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Canadian Education System for International Students

It's essential to consider several key factors before making a decision:

Before you land in Canada, take the time to educate yourself about its academic landscape. ​

Canada is known for its high academic standards. Universities and colleges here offer programs that are respected worldwide. This means your degree will open doors no matter where you go next.

Canadian Education System for International Students

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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.

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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)

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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​​​​

  • Summer Programs

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