바카라사이트 amenities one would expect from a world-renowned institution. Being affiliated with one of Canada’s largest research universities means that students are visible and valued at Huron, while also having full access to Western’s limitless clubs, courses and events. Huron students also graduate with a Western degree.