Coming to Canada

Canadians are widely regarded as being honest, friendly, polite, well educated, interesting and healthy.

In fact, Canada consistently ranks as one of the top 3 best countries in the world to live by the United Nations and has held the #1 spot 8 times (UN Human Development Index, 1990 - 2009).

This index measures a country's achievements in three aspects of human development:

Longevity is measured by life expectancy at birth; Knowledge is measured by a combination of the adult literacy rate and the combined gross primary, secondary, and tertiary enrolment ratio; Standard of living is measured by the GDP per capita. For six years Canada was number one in the world.

Canada has the tenth largest economy in the world, is one of the world's wealthiest nations, has one of the highest levels of economic freedom in the world and is a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Group of Eight (G8).

More than 150,000 students come to study in Canada every year. Foreign students bring a rich culture to our classrooms. In Canada, the provinces and territories have jurisdiction over education.

The country spends more on education as a percentage of GDP, compared to the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation & Development) average, and is the 2nd highest among G8 countries.80% of world's animation created by Canadian Animators Canada has stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and an astounding variety and abundance of wildlife, plant life and natural resources. You will be amazed to discover the vastness and richness of Canada's unique and unparalleled natural beauty and learn about conservation and preservation initiatives in place to ensure their protection and sustainability.

The telephone, insulin, nuclear safety standards, advances in neurology, stem cell research, electronic music devices, the Canada Arm…Canada's scientific and technological contributions have been instrumental in Canada's growth as a nation, positively influencing the lives of Canadians and the world at large. Canada continues to be a world leader in scientific and technological development, research and innovation.

Transportation plays a major role in everyday life, providing a means to import and export resources, deliver the food they eat, and allow personal mobility to all regions of the country and the world. Canada's transportation system is comprised of more than 1,400,000 kilometers (870,000 mi) of roads, 10 major international airports, 300 smaller airports, 72,093 km (44,797 mi) of functioning railway track, and more than 300 commercial ports and harbors that provide access to the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans as well as the Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence Seaway.

Canadians enjoy a very high quality of life. Now rising wages and a strengthening currency have pushed Canada's average wage higher than the USA's, the UK's, and most of Europe's. A major advantage of living in Canada is that, in most locations, it's possible to buy a comfortable, large, detached house on a normal income. Canada has traditionally offered its residents some of the cheapest housing in the developed world. The country has huge forests and timber is readily available as a building material. Houses in Canada are typically timber-framed and, because of climate extremes, the housing stock is usually high quality and well insulated

Canadians are very hospitable, welcoming people - particularly in provincial and rural Canada. The majority of Canadians are very tolerant and follow a live and let live philosophy. There is often a stronger sense of community and duty in Canadian towns than can be found in other countries.

Despite the abundance of natural wealth, real estate in Canada is cheap compared with other developed countries. For several years now, Canada has been accepting about quarter of a million new Permanent Residents each year. For people with skills, work experience and a good standard of English or French, qualifying for residence is not a huge barrier. Once accepted, you can take pleasure from the fact that you will be free to live permanently in a country consistently rated by the UN as the world's best country to live in.

Furthermore, Canada is the world's second biggest country, rich in natural resources including oil reserves second only to Saudi Arabia. The OECD compared the performance of school students in 65 countries in mathematics, reading and science. Canadian students performed better than students from any other English speaking country.

Canada's health care is publicly funded: payment is generally not required for medical treatment, although depending on the province you live in it's probable you'll pay for pharmaceuticals and dental care.

Canada's 34 million residents enjoy virtually unlimited recreational opportunities and you might be forgiven for thinking you have found paradise.

Reasons to Study in Canada

The United Nations ranked Canada as the best place in the world to live! This assessment was based upon Canada's achievements in terms of educational attainment, life expectancy, national income and general quality of life. It also included Canada's abundance of fresh water, comfortable population density, low incidence of violent crime and a health care system that is a model for the world.

Canada's education system is excellent and ranks among the best in the world. The Qualifications are valued around the world – Canadian credentials will open doors for your future and benefit your career.

Affordable education - Canadian tuition fees are among the lowest in English-speaking countries. The cost of living and tuition fees for international students are generally lower in Canada than in other countries.

Healthy and safe communities – You'll enjoy all of the freedoms which protect Canadians: respect for human rights, equality, and a stable and peaceful society Exciting campus lifestyle – From wired libraries and Olympic-quality sports facilities, to public concert halls and art galleries, Canada's post-secondary campuses offer you enormous possibilities to combine learning and leisure. Plus, there are many opportunities to meet like-minded individuals and gain valuable experience with student-run radio, newspapers, and businesses.

Internationally recognized degrees. Canada boasts a wide range of quality educational institutions for both degrees and diplomas in technical and professional disciplines. Over 106,000 international students attend Canadian colleges and universities. This means that you can meet people from around the world as well as people from your own country.

Possibility to work in Canada after graduation. International students who have graduated from a Canadian university or college have the opportunity to work in Canada for up to 3 years after they receive their degree or diploma.

International students can work off campus for twenty hours per week * when classes are in session and full time during scheduled breaks/vacation.

A safe, stable country. Canada is a peaceful, politically stable, and safe country. They have laws that protect the rights of their citizens and the country is relatively unaffected by natural disasters.

Excellent health care. Compared to other countries, medical insurance is inexpensive in Canada yet the services that Canadian hospitals provide are among some of the most advanced and accessible in the world.

A multicultural country. Canada has welcomed 15 million immigrants. Every year, some 200,000 new immigrants arrive in Canada, making the nation that receives the most newcomers annually based on its population. Canada has a national policy for multiculturalism and works to ensure that people's customs and traditions are preserved and respected.

Nature and four distinct seasons. While Canada has big cities, it also preserves a huge amount of unsettled land and a thriving national and provincial parks system. The temperature varies a great deal in Canada. Certain cities almost never have snow in the winter while other cities may get a lot. There's something for everyone, including indoor and outdoor recreational activities at no or low cost.

Innovative and abundant research opportunities – Research is one of the key components of a Canadian education at the post-secondary level. You're almost certain to have the opportunity to become part of this vibrant aspect of education. Government and industry support research in many fields, such as telecommunications, medicine, agriculture, computer technology, and environmental science—research that is tied to advancing and applying knowledge. Who knows? Your research in Canada might lead to a world-changing invention or medical discovery.

As a student with a valid study permit, you may work without a work permit on the campus of the publicly funded post-secondary institution at which you are enrolled on a full-time basis. Graduate or research work completed at facilities associated with the institution, such as hospitals, meet the definition of on-campus, and a work permit is NOT required, provided that the study permit bears no term or condition which prohibits such employment. Students at private institutions authorized to confer degrees may also work part-time on-campus without a work permit.

If you've already decided on an institution contact Cango to find out about the application process and Study Permit requirements. If you haven't decided yet, let our Student Counselors help you in selecting a course, enrolling to study in Canada, Study Permit application guidance and much more till your arrival in Canada.