Globally ranked universities
U15 research universities and strong polytechnics deliver employer-respected credentials.
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Country guide
Country guide Study in Canada
Canada pairs academic quality with co-op pathways and clear settlement options — ideal for students who want safe, multicultural campuses with long-term career and PR potential.
Why Canada
Quality, co-ops, settlement
Career-aligned learning with one of the clearest PR pathways for international graduates.
Co-op & internships
Built-in paid work terms at many programs — especially at Waterloo, SFU, and Toronto Metropolitan.
PGWP & PR
Up to 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit, with Express Entry and provincial nomination pathways.
Safe & multicultural
Welcoming cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary with strong Indian diasporas.
Universities
Top universities in Canada
A representative shortlist across research universities and applied institutions.
University of Toronto
Canada’s largest research university with depth across business, engineering, and sciences.
McGill University
Montreal-based with strengths in medicine, law, management, and the humanities.
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Vancouver and Okanagan campuses — strong in business, engineering, and forestry.
University of Waterloo
Co-op pioneer with world-class computer science, engineering, and mathematics programs.
McMaster University
Research-intensive Hamilton university with leading health sciences and engineering tracks.
University of Alberta
Edmonton-based research powerhouse in energy, engineering, and life sciences.
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario — respected for business (Smith), engineering, and law.
Western University
London, Ontario — Ivey Business School, medicine, and engineering.
Co-op & PR pathways
Earn, learn, then settle — the Canadian model.
U15 research depth, paid co-op terms, and a 3-year PGWP that opens Express Entry for international graduates.
30+Globally ranked
3 yrsPGWP
U15Research
24 hrsOff-campus work
Programs
Popular programs
Sectors with strong co-op options and PR-aligned employment outcomes.
Computer Science & AI Engineering Business & Management Health Sciences & Nursing Data Science & Analytics Finance & Accounting Environmental & Energy Hospitality & Tourism
Costs
Tuition and cost of living
CAD ranges — final costs vary by province, campus, and program.
Undergraduate tuitionCAD 15,000–40,000Per year · engineering and business at upper end.
Postgraduate tuitionCAD 18,000–50,000Per year · MBA highest; many master’s under CAD 30k.
Living — Toronto/VancouverCAD 1,400–2,000Per month · accommodation, food, transport.
Living — Other citiesCAD 1,000–1,400Per month · Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, smaller cities.
Funding & visa
Scholarships, funding & the Canada visa
Two parallel tracks — how to fund the degree, and how to secure your stay.
Scholarships & funding
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for doctoral students.
- Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at University of Toronto.
- Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships.
- University-specific entrance scholarships and graduate teaching assistantships.
- GIC + education loan combinations through major Indian lenders.
Student visa snapshot
- Visa name: Study Permit via IRCC.
- Requires a Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
- Proof of funds: typically CAD 20,635/year + tuition (2024 update).
- GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) of CAD 20,635 for SDS pathway.
- Work allowance: up to 24 hours/week off-campus during term.
Timeline
Application timeline
A typical 10–14 month roadmap for a Fall intake.
Profile review & shortlist
12–14 months out: program direction, budget, target provinces.
Tests & documents
8–12 months out: IELTS/PTE; GRE/GMAT only if program requires.
Applications
October–February: most graduate programs; UG via OUAC for Ontario.
Offers & GIC
January–April: confirm offer, pay deposit, open GIC, finalise loan.
Study Permit
April–July: biometrics, medical, application via SDS or non-SDS.
Pre-departure & arrival
July–September: housing, banking, insurance, flight, campus arrival.
Plan your Canada application with us
From DLI selection to PGWP planning, Voyage maps a Canada-ready application.
What you’ll get
A 30-minute counselor-led session, free of cost.
- Province & co-op fit
- GIC & SDS readiness
- PGWP & PR roadmap