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International students are increasingly opting to study in Canada. With over 642,000 international students, Canada is one of the top five study destinations in the world. Undergraduate courses, postgraduate degrees, and short-term courses are all available in Canada. Admission to Canada requires language proficiency test results like GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, etc. Prospective candidates must have a good GMAT score to apply to business programmes such as the MBA in Canada. SOPs, LORs, and other documents will also be required to support your application and lead you through the admissions process.
Here are the top reasons Canada is the best choice for Indian students.
The listed Canadian institutions have been ranked based on their quality of education, acceptance rate, research performance and much more.
S. No |
Name of University |
QS Ranking |
Programs Offered |
IELTS Requirement |
Average tuition fees in CAD |
1 |
University of Toronto |
26 |
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma |
7.0 |
CAD 54,900 - CAD 68,750 |
2 |
McGill University |
27 |
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma |
6.5 |
CAD 15,000 - CAD 60,000 |
3 |
University of British Columbia |
46 |
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma |
6.5 |
CAD 38,000 - CAD 58,000 |
4 |
University of Montreal |
111 |
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma |
6.5 |
CAD 18,000 - CAD 30,000 |
5 |
University of Alberta |
126 |
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma |
6.5 |
CAD 8000 - CAD 34,000 |
6 |
McMaster University |
140 |
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma |
6.5 |
CAD 22,000 - CAD 43,000 |
7 |
University of Waterloo |
149 |
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma |
6.5 |
CAD 40,000 - CAD 61,000 |
8 |
Western University |
170 |
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma |
6.5 |
CAD 18,000 - CAD 25,000 |
9 |
University of Ottawa |
230 |
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma |
6.5 |
CAD 36,000 - CAD 46,000 |
10 |
University of Calgary |
235 |
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma |
6.5 |
CAD 30,000 - CAD 80,000 |
The admission process to study in Canada depends upon the courses and degree.
Here we have listed the general admission process to study UG, PG, PhD, or MBA degrees.
The Document Requirements to Study in Canada may vary depending on the course and programmes.
Here are the general requirements to study in Canada.
For Bachelor's
For Master's or PhD
For MBA
Bachelor's Program
Master's Program
Diploma Program
MBA Program
MBBS Program
Doctoral Program
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Canada is an English-speaking country, and as such, international students must take an English language test to study there. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is people's most preferred English language test.
Students must achieve a minimum of 5.5 in each band and 6.0 overall to be able to apply for a student visa to Canada.
The following is the common minimum score required to study in Canada:
Undergraduate Courses in Canada |
Postgraduate Courses in Canada |
Student Direct Stream (SDS) |
IELTS Overall: Minimum 6 IELTS TOEFL: 90 to 110 PTE: Minimum of 50 PTE Band Score: no less than 53 |
IELTS Overall: Minimum of 6.5 IELTS TOEFL: 90 to 110 PTE: Minimum of 53 PTE Band Score: no less than 53 |
IELTS Overall: Minimum of 6.0 TOEFL: 90 to 110 PTE: Minimum of 53 PTE Band Score: no less than 53 |
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Most scholarships offered in Canada are based on merit, so you must have good grades to stand a good chance.
The minimum test score required for studying in Canada is IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 90 to 100, and PTE - 50 - 80.
Yes, the 6-band score is accepted by most Canadian universities.
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