Important Facts About Canada
- 28 Canadian universities appear in QS World University Rankings 2022.
- Canadian Universities promote a multi-cultural vibrant campus life, impressive infrastructure, and various clubs and events to broaden your horizon.
- Indian students can choose from than 200 scholarships to manage their study costs in Canada.
- Many scholarships cover 100% tuition and living costs, thus making it cost-effective to study in Canada for Indian students.
- Canada is the sixth safest country in the world according to the Global Peace Index 2022.
- Students on work VISA can work for 20 hours/week
- Canada has one of the lowest unemployment rates of 5.4%.
- Students can search better job prospects across the six provinces – Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan.
- Canada ranks 16th on the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021 and 15th among the high-income group economies.
- Canada boasts of seamless healthcare facilities from infrastructure to medical equipment.
- It ranks 14 on the list of Best Healthcare Systems in the world 2022.
- Canada spends 5.4% GDP on education.
Why Study in Canada?
Canada is one of the most popular study abroad destinations in the world. Every year the country welcomes nearly 5,00,000 students from across the globe. Canada is currently considered the #1 country in the world in terms of quality of life and social purpose. Academic excellence, agility, entrepreneurship, and business opportunities are a few more factors that attract international students to this country.
1. Most Peaceful Country
As per Global peace Index 2022, Canada scores 1.389%. The government has always worked in favour of its residents, evident with the facilities they offer, such as free healthcare, affordable education facilities, etc.
2. Supports International Students
Canada has always been in the limelight regarding supporting international students by taking proactive measures to implement policies and provisions benefiting international students. By incorporating such measures, Canada remains one of the most helpful and friendly study-abroad destinations for international students globally.
3. Home to Recognised Educational Institutions
Canada has a list of widely recognised institutions whose degree holds a high value. Whether you enroll in a university or college, the quality of education remains high. As per QS World University Rankings 2023, over 30 Canada universities have been ranked. These institutes have been popular for years due to their well-enhanced learning environment, unique teaching methods, and the range of courses available.
Here is the List of the Top Highly-Ranked Canadian Universities:
| Universities | Ranking |
McGill University |
Ranked 31 |
University of Toronto |
Ranked 34 |
University of British Columbia |
Ranked 47 |
University of Alberta |
Ranked 110 |
Universite de Montreal |
Ranked 116 |
4. Hub For Indian Students
Did you know that most of the international students in Canada are Indians?
As per the IRCC (Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada) data, 2,26,450 students went to Canada from India in 2022. The top reason why most Indian students prefer to go to Canada is the warmth the country offers.
Canada has always been open to immigrants from across the globe. There is no discrimination or lack of opportunities for international students. In fact, Canada has introduced multiple law-enforced policies such as Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) extension and much more to retain bright minds in the country.
On the positive side, since multiple Indian students are travelling to Canada, it becomes easy for the new Indians to adjust to this new place.<