EASYUNI Ultimate University Guide 2013 Issue 4

S T U DY I N G A B ROA D Ideally, students should check the website of every institution, which can be found via www.educationincanada.ca. For speciﬁc admission requirements and applications, contact each institution directly. For schools in Ontario, an electronic application process allows students to apply to three schools for the same rate. Some other provinces also have common application procedures. Please visit their websites for more details: • Ontario: www.ouac.on.ca Key Figures on Education • • • • • British Columbia: www.pas.bc.ca • Alberta: www.alis.gov.ab.ca • Education Agents If you feel the need for professional advice and support in your choice for a study destination, education agents can be a good resource. However, be careful how you select your agent and make sure to verify their credentials. To ensure high standards for agents wishing to advise students about studying in Canada, the Government of Canada established the “Canada Course for Education Agents” (see www.canadacourse.ca). Agents who have passed the course and the ﬁnal exam successfully are listed on the ICEF website (see the list at www.icef.com/agent-training/canadacourse/canada-course-graduates/ccgﬁnder.html). Look at this list and select an agent in your country with the knowledge and expertise on study options in Canada. You may also contact the Canadian embassy or consulate in your region for more resources and support. Immigration considerations International students studying for more than six months must receive a study permit before arriving in Canada. In some cases, a temporary resident visa may also be required, depending on your country of citizenship. Details regarding applications and requirements can be obtained from the Canadian embassy, consulate or high commission (www.cic.gc.ca). Canada in the Rankings Overall Scores • • • Students planning to study in the province of Quebec must also obtain a certiﬁcate of acceptance (CAQ) from the Quebec government before applying for the study permit. Consistent high quality of education across the country. Academic credentials valued worldwide. Canada is among the top three OECD countries in spending per capita on public post-secondary education, according to the OECD. Canada consistently invests highly in education. According to the OECD, Canada invests the second-highest amount per tertiary student among OECD countries every year. Canada has one of the most educated populations. According to the OECD, Canada has the highest percentage of individuals 25-64 yearolds (51%) achieving at least college or university education, among OECD member countries. Four Canadian universities ranked among the Top 100 of The Times Higher Education’s 2014 World University Rankings: The University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, McGill University, and McMaster University; and 3 others ranked among the Top 200: The University of Montreal, The University of Alberta and the University of Ottawa. Five Canadian universities ranked among The Times Higher Education’s 2014 100 Under 50 world ranking: the University of Calgary, Simon Fraser University, the University of Guelph, the University of Québec in Montréal, Concordia University; and 4 Canadian universities ranked in the Top 100 of the 2014 ARWU Shanghai Ranking and 21 in the Top 500. Three Canadian universities ranked in the Top 50 of the 2013/2014 QS University Ranking and 22 in the Top 500. easyuni Guide 2014 Issue 4 57

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