why canada?
The question you should be asking is, Why NOT? There are lots of reasons Canada is one of the most feasible and safest choices for furthering your education internationally. Here are just a few...
- First Class - Canadian Universities offer an internationally renowned education that attracts students from around the world.
- Two Official Languages - Canada is a bilingual country. You may choose to study in either French or English or at a bilingual university.
- A Cultural Mosaic - Canada is a multicultural country. Regardless of your ethnic origin, you will feel at home in Canada.
- Safe and Clean - You will find our campuses safe and clean. According to the World Bank, many of our cities rank among the best places in the world to live, work and study.
- Affordable - Tuition and the cost of living in Canada are not necessarily lower than other countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States but are definitely more cost effective .
- High Quality - You will find excellent professors, reputable scientists, and world renowned artists and writers as part of the faculty at Canadian Universities
- Outstanding Facility
- An Excellent Option - More than 97 universities span this country, which offer among the highest qualities of life in the world.
Still not convinced? Here are some more facts!
ECONOMIC COMPARATIVE COSTS
Available Statistics reveal the fact that Canada is still the best option available for a qualitative education coupled with a high standard of living. Below is a brief analysis of how Canada compares with other possible options.
| TOTAL (US $) | COUNTRY | AVG. TUITION | AVG. LIVING COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12,000 | Canada | $6,500 | $5,500 |
| $13,641 | Australia | $7,598 | $6,043 |
| $20,526 | United Kingdom | $11,694 | $8,832 |
| $19,188 | United States (Public) | $10,428 | $8,760 |
| $27,677 | United States (Private) | $18,273 | $9,404 |
COMPARATIVE COSTS
The average cost of fees is provided below, comparing between provinces in Canada.
| Province | UNIVERSITY TUITION FEES | COLLEGE/ HIGH SCHOOL TUITION FEES |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $5,980 - 10,365 | $9,400 |
| British Columbia | $7,390 - 15,480 | $7,500 |
| Manitoba | $7,100 - 8500 | $7,500 |
| New Brunswick | $8,540 - 11, 960 | $8,000 |
| Newfoundland | $6,540 - 9,960 | $5,000 |
| Nova Scotia | $7200 - 16500 | $15,500 |
| Ontario | $11,100 - 16,500 | $11,500 |
| Prince Edward Island | $7,270 | $5,500 |
| Quebec | $8,870 - 10.190 | $8,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $7,170 - 9,700 | $10,000 |
LIVING EXPENSES
CDN$10,000 for 12 months (recommended)
CDN$4,000 for spouse (recommended)
CDN$3,000 for each child (recommended)