Study in Canada

Canada is home to a massive international student body and is renowned for providing globally recognized degrees along with high-quality education at reasonable tuition costs. Canada remains a popular study destination for Bangladeshi students due to its great quality of life, excellent post-study employment prospects, and clear pathways for immigration.

Why study in Canada?

Here’s why Canada has become a popular destination among international students:

Cities that Welcome Students: Canada is a country that welcomes students. According to the QS Best Student Cities 2026 list, three Canadian cities (Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver) are within the top 30 worldwide. Montréal is currently ranked as the top student city in Canada.
Internationally Renowned Universities: Canada is renowned for providing high-quality, reasonably priced education. The QS World University Rankings 2026 features three Canadian institutions within the world’s top 50: McGill University, the University of Toronto, and the University of British Columbia.
Post-Study Work Rights: Canada grants post-study work rights for a maximum of three years through the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Experience with Multiple Cultures: Canada is home to a number of international students, contributing to its famously multicultural educational system. You get the opportunity to engage with pupils from diverse backgrounds.
Government Focus on Quality (NEW): Recent policy shifts indicate a new focus on attracting high-calibre students, particularly those in Master’s and PhD programs, who may benefit from prioritized application processing.

Programs and Their Duration in Canada

Here are the programs that Canadian universities offer:

Qualification	Duration
Certificates and Diploma	1-2 years
Associate Degree	2 years
Bachelor’s Diploma	4 years
Postgraduate Diploma	1-2 years
Master’s Degree	2 years
Doctorate or PhD	4–7 years

Cost of living in Canada

Please note that the minimum living expenses required for a student visa have been significantly increased by the Canadian Government recently.

Tuition: International students may pay between CAD 15,000 and CAD 38,000 a year in tuition fees, though the average is closer to CAD 36,000 for undergraduate programs.
Living Expenses:
- For a single applicant, the minimum financial requirement for living expenses (excluding tuition and travel) is now CAD 22,895 per year (for applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025).
- Your general annual living expenses (housing, food, transportation, etc.) can range between CAD 15,000 and CAD 25,000 annually, depending heavily on the city (e.g., Vancouver and Toronto are much higher).

Academic Intake to Study in Canada

Canadian colleges and universities offer three intakes. In some universities, intakes may also be referred to as a semester.

Intake	Start Date
Winter Intake	January - February
Fall Intake	August - September
Summer Intake	April - May

Deadline for Canadian universities

You should begin working on your application at least eight to twelve months before your course starts, particularly for the competitive Fall Intake. Given the recent policy changes and processing times, applying early is now more critical than ever.

Popular programs to study in Canada

Canada is renowned for offering a large selection of high-quality courses to overseas students. Among the well-liked programs that draw foreign students to Canada are:

Computer & IT / Data Science / AI (Very high demand)
Engineering (especially Civil, Mechanical, and Software)
Business Management / MBA
Health Science
Accounting and Finance
Biotechnology
Marketing, Media and Communication

Universities in Canada

Explore a complete list of universities in Canada here.

Admission Checklist

To ensure a smooth application process, please prepare the following essential documents:

Passports: Present & Previous (Original)
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Language Proficiency Test Scores: IELTS/PTE/TOEFL (Original)
Birth Registration Certificate
National ID Card (if eligible)
Academic Records:
- Result sheets for the last two years (for school students)
- Certificates & Mark Sheets/Transcripts (Original) for UG and PG
Medium of Instruction Confirmation
Study Continuation Report (Original)
Job Experience Certificate (Original, if eligible)
Extra Qualification Certificate (Original, if eligible)