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FAQ's Canada
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Q. What is the difference between a University and a
College? |
A.
Universities are educational institutions attended after
at least 12 years of school, or after secondary school,
for studies leading to a degree and research. All Canadian
Universities four year bachelors degree programs; most
offer one to two years master's degree and a number also
offer doctoral or PhD programs. Bachelors Degrees can be
granted by Universities, some colleges and some Institutes
in Canada. Community colleges are two-year institutions
that offer technical or vocational courses, or courses for
transfer to a university, leading to a certificate or
diploma. These colleges do not generally offer degree
programs. |
Q. Can I study and work part-time to help finance myself in Canada? |
A.
Yes, you can in certain circumstances. However, when
applying for a student authorization you must be able to
prove to the visa officer that you have enough finances to
support yourself for the entire length of your study
program. International students can work on the
University/College campus, where as off campus work is
permitted only after 6 months. Full-time students can work
in their institutions without the need for an employment
authorization. International students can work up to 20
hours per week during their studies and 40 hours per week
during vacation. They can earn approximately C$ 6 - C$ 10
per hour. Students can work full time off campus during
co-op terms and can earn approximately C$ 10 - C$ 15 per
hour, amounting to C$ 400 to C$ 1,000 per month. You are
allowed to work in Canada for 1 to 2 years after
completing your academic programe depending on which
province you study in. |
Q. How much value would a Diploma hold? |
A.
Colleges offers a wide variety of Career-oriented programs
like Advance Diplomas/ Diplomas/ Certificates. These
programs are specially designed to give students the
opportunity to learn and develop many marketable skills in
their preferred career. It emphasizes on the technical
aspects providing hands-on experience and fundamentals of
the program. These programs give the students a practical
background that employers demand and helps them get jobs
easily. It may often happen that students who have
completed a vocational program may get better
jobs/salaries than those who have studied in a University
Degree Program. |
Q. Do I need Health Insurance? |
A.
Yes. Health Insurance is mandatory. You will have to
arrange for medical coverage before you arrive in Canada.
Medical coverage varies from province to province, and
sometimes from university to university within each
province. Most of the Institutes have health insurance
included in their tuition fees. You may also take health
insurance from India. |
Q. Is my spouse/dependant allowed to work in Canada? |
A.
If you want to work in Canada after you complete your
academic program you must apply for their own work permit.
Your Spouse Permit will be valid for the same period that
you are authorized to study in Canada. |
Q. Can I work after Graduation? |
A.
If you want to work in Canada after you complete your
academic program you must apply for a work permit under
the Post Graduate Work Permit program. It allows you to
gain valuable Canadian Work experience in the field of
your specialization. This program allows all participants
to work up to 1 year in Montreal, Toronto & Vancouver
areas or 2 years else where in Canada. Work Permit under
the 'Post Graduate Wok Permit Program' cannot be valid for
a longer period than the length of your Studies. |
Q. How do I obtain an extension of my student
authorization? |
A.
If you wish to extend your student authorization, you can
do so within Canada. Contact the nearest Canadian
Immigration Centre ot least 2 months before the expiry of
your authorization. |
