{"id":4668,"date":"2021-07-09T11:15:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T05:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=4668"},"modified":"2025-01-29T19:05:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T13:35:07","slug":"top-5-reasons-to-study-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/top-5-reasons-to-study-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Reasons to Study in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/top-5-reasons-to-study-in-canada\/#Academic_excellence\" >Academic excellence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/top-5-reasons-to-study-in-canada\/#Affordability\" >Affordability\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/top-5-reasons-to-study-in-canada\/#Work_Opportunities\" >Work Opportunities\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/top-5-reasons-to-study-in-canada\/#Immigration_Opportunities\" >Immigration Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/top-5-reasons-to-study-in-canada\/#Rich_Cultural_Experience\" >Rich Cultural Experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Canada<\/strong> has been consistently ranked as the sixth most peaceful country across the globe. Along with its renowned educational institutions and scenic beauty, Canada has been distinguishably known as an ideal study destination for students who desire to pursue higher education abroad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The largest foreign-student population is often found in cities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/city\/toronto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Toronto<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/city\/montreal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Montreal<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/city\/vancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Vancouver<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/city\/ottawa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ottawa<\/strong><\/a>, and Quebec, which offer students a dynamic and vibrant ambience. Canada, moreover allows the students to enjoy a rewarding academic experience while also participating in a wide range of fun and recreational activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many Canadian colleges are ranked highly in international rankings, and the Canadian Ministry of Education recently released an educational strategy that emphasizes growing the number of overseas students. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, the country\u2019s flexible course curriculum encourages students to work while pursuing their Bachelor&#8217;s or Master&#8217;s degrees and guarantees legal employment in the country after their graduation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there are several reasons why Canada is so popular amongst students, this article concentrates on the top five reasons why Canada is the ideal country to pursue international education.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Academic_excellence\"><\/span><strong>Academic excellence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian universities have an ancient legacy and credibility for academic excellence with a high graduate employability rate. The high-quality education offered by the country is among the topmost reasons why students want to study here. The 2019 <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">QS World University Rankings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ranks 26 Canadian universities, while the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings list brims with 27 Canadian universities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/toronto\/u\/university-of-toronto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>University of Toronto<\/strong><\/a> is listed among the top 30 best universities in Canada in THE. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/vancouver\/u\/university-of-british-columbia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>University of British Columbia<\/strong><\/a> is listed among the top 40 best universities in Canada. McGill University is listed among the top 50 best universities in Canada in THE.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affordability\"><\/span><strong>Affordability\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada is an appealing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/studying-abroad-just-got-easier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>study abroad<\/strong><\/a> option for students because of its affordable cost of living and lower tuition fees in comparison to other study destinations such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>United States<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/united-kingdom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>UK<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Australia<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student accommodation expenses in Canada lie somewhere between CA$1,000 to\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CA$1,500 per month. The public transport one way will cost you only $2 &#8211; $3. An average restaurant meal will cost only between $10 &#8211; $15.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since many institutions in Canada are government-funded, their tuition fees are lower but that does not mean there is a compromise on the education they offer. Also, universities offer multiple scholarships to help students fund their education and live their dream of studying in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Opportunities\"><\/span><strong>Work Opportunities\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During their semesters, all international students have the chance to work up to 20 hours a week, and full-time during the summer and winter breaks. Moreover, you will not be needing an additional work permit to intern in any company because your study visa is sufficient to assist you in finding <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">part-time employment <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on the campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immigration_Opportunities\"><\/span><strong>Immigration Opportunities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PWPP) in Canada permits students to stay and work in the country for up to three years following graduation. You can later on gain sufficient work experience and apply for permanent residency, in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rich_Cultural_Experience\"><\/span><strong>Rich Cultural Experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada&#8217;s population is extremely diversified, resulting in a rich and dynamic cultural landscape. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, The Montreal International Jazz Festival is a must-visit for music enthusiasts. The event welcomes more than 3,000 artists from over 30 different countries every year and over 2 million festival-goers floods the city\u2019s streets all over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Canada, hockey is more than a national sport. To properly understand the excitement around hockey, you must attend a game during the playoffs, which typically take place in May.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The annual Poutine Week is the perfect time to enjoy the flavoured combination of French fries, gravy, and cheese curds. Locals and visitors alike enjoy it at all hours of the day and night. It is a must-try in Canada for all food lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip to a sugar shack is unrivalled. It&#8217;s a fun location to dine, dance, and have a wonderful time. To properly appreciate Canadian culture, you must visit a sugar shack in Quebec during their sugaring-off season, which runs from mid-March to mid-April.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you are looking for an ideal destination to pursue higher education, Canada must be on the top of your list for its affordable world-class education, great employment opportunities, and splendid culture. Students opting to study in Canada don\u2019t have to worry about their accommodation as well because cities like Montreal, Vancouver, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toronto has many appealing <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">off-campus housing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options to choose from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada has been consistently ranked as the sixth most peaceful country across the globe. Along with its renowned educational institutions and scenic beauty, Canada has been distinguishably known as an ideal study destination for students who desire to pursue higher education abroad.\u00a0 The largest foreign-student population is often found in cities such as Toronto, Montreal, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4670,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[974],"tags":[276],"class_list":{"0":"post-4668","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-admission-guide","8":"tag-canada"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4668","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4668"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4668\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}