Canada is the world’s most educated country with over half of its residents being college graduates. As per Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada is amongst the top 3 countries in the world in terms of spending per capita for public post-secondary education.

Canadian institutes charge lower tuition fees for international students than their counterparts in competing countries and at the same time, maintain excellent educational quality. However as the fees are more affordable, admissions are more competitive. Over the last three years, Canada’s inflation rate has remained one of the lowest in the industrialized world.

Tuition Fees 

Living Expenses 

Types of Accommodation
Residence / Dormitory
Many institutions have accommodation conveniently located on or near their campuses. Many residences have a shared kitchen, toilets and other facilities. There is usually an option of having either a shared or private room. Dormitories are usually separated by gender. In some cases, the meal plan can be included in the cost of the room. 

Off campus Rental Housing
Renting is another option open to students. Many students share accommodation to keep costs down and usually find places that meet their needs & preferences. Many institutes offer an off campus housing service which can provide a list of affordable accommodation near the campus.

Homestay
Many Canadian families welcome international students. Homestays also offer a more stable & secure environment for younger people coming to study in Canada. Typically, a homestay consists of a Canadian family hosting a student in their home while the student attends classes in Canada. Meals are provided in homestay but are not compulsory. Homestays are arranged by schools & students are matched with families who share similar interests.

Health Insurance
In Canada it is compulsory for an international student to have a medical insurance. The medical coverage provided to international students varies throughout Canada with respect to the province. The provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Saskatchewan cover international students under their provincial health care plans, but coverage generally depends on the length of your stay.

Types of Certification :-

Certificate:

Is a qualification awarded upon successful completion of a program that is usually a course that demands one years time. 

Diploma:

Is a qualification awarded on the basis of one or two years of successful study. 

Advanced Diploma:

Is a 3 years program some of which may lead to a Bachelors Degree. 

Bachelors Degree:

Are awarded by Universities/ University Colleges/ Community Colleges after four years of full-time study and lead to graduate level studies. 

Post Graduate Diplomas / Certificates:

It leads to a Masters Degree. These programs have work terms that provide full-time opportunities to gain practical experience along with theoretical studies. The prerequisites to participate in these programs are Bachelors Degrees of 3 or 4 years duration. 

Masters Degree:

Is an option for Bachelors Degree Graduates who have an interest in further learning and research, and for those who want to broaden their career possibilities. It is for 2 years duration and can be pursued after a 4 years Bachelors or a 3 years Bachelors & a 1year Post Graduate Diploma from Canada.

Doctorate or PhD:

Is a degree ranking above the Masters Degree and generally requires four to seven years to complete.

Institutions:

 The degrees & diplomas from Canadian Institutions are among the most widely recognized in the world. The education system in Canada encompasses of both public funded & private institutions. Students have a diverse choice of 90 Universities & 175 Community Colleges offering a wide array of programs. While pursuing their studies, the students are allowed to work for the first 6 months on-campus and thereafter off-campus. Student can earn more from vocational & Technology courses than normal degrees.

Post secondary education is offered by four types of educational institutions:

Technical/ Career Colleges:

These are privately owned and operated with the main objective of preparing students for the job market after a short period of instruction. The emphasis at career colleges is on practical skills over a broad range of programs.

Community Colleges & Technical Institutes:

They typically have more career oriented, practical/technical related curricula, with small classes, off-campus course offerings, a greater ratio of laboratory space to classroom space, and an interactive teaching style. 

University Colleges:

As a component of the Canadian University system university colleges offer students a choice of either academic oriented university degree programs or the more practical-oriented college diplomas and certificates. 

Universities:

Canadian Universities are largely public funded and as a result, offer consistently high quality education at lower tuition rates for international students than their counterparts in competing countries. They offer a broad range of courses and degrees from Undergraduate to Doctorate and also certificate and professional degrees.

Grade Point Average (GPA):

The average grade achieved by a student during the course of an educational program, is calculated on various scales depending on the Institution. (eg: Generally the student may be evaluated an a 4-point scale or a 9 point scale).