Canadian Education System

A Quick Look at Education in Canada

Before you make a decision, it is important to understand several key factors:

Canadian Education System for International Students

Academic Credentials Available for International Students

Type of Qualification | Duration | Description

Certificates and diplomas, 1-2 years

Technical courses that prepare students for a career in a technical field.

Associate Degrees, 2 years

They are equivalent to the first 2 years of the 4-year undergraduate degree programs.

Bachelor’s Degrees, 3-4 years

Degree Programs request High School Diploma. University programs usually last 3 or 4 years.

Bachelor’s Degrees (With Honours), 4 years

Highly competitive courses that require GPA, a specific major or credits, etc.

Postgraduate Diploma, 1-2 years

These Diplomas are essentially to specialize in a particular field after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree.

Master’s Degrees (Non-Thesis), 1-2 years

Lecture-based programs that do not require a thesis submission.

Master’s Degrees (Thesis), 1-2 years

A research-intensive course that entails a thesis submission to earn the degree.

PhD, 4-7 years

Typically pursued after earning a Master’s degree. Requires completion and effective defense of a dissertation.

Post-Doctoral Programmes, No specified duration

Research-intensive programmes.

Study Levels Canadian Institutions offer for International Students

Canadian Public/Private Schools offer for international students a unique opportunity to experience a new culture, gain a world-class education, and prepare for future academic and career success.

Canadian Colleges offer for International Students:

Diploma Programs (2 years)
Advanced Diploma Programs (3 years)
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate (2/3/4 semesters)
Bachelor’s Degree Programs (3/4 years)

Canadian Universities offer for International Students:

Bachelor’s Degree Programs (4 years)
Master’s Degree Programs (2 years)
PhD Programs (4 years)

Short-Term Programs

Training/Internship Programs