Canada is among many countries that people go to study abroad. Here at highbrow, we help students wishing to study in Canada, with their entry into the country, especially students from Pakistan. At Highbrow we provide end to end complete service to students aspiring to study in Canada. 

Canada Student Visa Checklist

You should know about the universities which are looking to study in Canada.

You can just apply for the university and wait for the acceptance letter. Before applying for a Canadian student visa, it is important for you to decide in which university you are looking for admission.

Here are some recommended universities in Canada.

• Brock University
• Seneca College
• University of Regina

Fill the application form

You can apply for admission thereby applying it online. It is important for you to provide the university with the right information. Your documents should be ready for a student visa and if there is any language demand, you have to fulfill it.

Student Visa (Canada) Checklist for Pakistan Students

• The permission application filled by the student
• The acceptance letter from the university
• Documents of passport or travel that confirms your return to your homeland. This step is not mandatory when you are living in the US
• Two passport sized photos with your date of birth and name at its back
• There must be a document that proves your financial back up during your study program
• An intent letter
• If you want to study in Quebec in Canada, you need to have the translated documents with a certified copy
• The document that shows you have submitted the permission fee
• The last step is biometric and appointment.

If all your documentation are requirements are complete, you are good to go for your visit to Canada.

Cost of study in Canada

Study in Canada cost may vary with the study program that students choose. 

1. Undergraduate program; $13,000 to $20,000/year
2. Doctoral degree: $7,000 to $15,000/year
3. MBA: $30,000 to $40,000/year
4. Postgraduate master’s degree: $17,000 to $25,000/year

Cost of living in Canada

For provinces like Montreal, Quebec, and Ottawa, the average living cost is between 800-1,500 CAD/month. Others such as Calgary and Vancouver can be as expensive as 2,000 CAD/month.

1. Housing options and costs
2. Homestays, University-arranged: 400-800 CAD/month
3. Student residencies: 250-625 CAD/month
4. Rent and share apartment: 300-700 CAD/month, prices vary on facilities and location. 

1. Basic utilities (heating, water, electricity, and garbage): 150 CAD/month
2. Internet: 50-70 CAD/month
3. Food costs: around 300 CAD/month for groceries and supermarkets.
4. For a transport pass, students will pay 90 CAD/month, and a one-way ticket is for 3 CAD.
5. Taxis can be used all over Canada, and the fares lie between 2 to 6 CAD/km. 

Canadian Visa and Immigration for Pakistan

Different visas are being offered for study in Canada for international students. Immigrants wishing to come can use the following immigration options.

1. Study immigration: For studying in Canada
2. Visitor visa: visa for work or study
3. Study permit: for students who wish to study in Canada for more than 6 months
4. Work immigration: this is for people who want to work in Canada
5. Post-graduate work permit (PGWP): for students who have graduated from a minimum 1-year academic program
6. Express entry: Online government system for potential immigrants to get permanent status in the country
7. Business immigration: For those who want to set businesses in Canada

Job/work opportunities for students in Canada 

As a student, part-time jobs are available on and off the campus. Students can work for up to 20 hours during university and in breaks. After the master’s degree completion, students may apply for a post-graduate work permit program within 90 days after graduation. With this, they can work for an equal period as the length of the program, and a maximum of 3 years. 

Canada Student Visa Requirements & Admission Details

For admission into a Canadian university, you need to meet the visa requirements, applicants should have completed the Canadian equivalent of grade 12, and meet the English language requirements. Students must prove their English proficiency through either ILETS or TOEFL. Students who wish to study in Canada without IELTS must show their proficiency through other tests like TOEFL and PTE.

Levels of education 

The Canadian system of education offers three levels of educations that students can pursue. 

1. Bachelors
2. Master’s
3. Doctorates degrees

Most popular courses in Canada for international students

1. MBA
2. Business and finance
3. Media and journalism
4. Psychology and human resources
5. Computer science and IT

Student life in Canada 

For a student, Canada is a great place to thrive and grow. The classrooms are multicultural and diverse, and students experience a range of cultures.

The instructors are supportive, and students experience a safe environment. Students conduct actual research and are guided by their teachers along the way. 

Study in Canada scholarships is available at highbrow visa & immigration consultants

Canada is one of the other countries which are offering scholarships to the foreigners. Different student visa services are available which guide you about the scholarship criteria and help you in availing any of these opportunities. Highbrow is also one of those immigration services which are known for their remarkable efforts and consultation for scholarships in abroad. They help in getting the scholarship in UK, CANADA, USA or FRANCE.

At highbrow, they help students in the preparation for study in Canada scholarship and let them know about all the requirements. Canada is the beautiful place to discover and to study. Highbrow is providing end to end services and consultation to make sure that their client is getting the best of services. Multiple Student scholarships are available Bachelors, Masters and Phd. 

People in Canada are also very friendly and give you a very comfortable environment. Scholarships are available on the basis of merit and also on some other factors like publications or research purposes.

Scholarships in Canada are the most demanding thing which help the Canadian economy increase with the invitation of more and more foreign students in their country.

Students can study in Canada with scholarships, if they fulfill merit criteria, few such scholarships are listed below.

Scholarships in Canada:

1. Shastri Indo-Canadian institute Canadian commonwealth scholarship and fellowship plan
2. National research council of Canada (NRCC)
3. Ontario graduate scholarship program
4. Quebec provincial government scholarship
5. Partnership Grants by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
6. Ontario trillium scholarship