Universities and Colleges in Canada - Ranking, Courses & Cost

Canada is one of the hot destinations for international students, especially Indians, going abroad for higher education. Each year thousands of students from all over the world go to Canada to chase their dream. As per the official sources from the government of India in 2022 over 1,83,000+ Indian students went to Canada to pursue higher education. Canada offers a high standard of living and international students get the benefit of the same rights and freedoms as for all Canadian citizens.

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Canada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller has stated that the country will be implementing a 35% reduction in international student admissions for the year 2024. The key highlights of this policy shift include:

Temporary Reduction: The 35% decrease translates to a cap of 360,000 approved study permits for 2024, down from the approximately 900,000 permits issued in 2023.

Exemptions for Advanced Degrees: Students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees will be exempt from this cap, reflecting a strategic focus on retaining top-tier talent.

Provincial Quotas: Provinces will be allocated caps based on their accommodation and housing capacity, with the responsibility of distributing the allotted number of international student admissions among various institutions.

Attestation Requirement: A significant addition to the documentation process is the requirement for an attestation letter from Canadian provinces or territories, confirming their capacity to accommodate proposed students. This requirement came into effect on January 22, 2024, with provinces having until March 31, 2024, to establish the necessary mechanisms.

Changes to Work Permits: Notably, Post-Graduate Work Permits will no longer be available to international students admitted under certain curriculum licensing arrangements. Spousal open work permits will now be exclusive to spouses of master's and doctoral program students.

Cost-of-Living Adjustment: Responding to rising inflation and financial challenges faced by international students, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) doubled the cost-of-living requirement from CAD 10,000 to CAD 20,635.

Future Reassessment: The government plans to review and reassess the cap in 2025, with a particular focus on modifications that won't impact graduate, professional, and doctoral programs significantly.

Impact on Indian Students: With Indians constituting a substantial portion of international students in Canada, these policy changes are expected to have a noteworthy impact on this demographic.

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As per the US News & World Report 2023, Canada is ranked third place globally for the best quality of life. Canada is highly diverse with more than 250 ethnic origins along with 200+ languages from around the world and 70 indigenous languages spoken. International students get to choose from 155 universities offering 8,000 colleges and 16,000 university programs. Also, 7 Canadian universities are ranked among the top 200 universities in the list of THE World University Rankings 2023.

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 About Universities in Canada

Canada is known for offering high-quality education and research opportunities. Canada has over 155 universities and colleges for international students to choose from. Below is given a brief highlight for universities in Canada. 

Parameter	Statistics
No. of universities in Canada	155
Tuition fees of universities in Canada	Up to INR 10 L: 117 Universities Up to INR 40 L: 155 Universities
Top streams in Canada	Business, IT & Computer Science, Media, Engineering and Health & Medicine.
English language exams required	IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
Entrance exams required	GMAT, GRE

Why Study in Canada

Each year thousands of international students from all over the world come to study at various Canadian universities. Canada offers various scholarships and work opportunities to help you with your education. Top universities in Canada are known globally for their high-quality education and research. In the year 2022, more than 1,83,000+ students from India chose Canada for higher education. As per the QS World University Rankings 2024, the three best universities in Canda are in the top 50 universities in the world. 

Work Permits After Graduation

Post Graduate Work Permit in Canada or PGWP Canada or Post-CanadianGraduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) allows international students, who graduated from designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada, to get a valid open work permit and gain work experience in Canada.

Part-time Work Options in Canada

On the Canadian student visa, you have permission to work for 20 hours/week at a paid job. However, this is the maximum number of hours that you are allowed to work for. Students who are enrolled in difficult or intensive courses are recommended by the universities to work for a maximum of 12 hours a week. Usually, for part-time jobs, students are paid by hours. The rate of pay is around CAD 10 (INR 618) an hour, on average. Your typical part-time jobs include; Customer service, Cook, Clerk, Teacher, Web Designer, Dog walker etc.

Student Visa Fee in Canada

Student visa Canada is a document issued by Canadian immigration authorities that serves as permission for foreign students to study in Canada. International students cannot study in Canada without getting a valid study permit. Canada student visa fees are CAD 150 (INR 9,279). Canadian Visa Applications are available both online and offline.

Top Job Sectors & Economy

The job market in Canada is dynamic and diverse, with a variety of industries providing employment opportunities. The healthcare, technology, financial, and educational industries are some of the most popular job areas in Canada.

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Top Universities in Canada

Canada is home to some of the most highly-ranked and top-rated universities in the world. Here we have given a list of top 10 universities in Canada. 

University	QS World Ranking 2024	THE Ranking 2024
University of Toronto	#21	#21
McGill University	#30	#49
University of British Columbia	#34	#41
University of Alberta	#111	#109
University of Waterloo	#112	#158
Western University	#114	#201-250
University of Montreal	#141	#111
University of Calgary	#182	#201-250
McMaster University	#189	#103
University of Ottawa	#203	#177

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Best Engineering Universities in Canada

Canada has some of the best universities/colleges in the world for engineering. Here we have listed some of the top colleges in Canada for Engineering based on QS World University Subject Rankings 2023.

University	QS Subject Ranking 2023
University of Toronto	#27
University of British Columbia	#33
University of Waterloo	#37
McGill University	#41
University of Alberta	#93
University of Montreal	#119
University of Calgary	#147
Queen’s University at Kingston	#169
McMaster University	#214
University of Ottawa	#224

Best Universities in Canada for Management

Canada is known for its high-quality education and top-graded Business and Management schools. Here we have listed some of the top colleges in Canada for Business and Management based on the QS World University Subject Rankings 2023:

University	QS Subject Ranking 2023
University of Toronto	#28
University of British Columbia	#39
McGill University	#51
Western University	#66
University of Montreal	#73
University of Alberta	#128
Queen’s University at Kingston	#137
York University	#139
Simon Fraser University	#201-250
University of Calgary	#201-250

Best Universities in Canada for Medicine

Canada is known for its excellence in education and research. Home to some of the finest and best Medical schools in the world, Canadian universities are globally recognized for their medical and health education. Here is the list of some of the top universities in Canada for Medicine:

University	QS Subject Ranking 2023
University of Toronto	#13
University of British Columbia	#22
McGill University	#26
McMaster University	#48
University of Alberta	#69
University of Montreal	#97
University of Calgary	#115
University of Ottawa	#142
Western University	#175
Laval University	#185

Top States to Study in Universities in Canada

Canada has hundreds of universities spread across Canada. British Columbia and Quebec have the largest number of universities. Toronto is home to the 'University of Toronto' the most prestigious and the top universities in Canada.  Here we have given the number of universities in each city.

State	Count of Universities
Ontario	52
British Columbia	40
Alberta	20
Quebec	11
Saskatchewan	8
Nova Scotia	7

Top Courses to Study in Canada

Colleges in Canada are among the best in the world. With over 155 universities across Canada, international students get to choose from over 8,000 Canada colleges and over 16,000 Canada universities programs. Below is given a list of the top colleges in Canada offering various courses. 

Top 10 Courses	Count of Universities
UG Diploma	35
BCom	34
B.Ed	32
Other PG	30
MSN	27

Admissions Requirements for International Students in Canada

International students applying for Canadian universities need to meet both the course-specific and general admission requirements. The admission requirements will vary from university to university. Here we have given the general admission requirements for international students applying for Canadian universities.

• Completed application form
• Academic transcripts of class 12
• Bachelor’s degree (for master courses)
• GRE/GMAT
• English Language proficiency
• Resume
• Work Experience

Entrance Exams Accepted by Universities in Canada

International students must meet the minimum requirements of Canada universities in globally accepted entrance exams. Top colleges in Canada may ask to submit scores of GRE and GMAT including English language proficiency for their postgraduate courses. 

Entrance Exam	Count of Universities
GRE	35
GMAT	31

English Language Requirements by Universities in Canada

Canada is an English-speaking country, and universities in Canada require international students to prove their proficiency in the English language. Here we have given some English language exams accepted by Canadian universities.

English Language Exams	Count of Universities
IELTS	155
TOEFL	150
PTE	122
Duolingo	94

Cost of Studying in Canada

The cost of studying in Canada will include the tuition fees and accommodation costs. The Canada university fees and cost of living will vary from individual to individual. The cost of living and tuition fee will depend on various factors such as program and location accommodation.

Tuition Fees in Canadian Universities

The tuition fees for international students at the public universities in Canada may vary from domestic students. Also, the tuition fees for international students will depend on the type of course and level of study.

First-Year Tuition Fee Range	Count of Universities
Max INR 10 L	117
Max INR 20 L	151
Max INR 40 L	155
INR 40 L+	12

Cost of Living in Canada

The cost of living will depend on the type of accommodation and location of your accommodation. Here is a requirement for a minimum bank balance for a Canada student visa. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) requires some proof that you have sufficient money and funds available. You will be required to show evidence of CAD 10,000 (INR 6.18 Lakhs) for 12 months of living expenses in Canada as a student. An additional CAD 4,000 (INR 2.47 Lakhs) will be required for the spouse and another CAD 3,000 (INR 1.85 Lakhs) for each dependent.

Expenses	Monthly Cost in Canada	Annual Cost in Canada
Health Insurance	CAD 70 (INR 4,330 )	CAD 840 (INR 51,967)
Textbooks	-	CAD 600 (INR 37,119)
On-campus Rent	CAD 600 (INR 37,119)	CAD 7,200 (INR 4.45 Lakhs)
Mobile phone (basic package)	CAD 30 (INR 1,855.97)	CAD 360 (INR 22,271)
Public Transit Pass	CAD 40 (INR 2,474)	CAD 480 (INR 29,695)
Groceries/Food	CAD 300 (INR 18,559)	CAD 3,600 (INR 2.22 Lakhs)
Entertainment/Clothes/Gifts	CAD 80 (INR 4,949)	CAD 960 (INR 59,390)
Car: Insurance	-	CAD 1,500 (INR 92,798)
Car: Fuel	CAD 200 (INR 12,373)	CAD 2,400 (INR 1.48 Lakhs)

*As per the conversion rate of CAD/INR = 61.87

Scholarships in Canada

Top universities in Canada offer several scholarships to international students. Some scholarships are given by the university itself, meanwhile, some are given by external funding agencies. Here we have given some of the most popular scholarships given by top universities in Canada.

University Name	Name of Scholarship	Amount Offered
University of Manitoba	International Undergraduate Student Bursary International Undergraduate Student Scholarship	CAD 240,000 (INR 1.48 Cr) CAD 70,000 (INR 43.30 Lakhs)
University of Toronto	Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program – Bachelors in Engineering Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program – BA in Architecture	CAD 82,000 (INR 50.72 Lakhs) CAD 71,000 (INR 43.92 Lakhs)
York University	Presidential International Scholarship of Excellence The Goldberg Leadership Award of Excellence	CAD 45,000 (INR 27.83 Lakhs) CAD 40,000 (INR 24.74 Lakhs)

*As per the conversion rate of CAD/INR = 61.87

Jobs after MBA in Canada

The table given below provides the salary after an MBA in Canada from top MBA colleges. The rankings of the colleges are based on the QS Global MBA Rankings Canada 2023. List of top colleges in Canda for business along with the tuition fees for these colleges has also been provided in the table:

Business Schools in Canada	Tuition Fees (1st year)	Salary after MBA
Toronto (Rotman School of Management) (Rank 1)	CAD 67,532 (INR 41.77 Lakhs)	CAD 104,622 (INR 64.70 Lakhs)
Western (Ivey Business School) (Rank 2)	CAD 126,600 (INR 78.32 Lakhs)	CAD 107,850 (INR 66.72 Lakhs)
McGill (Desautels Faculty of Management) (Rank 3)	CAD 99,500 (INR 61.55 Lakhs)	CAD 93,389 (INR 57.77 Lakhs)
Queen's (Smith School of Business) (Rank 4)	CAD 105,100 (INR 65 Lakhs)	CAD 100,406 (INR 62.11 Lakhs)
York (Schulich School of Business) (Rank 5)	CAD 112,250 (INR 69.44 Lakhs)	CAD 98,165 (INR 60.73 Lakhs)

*As per the conversion rate of CAD/INR = 61.87

Anurag Pal12-17-2024 16:25