Canada is one of the top study abroad destinations and the main requirements to study in Canada include a valid Canadian study permit and a letter of acceptance from a Canadian university. The other requirements includes the criteria specified by the Canadian universities you want to apply for. Canada is famous for its world-class education system and recognized universities, including 31 global QS-ranking institutes. There are more than 8000 recognized universities and more than 16,000 university programs.
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What are the admission requirements for studying in Canada?
The following are the documents required to get admission to study in Canada:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of enough funds
- A provincial attestation letter or territorial letter
- A letter of explanation
- A medical examination
- A custodian declaration (only for minors)
- Letter of acceptance from recognized designated learning institution
- English Language skill scores of IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, and TOEFL
- Marksheet of previous qualifications
- Resume or CV
- Letter of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- GMAT or GRE scores (if applicable)
- A valid passport
- Photographs recently taken
- A clean criminal record certificate
What are the types of Canadian student visa?
- Canada Study Permit allows international students to study in Canada. It allows the students to stay in the country to complete their courses at a Canadian university
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate allows international students to study, particularly in Quebec.
- Student Direct Stream (SDS) Program is the fastest way to get permission to study in Canada. It will only allow those students who can meet the eligibility requirements. You can get it 20 days faster than the student visa.
Note: The Canadian government has announced to end the expedited study permit processing of SDS which was launched in 2020.
The following are the documents required to apply for a Canada student visa:
- Proof enough funds
- A health insurance
- A clean criminal record
- Letter of Acceptance
- Intention to leave Canada
How to apply for Canada student visa?
The following are the steps to apply for a Canada Student visa:
Step 1: Get a letter of acceptance from a recognized university
Step 2: Apply online at the CIC website for the visa
Step 3: Collect all the necessary documents
Step 4: Submit the visa application with the necessary documents
Step 5: Pay the visa application fee
Step 6: Wait for your visa approval
Step 7: Fly to Canada
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