Undergraduate Degree in Canada

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Known as one of the safest countries in the world, Canada is increasingly becoming one of the most popular study destinations for international students from all over the world. Other than a high quality of life, the dominion is also known for the high quality of education it offers and a great graduate employability rate, adding to the charm of pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Canada.

Types of Undergraduate Degrees in Canada

Canada is home to a total of 223 public and private universities. With many of these universities ranking globally, undergraduate degrees in Canada are offered in a wide range of disciplines. Some top-rated courses among different types of degrees in Canada are: 

Accounting and Finance

Architecture

Engineering

Arts and Cultural Management

Aviation

Business and Management Science 

Communication

Cyber Security 

Data Science 

Design 

Education and Teaching 

Economics

Pharmacology 

Undergraduate Degree Requirements in Canada

Undergraduate programs in Canada typically require somewhere between 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Students must meet the following general entry requirements to get enrolled in undergraduate studies in Canada:

  • Must have completed high school (or equivalent) with a minimum pass percentage of 60-70% 
  • Scores of English language proficiency tests – like IELTS or PTE 
  • Evidence demonstrating your financial ability to study and reside in Canada

Undergraduate Short Courses in Canada

Canadian institutes also offer undergraduate short courses for students looking to gain entry-level skills that enable them to enter the professional job market in a shorter duration of time. These short courses are offered in the form of diplomas and certificate programs. 

Some of the best short courses offered by universities in Canada are:

  • Engineering Short Courses 
  • Business and Management Short Courses 
  • Information Technology Short Courses 
  • Architecture Short Courses 

 

Short courses in Canada don’t just save time, they are also the more affordable option and provide students with practical experience that gives them a head start into the professional job market.

How to Apply for a Bachelor's Degree in Canada

Applying for a bachelor’s degree in Canada is a simple process. You can choose to do it yourself or take the expert assistance of student counsellors with years of experience in the field. 

To apply for a bachelor’s degree in Canada, you need to first ensure that the university you’re applying to is on the Designated Learning Institute (DLI) List. The DLI is an official list that contains the names of institutes that have been approved by the Canadian government to host international students. 

Once you’ve confirmed that the university you’re applying to is on the DLI, proceed to perform the following actions: 

  1. Finalize the course of study you want to apply for. It is advised to apply to two or more universities simultaneously
  2. Visit the official websites of the universities and fill out the application form.
  3. Gather all the required documents, including your educational transcripts, English language proficiency test, such as IELTS, PTE or TOEFL, scores and any other documents required by your university. 
  4. Write a winning personal statement, since it is one of the most decisive factors in university applications. 

 

Once you receive an offer letter from a university, take the next step of filing a student visa application. If you have never applied for a Canadian study permit before, It is recommended to avail student visa application support services from experienced visa compliance teams.

Intakes & Deadlines of Undergraduate Programs

The two main periods of intake for undergraduate studies offered by institutes in Canada are the Fall and Winter Intake. However, some universities also offer a third intake, i.e. the Summer Intake. 

The general admission application periods and the start of semester periods are as follows: 

Intake 

Tentative Application Period

Classes Begin 

Fall Intake 

December-May 

September 

Winter Intake 

September-November 

January 

Summer Intake 

October-January  

May 

Note: These are tentative deadlines. For some colleges, the deadline for the fall intake goes up to July.

Top Canadian Universities for Undergraduate Studies

Many Canadian institutes routinely feature in different global lists of best universities, including the QS rankings, Times Higher education ranking and more. 

  1. University of Toronto
  2. McGill University
  3. University of British Columbia 
  4. University of Montreal 
  5. University of Alberta 
  6. Queen’s University 
  7. University of Ottawa 
  8. University of Victoria 
  9. University of Calgary
  10. McMaster University

 

Cost of Studying an Undergraduate Degree in Canada

The cost of studying for an undergraduate degree in Canada is considerably less as compared to other anglophone study destinations like the US, UK and Australia. While the tuition fee and other expenses vary depending on the selected university, the average cost of undergraduate studies in Canada amounts to: 

Tuition fee (per annum) 

Living Costs (per annum) 

CA$15,000 – $45,000

$10,000

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