Study in Canada

Summary

Compare the pros and cons of studying in Canada and other overseas study countries from the perspectives of studying in Canada, immigration, benefits of naturalization, naturalization process, Canadian university admission requirements, Canadian school system, etc. Welcome to contact Maxway

 

Advantages of studying in Canada

1. Canada has a low cost of studying

A Canadian university is 4 years long, and although the annual tuition is similar to that of British and Australian universities, the cost of a 4-year degree at a Canadian university should be at least 30% more expensive than that of British and Australian universities, while British and Australian universities require 3 years of study. However, Canadian universities allow you topay half the tuition of a university through a Canadian Diploma . You can complete the first 2 years first, apply for a PNP provincial nomination , obtain a Canadian PR, and then complete the remaining 2 years of university with Canadian citizen tuition . With this arrangement, the cost of a Canadian university degree is only half of that of British and Australian universities !

Other academically intensive courses, such as psychology, pure science, social science, and liberal arts, can be obtained through an associate degree from a Canadian college . The cost of a degree is 20% lower, comparable to that of British and Australian universities. Check out: UBC Admissions recognizes college transfers

 

2. Canada’s study immigration is faster than the UK’s 5+1 immigration and has a family reunion policy

The fastest time to complete Canadian study immigration is 3 years, which is faster than's 5+1 study immigration or Australia's safe haven policy . For more details:

Family reunification policy : Britain has no family reunification policy , while Canada's family reunification policy applies to spouses, children, parents , etc. If you hold Canadian PR and your annual salary in the past three years has reached 40,000 Canadian dollars, you can sponsor a relative or friend to settle in Canada. For each additional person, you can add an additional 10,000 Canadian dollars in annual salary . Your Canadian spouse can sponsor your family to settle in Canada with his or her annual salary.

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Even if you have not yet applied for Canadian PR , your annual salary cannot be lower than the market price set by the government.

The Canadian government requires employers to hire people at a certain market price. They cannot lower your salary just because you hold a PGWP work permit and have not become a Canadian PR. If this happens, the employer will be fined. But this is not a guaranteed treatment. The British government states that if your job type is a shortage occupation in the UK , the employer can offer you a 30 to 90 % discount !

 

4. Your parents do not pay Canadian taxes, but your children can still pay Canadian citizen university tuition to study at a Canadian college or university

Parents hold Canadian passports or Canadian PRs, live in Hong Kong for a long time, are declared non-residence, and have not paid Canadian taxes for 20 years, but their children can still complete Canadian college or Canadian university with Canadian citizen university tuition .

This is not a guaranteed treatment...

According to the UK Council for International Student Affairs , to study at a UK university at local student fees (nearly HK$100,000 per year), you must have lived in the UK for 3 years before the first day of the course. If you have been living in Hong Kong and only return to the UK to study at university, you will have to pay international student fees even if you hold a British passport .

Therefore, the UK requires you to return to Canada for 3 years before your children can pay local tuition fees to study at a UK university , but this is not necessary in Canada. In addition, the tuition fees for local students at UK universities are double the tuition fees for Canadian citizens! The tuition fees for Canadian citizens to study at university are similar to those for studying at a university in Hong Kong!

 

5. Parents holding Canadian student visas can enroll their children in Canadian public secondary or elementary schools for free

Parents apply for a Canadian student visa , then a work permit PGWP , and Canadian PR. In 3-4 years, their children can attend Canadian public middle schools or elementary schools for free!

 

6. Canadian universities have a flexible academic system, you can change your major, and the courses are very practical.

In the Canadian university credit system, you can choose to take core subjects for different majors in your freshman year, and you can declare a major in your sophomore year. This method can be used to change majors or make up for the problem of not having enough points in some DSE subjects to be admitted to the desired major. It also gives time to high school graduates who are not clear about their goals. However, this flexibility is not applicable to Australian and British universities.

Canadian universities or Canadian diplomas can provide paid internships during the 4 years. These experiences will help students find jobs after graduation and give you the opportunity to get the same pay as Canadians. If you are studying in Australian or British universities, you will need to extend the original 3-year degree. For reference:

 

Disadvantages of studying in Canada

Canadian universities have always given priority to local students in their admissions, so many of the following "disadvantages" of studying in Canada stem fromthe mismatch between the admissions needs of Canadian universities and the needs of Hong Kong students.

1. Do you want to study law medicine physical therapy speech therapy , or occupational therapy ?

There are very few or even no places for international students in these majors in Canadian universities . Many Canadian local students will choose to study medicinein Australiaor. You need to obtain a 4-year degree before you can continue to study these postgraduate courses (another 2-3 years), which takes 6-7 years. In comparisonBritishandAustralian universities. Their Foundation requirements can even be as simple as a DSE score of 221! After completion, you will be promoted to Year 1...

 

2. Canadian universities require academic performance, but they do not interpret Hong Kong secondary schools of different levels differently.

Most British universities only look at 3 DSE subjects; Australian universities look at DSE Best 5. Their requirements are either the same as Hong Kong universities or easier than Hong Kong universities! For students who did not study hard in Form 4 or Form 5 or who are in Band 1 schools and have tight academic performance, as long as they have good DSE results, they can still get into good British and Australian universities .

Canadian universities make conditional offers based on Form 4 or Form 5 scores. Without a conditional offer, no matter how good your DSE scores are, they are useless. Canadian universities will not set conditional offer scores based on your school's banding. For reference:UBC Admissions shares Canadian university admission requirements.

Want to look at Canadian study options with more flexible academic requirements: Canadian University UTP (University Transfer Program) or Canadian College

 

3. Canadian universities cannot serve as a backup for the three major universities in Hong Kong

Students who usually have a grade level of Level 3-4 and plan to study abroad if they fail to get into the three major universities in Hong Kong should apply to British or Australian universities . They can apply after taking the DSE or after the results are released.

In terms of academic performance, the admission requirements for British or Australian universities both reflect flexibility in academic performance. Most universities also offer courses such as International Year 1/Diploma and Foundation, allowing students to enter the Top 50 British Universities and the Top Eight Australian Universities with extremely flexible academic performance .

British or Australian universities can really apply for admission to universities with backup grades and backup timetables, which aresimilar to the top three universities in Hong Kong in QS rankings ! The key point is: Canadian universities mainly receive financial support from the provincial government, not international student tuition, so they don’t have to lower admission standards and sell to the international market. However, in the UK and Australia, education is one of the top three export industries in the country! Therefore, Australian and British universities actively run QS rankings , because most parents only look at the rankings rather than the course content when choosing a university!

The deadline for DSE exams at Canadian universities has already passed, and they require 24 points in 6 DSE subjects (although I have seen Canadian universities accept students with a minimum score of 20, but it depends on the subjects)! Therefore,the application timeline and score requirements of Canadian universities do not meet the backup requirements.

Students who want to continue their studies in Canada after the results are released can look at: Canadian University UTP (University Transfer Program) or Canadian College to compare the targets and requirements of different courses.

 

4. Canadian universities’ business and science majors have strict requirements for high school elective courses

The requirements for high school elective courses in science and engineering at British or Australian universities are more relaxed than those at Canadian universities. 

 

5.The academic system at Canadian universities is 4years, while that at British and Australian universities is 3years.

Graduating one year earlier means gaining social experience one year earlier, saving time. However, many licensed majors in Australian universities require 4 years of study .

 

 

Reading related to studying in Canada

  • Canadian schools : Which schools can get a PGWP work permit after graduation? With a work permit, students can find a job like locals. Working is a necessary requirement for all Canadian immigration programs.
  • Canadian education system : How do applicants from different backgrounds and stages enter the Canadian education system?
  • Studying in Canada : Tuition fees for different courses and cities - Living expenses for one year in Canada
  • Canadian Universities : Rankings, Tuition, Admission Requirements, Course Entry Requirements, Most Profitable Majors, and More
  • Canadian College : Rankings, course entry requirements, most profitable majors, tuition fees, admission requirements, etc.
  • Canadian secondary schools : school types, school selection, rankings, tuition, academic system, and more

 

FAQs about studying in Canada

1. There are many different Canadian courses at different stages that achieve the same goal. How should I choose?

Whether you are a high school graduate or a degree holder, you can complete your education and immigrate to Canada through a Canadian college or a Canadian university. What is the difference between the two?

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