This year, Canada has overtaken the United States as the most popular destinations for international students. In fact, ending 2020, studies conducted by education.com have concluded that Canada is the number one destination in the world for those looking for an international education. This study described Canadian education as follows,
Canadian universities are known for their technological innovations, especially in the fields of computer and information technologies. While the costs of tuition are significantly lower, its universities can rival those of the US or UK. Thanks to their policy of multiculturalism, Canada is very diverse and welcomes people from all over the world.
Canada has recently become a technology hotspot. Vancouver B.C. even surpassing San Francisco at 29% growth to their 27%. That is a 21% growth rate increase in just over a year. On top of that, Us News also ranked Canada first for quality of life among 80 nations, spanning every continent. This combination of livability and a large group of highly educated workers has made the Canadian tech industry explode of the past few years.
Now many universities and colleges across Canada are offering Information Technology courses. Some of the most note worthy names among this list are, The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, The British Columbia Institute of Technology, McGill University, and The University of Toronto. These schools all offer amazing industry connections and opportunities for graduate students to get their careers started.
If this isn’t the industry for you, here is a list of the top 8 studies in Canada, in no particular order,
- Finance
- Pharmacology
- Geosciences
- Software Engineering
- Business Administration
- Specialized Engineering
- Nursing
- Civil Engineering
These are the top paying and most highly recommended fields of study within Canada, both for international student and Canadians. In Canada, the average salaries for these positions range from $80-$100k plus according to the Royal Bank of Canada. For a student, this more than pays for the cost of tuition.
The second most important part of education is what happens next. For international student this means immigration and work permits. If you graduate from a Canadian university, you may also be eligible for an open work permit. Make sure to ask your school if their students are eligible for a Post Grad Work Permit before applying.
Some student visas allow you to work on campus, eligibility is on a case-to-case basis. These visas can also bridge into permanent residency (from Hong Kong? click the link here). If your program length is less than 6 months, you should apply for a Tourist Visa. Student visas are not required in this case.
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