Canada, which welcomes almost 500,000 international students, is renowned for providing top-notch education at reasonable tuition costs with degrees that are recognized throughout the world. Along with the high standard of living, abundant post-study employment options, and immigration opportunities, Canada stands out as a top choice for Nepalese students looking to study abroad.
Indeed, living in Canada is very different from living in your native country. It is essential to research the way of life and cost of living in Canada in the area where you intend to stay.
With a significantly lower cost of living than other Canadian cities, Quebec is one of the most affordable cities.
The general Thumb rule to check a student’s ACADEMIC eligibility are:
Year 12: 2.6 or above GPA = Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Year 12: 2.6 GPA or above = Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree (4 Years) = Graduate Certificate or Diploma (1/2 years)
Master’s Degree (2 Years) = 2 to 3 Years relevant work experience = Masters Research
Canadian institutions are flexible to offer admission with gap years with valid reasons and additional documents to applicants for study. Generally, 2-5 year gap is acceptable in Canada, and gap years might vary from institution to institution.
The General Thumb rule to check a student’s ENGLISH eligibility are:
Canadian institutions approve English Language Proficiency Tests as IELTS or PTE to be eligible to study in Canada. Based on the institution’s admission policy different minimum requirements can be seen for applications but generally, IELTS overall 6.5 not less than 6.0, and PTE overall 58 not less than 50 would be considered best for visa purposes.
| Level of Education |
IELTS |
PTE |
TOEFL iBT |
| Diploma (Higher Education) |
O : 6
E : 6 |
O : 50
E : 50 |
60 – 78 |
| Bachelor’s Degree |
O : 6
E : 5.5 |
O : 50
E : 42 |
78 – 46 |
| Masters Coursework |
O : 6.5
E : 6 |
O : 58
E : 50 |
93 – 60 |
Intakes for Admissions
There are many types of visas for foreigners to visit Canada in different categories. The student visa is one of the most common in Canada. It indicates with S-1 Category for a student visa.
| Level of Education |
Intakes |
| Diploma (Higher Education) |
January Intake
May Intake
September Intake |
| Bachelor’s Degree |
| Masters Coursework |
September or fall intake is the most preferred intake among international students as this admission offers the best scholarships with other potentials such as internships and off-campus career opportunities. Many institution and course options will be available in this intake with great weather conditions and plenty of time to start studying before the end of the year. Eventually, it helps to complete the year of study easily and comfortably.
May or spring intake is also the least popular among international students. Some institution offers limited coursed in this intake with short-term courses, diploma coursed, and restricted full-time courses. The relatively small number of applications submitted to this list increases the chance of applications being selected in this intake also the weather will be pleasant temperatures after the harsh winter.
Cost / Fees for Students:
Canadian institutions vary by institution and province in tuition fees. Generally, the cost is more affordable compared to other countries, and technical, and medical courses are a little bit more expensive than other courses for an international student.
Average fees to study in Canada are below:
Diploma or Bachelor Program: $12,000 – $25,000 CAD per year
Graduate or Master Program: $24,000 – $35,000 CAD per year
