Q.1. What are the eligibility criteria for Canadian Universities?

Each university has its own entrance requirements and will judge you on an individual basis. The university will map your academic credentials. There is no nationwide set of entrance exams.

Q.2. What is the difference between a University and a College?

Universities are educational institutions attended after at least 12 years of school, or after secondary school, for studies leading to a degree and research. All universities offer three or four-year bachelor degree programs; most offer one to two year master's degrees and a number also offer doctoral or PhD programs. Some universities are called colleges, and a few are called institutes, university colleges, or schools. Community colleges are two-year institutions that offer technical or vocational courses or courses for transfer to a university, leading to a certificate or diploma. Community colleges do not generally offer degree programs.

Q.3. What are the Language Requirements?

You have to be proficient in English or French, depending on the University you choose. Most English universities require a score of 560 + on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of 70 on the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL). Canadian French-language universities usually assess applicants on a case-by-case basis. Band Score of 6 each and above is appreciated in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Q.4. What is the time span to earn a degree?

A bachelor's or undergraduate degree takes three to four years to complete. All honors programs require a high level of achievement and concentration in the subject. An honors degree is generally a forerunner for admission into graduate studies. A master's degree usually requires at least one year of full-time study and includes a thesis. A doctoral degree, or PhD, requires at least three years of additional full-time study, with at least one year on campus. In most cases, a master's degree is required before admission into a doctoral program, but some universities will accept students who have completed an honors degree.

Q.5. Is the degree globally recognized?

A degree from a Canadian University is recognized around the world and is usually equivalent to an American degree or a degree from another Commonwealth country. Professional and specialized programs such as medicine, nursing and engineering are accredited by reliable and reputable agencies. Current and new academic programs are regularly reviewed by provincial, institutional or regional bodies to ensure quality standards. Canada does not have a transfer of credits process similar to that found in the U.S. However an accurate mapping is done by the appropriate provincial charter coupled with membership.

Q.6. What is the living cost?

• The cost of living in Canada is moderate, compared with other countries.
• One month's lodging, one-bedroom apartment: CND$ 400
• Bus fare, one way: CND$ 1.50
• Local telephone call: CND$ 0.25
• Modest restaurant meal: lunch CND$ 7/dinner CND$ 14
• Movie: CND$ 7

Canadian winters are chilly, an adequate warm clothing budget is essential. It would cost around CND$ 250 - CND$ 350 for proper winter wardrobe.

You will need approximately CND$ 15,000 - CND$ 20,000 to cover your expenses for an academic year. This includes your tuition and living expenses but not your air-fare. Please remember that this figure is an average only. Actual expenses may vary depending on the region of the country you live in, the tuition fees at the university you attend and your field of specialisation.

Q.7. What are the eligibility criteria for working in Canada?