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Education System in Canada
Popular courses
Universities and Colleges in Canada
Benefits of Studying in Canada
Tuition Fees
Living Expenses
Visa Requirements
Pre Departure Guide
Work Permit Options
Accommodation in Canada
Accommodation - Long Term
Offering post secondary courses through a network of universities, university colleges, community colleges/technical institutes and career colleges, Canada is every student’s delight with practically every course conceivable. Ninety universities and 150 colleges and technical institutes have opened their educational system to students from world over, awarding degrees and diploma recognized worldwide.
IT
Law
Music
Dance
Biotech
English
tourism
gaming
Finance
Science
Business
Research
Animation
Hospitality
Economics
Computing
Mathematics
Computer science
Lowest tuition fees for international students compared to USA
Low cost of living
Internationally recognized degrees
Inexpensive medical insurance
Multicultural country
Tuition fees for international students in Canada vary to a great degree from university to university. Depending on the location of the university and the course applied for you may have to pay anything between $ 8000 to more than $ 13,000 per annum.
Accommodation expenses come to an average of CDN$ 400 per month and living expenses would normally range between CDN$ 7,200 and CDN$ 11,000 per annum. Of course in big cities like Montreal and Vancouver, the living expenses are high.
The type of documentation required depends on the program you are taking and the length of your study:
Any study program of up to six months: no study permit is required
Programs longer than six months require a study permit
If you will be studying in a program of six months or less, but think you may continue your studies in another program after this short-term program is completed, you should apply for a study permit before you come to Canada. If you do not have a valid study permit and wish to continue your studies, you will have to leave Canada in order to apply for one.
Here are some typical costs for living in Canada
Bus fare one way (local) $2.00-$3.00
Average restaurant meal $10.00-$25.00 per person
Movie $8.50-$12.00
Letter within Canada $0.
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Students are allowed to work 20 hours per week while studying and full time during vacations. Students may apply for an off-campus work permit after six months of the beginning of full-time study.
Post-graduates will now be able to obtain an open work permit with no restriction on the type of employment and no requirement of a job offer. In addition to this, in case the post-graduate degree program is of one year or longer, the duration of the work permit has been increased to three years.
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Youth Hostels/YWCA/YMCA
Hostelling is a temporary and inexpensive way to stay in major cities. Accommodation is basic but economical, and primary facilities (toilets, baths and kitchens) are shared. Rates are calculated daily, and costs are less than other accommodation choices. A Canadian hostel must be inspected and approved by the Canadian Hostelling Association.
For further information, you can contact the International Youth Hostelling Association in your own country; or for information on hostels in Canada:
http://www.hihostels.ca/
The YWCA/YMCA hotels are also inexpensive, clean, safe and comfortable. Many of these establishments also have pools and fitness centres. Keep in mind, though, that hostels and YWCA/YMCAs fill up quickly during the summer months, so you should plan ahead.
Average cost of a room in a YWCA/YMCA: $24 - $45 CDN per night.
For more information see:
http://www.ywcacanada.ca/
or
http://www.ymca.ca/
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School Provided Accommodation
Homestays
Many Canadian families welcome international students. This may be an effective way for you to improve your English or French, learn about daily life in Canada, and meet new, friendly people. Homestays also offer a more stable and 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 and a private, furnished room are provided in the home, and the host family welcomes and encourages participation in family and community activities.
Homestays are arranged by the school and students are matched with families who share similar interests. Amenities and location vary from home to home, but preferences can and should be indicated to the school so that a suitable match may be found. Many schools can arrange for a school representative or homestay family to meet you at the airport when you arrive.
Prices will vary according to location, and some homestay services will charge an initial placement fee of up to $200 CDN.
For more information, contact the school you will be attending.
Average cost of homestay accommodation: $400 - $800 CDN per month.
Residence/Dormitory
Many schools have accommodation conveniently located on or near their campus. Rooms can vary in size and in quality, and many dormitories have shared kitchens, toilets, showers and laundry facilities. There is usually an option of having either a shared or private room, and dormitories are usually separated by gender. In some cases, there are cafeterias and meal plans that can be included in the cost of the room. Most dormitories come furnished, and are an ideal way to become involved in campus activities and meet other students.
Average cost of residence/dormitory rooms: $3,000 - $7,500 CDN per school year. For more information, contact the school you will be attending.
Off-Campus Housing
Renting
Renting is an option open to students, but price, quality and availability vary greatly. Rents are often quite high in the major cities, and places are not always available. Many students share accommodation to keep costs down and usually find places to meet their needs and preferences. Many schools offer an off-campus housing service, which can provide affordable listings that are near the campus. At this service centre, those seeking shared accommodations can also find roommates. Once on campus, you will often find a variety of postings throughout the campus advertising nearby housing, but it is always best to make arrangements before coming to Canada.
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