Provinces and territories approve (or “designate”) schools that can enrol international students. These schools are known as designated learning institutions (DLI).
If you need a study permit, your acceptance letter must be from a DLI. If it isn’t, we will refuse your application.
All primary and secondary schools in Canada are DLIs. You can search a list of the post-secondary schools, such as colleges and universities, and language schools that have been designated.

The Government of Canada doesn’t pay for the medical costs of foreign students.

Health coverage for foreign students is different depending on where you live. Contact the school you are applying to for more information about health insurance.

Your expenditure on tuition fees depends on the type of qualification and institution you opt for. To cover this, you will need approximately between CAD 13,000 - CAD 35,000 a year.

Most commonly, courses in humanities, education, and arts are a little cheaper, while subjects such as medicine and engineering are likely to be more expensive. If you wish to study at a postgraduate level, the tuition fee is typically higher, and the costs vary depending on the program. As with most other countries, MBA programs are often the most expensive. The average cost for these programs ranges between CAD 30,000-42,000.

You can apply to various Canadian scholarships as well to bring down your educational expenses.

Here are some popular government-funded scholarships available for Indian students to study in Canada:

Here are the popular study abroad courses that you can choose for studying in Canada:

Computer science
Business
Engineering
Health sciences
Physiotherapy
Information technology
Animation and gaming
Hospitality

When deciding which university to study at, it is crucial that you also look at the world university rankings.

The main concern for international students arises when they have to apply for a Canada student visa, as many of them are unaware of how to apply and prepare for the Canada student visa.

This is where Global Opportunities, a leading overseas education consultancy in India, comes in, offering a team of experienced counselors dedicated to assisting students in successfully obtaining their Canada visas and achieving their study abroad goals.

Out of all the top study abroad destinations, only Canada offers a straight-to-residence visa after education. An Indian applicant must enroll in a program on the Canada Green List (Tier 1) in order to be eligible for a straight-to-residence visa, which will further accelerate the possibility of settlement.

Nexus

Indeed, there exists a substantial difference between living in Canada and your home country. It is important to explore the Canadian lifestyle and cost of living of the place where you plan to stay. Quebec makes one of the most affordable Canadian cities with the cost of living far less compared to other cities.

Also, while applying for your student permit, you have to prove to the Canadian government that you have enough money to meet the financial expenses. So, keep that in mind!

When planning your budget, do include the following expenses:

Communication costs: Always set aside money in your budget for phone and data bills as you’d be calling your friends and family back home frequently. Look for low-cost calling plans as well as student discounts. The average monthly cost will be around CAD 20.

Textbooks and supplies: Buying textbooks can be costly. Books for engineering courses, for example, might cost anywhere between CAD 250 and CAD 350. The value of courses like law, medicine, and pharmacy can be even higher. You may keep this within your budget by buying used books, purchasing digital versions, or even enrolling in a library membership.

Personal expenses and incidentals: Laundry, toiletries, clothing, dining out, and so on will be part of your everyday spending. This is largely dependent on the type of lifestyle you select.