Four Reasons to Study in Canada and Benefits for International Students

As per CBIE (Canadian Bureau for International Education), over 600,000 come to Canada in 2019. For 2020, there might be an impact due to Covid-19 but still Canada is still a popular study destination due to Canada’s top class education. Canada is considered as one of the safest countries in the world. As per Top Universities, Canada has three universities in the top 100. In this post, I will be sharing 4 reasons to study in Canada followed by 7 Benefits for international students.

Four reasons to study in Canada

1. Benefit from a world-class education

Canadian college and university diplomas are recognized around the world. The Canadian educational system encourages cross-disciplinary studies and the development of transferable skills (e.g., critical thinking, teamwork and communications). It uses cutting-edge technology and digital media.

2. Work in Canada After Your Studies

Why head back home when you’ve already become acquainted with the incredible Canadian lifestyle and have the opportunity to kickstart your career right here in one of the strongest economies in the world? Canada offers international graduates the opportunity to apply for Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWP). This not only makes it incredibly easy to work in the country as a foreigner but it increases their chances of becoming permanent residents! As a permanent resident, you can sponsor your family members to move to Canada. 

3. Possibility to apply for Permanent Resident After Your Studies

Depending on your study program and the level of your qualification you may be eligible for provincial immigration programs. Provinces such as Ontario and British Columbia have International Student Streams through which they accept permanent resident applications from students with job offers and who have graduated from an educational institution in their region. 

4. More Affordable Study Programs

Affordability plays a major part when choosing a study destination. Though not cheap or free, Canada’s tuition rates compared to other countries such as the US, Australia, and the UK are more affordable. The main reason for this is the Canadian dollar is weaker than the US dollar, British pound, and the Euro.

Six Benefits for international students after studies

Anyone who has the dream of immigrating to Canada can take the first step through their studies. The exchange is a way to facilitate the process and obtain permanent residence in the country. Check now 7 ways in which it contributes to the goal to be achieved!

1. Increased immigration score

Anyone who exchanges to Canada and does a college/university increases the Express Entry score to immigrate. The academic level is the second most important item for scoring. Even those who already have a bachelor’s degree can take a specialization course (even if it is a short duration). It could help earning extra points, facilitating the immigration process.

In the case of a certificate and diploma, when the course is taken at a private institution, the additional score increases in the academic level. In the public institution, in addition to the academic level, the score also increases for having studied in a public institution or with public funds.

When the student does a postgraduate course in Brazil, it provides recognition in Brazil. In Canada, the certificate or diploma is valid worldwide, and the investment has a value similar to that of a good course in your home country.

2. Possibility to immigrate through work

If the exchange student is studying in Canada and can work part time as well. You may ask the employer for help to start the provincial immigration process (International Graduate), even during the study period.

With the approval of the process, the study can be interrupted. It is recommended to wait for the immigration process to end. This is one of the top reasons to study in Canada.

3. Career redirection

The study can also help redirect the career if it is impossible to work in the area. This is the case in professions that require the revalidation of the diploma. It is possible to look for an alternative career or make a specialization that allows opportunities in a more specific area.

4. Recover financial investment with PGWP

Those who go to Canada to study at a public institution or with public funds can work in the country for the same duration as the Post-graduation Work Permit. Those who take a course of two years or more get three years of permission to work.

During this time, it is possible to recover the investment made in the studies since the remuneration in the country is high. The stay also helps you decide whether you really want to live in Canada.

5. Access to other immigration processes

Those who come to study in Canada have access to immigration proceedings that do not require financial proof. They are available in some provinces and also depend on the program for which you will qualify. Therefore, the investment you will make for your studies will not harm your immigration.

6. Canadian experience

Studying in Canada also helps to immigrate because of the experience gained in the country. The Canadian Experience Class is an example, as, with it, foreign professionals with experience in Canada can become residents of the country. It is necessary to obtain a higher education diploma and apply for a work visa of up to three years in this option. After one year of experience, if the professional meets the requirements, it is possible to apply for permanent residency.

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Conclusion

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