Canada - Complete Study Abroad Admission Process

Pragya Sharma ✅

Pragya Sharma ✅

Co-Founder @ Ace My Prep & Study Abroad Expert

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The Timeline:-

The majority of universities in Canada accept students for the Fall semester, however, some also accept students for the Winter and Spring semesters. Here’s what you’ll need to accomplish and when you’ll be able to get into a Canadian university.

Month
Details
September or October
Fill out the online registration.
January or February
All necessary documentation must be submitted.
March to May
The university sends a response.
May to June
To study in Canada, you must apply for and get a student visa.
September
Study begins after an orientation session.

The above schedule is for the Fall semesters only, and the dates may vary for different universities or programs.

Requirements for Admission in Canada
 
General documents that are required to be submitted by the applicant are mentioned below. 
 
The admission requirements for various programs will be listed on each university’s website. Paperwork containing personal information as well as academic competence may be included. The following, however, must be filed:
 
  • A scanned copy of your passport is included.

  • Your former institution’s academic transcripts.

  • If you’re applying for a Bachelor’s degree, you’ll need your high school diploma.

  • If you’re applying to a Masters’s program, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree certificate.

  • Any other applicable merit certificates.

  • Language proficiency must be well demonstrated.

  • A letter of recommendation if asked for from the applicant.

  • Canada’s statement of purpose is another necessity.

  • If necessary, include a resume or curriculum vitae.

  • The university acceptance documents are identical to those necessary for a Canadian student visa application, but you will also need to send the Letter of Acceptance and your financial statements in addition to those on the list.
Language Necessities for Admission in Canada
 
It is critical to understand the various tests required to study in Canada. All Canadian universities, whether in French or English, need proof of linguistic proficiency. TEF and TEFAQ are the French proficiency examinations, and a score of 400 is sufficient. International students, on the other hand, are more likely to choose English-taught programs, therefore you’ll need to take exams like the IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and CAEL. 
 
The average cutoffs for Canada’s leading colleges are listed below.
Name of University
IELTS Score required
TOEFL Score required
PTE Score Score required
CAEL Score required
University of Toronto
6.5
100
NA
70
University of British Columbia
6.5
90
65
70
McMaster University
6.5
86
60
70
McGill University
6.5
86
65
70
University of Alberta
6.5
90
59
70
A GMAT mark of roughly 660 is required to pursue an MBA in Canada.
 
An MCAT score of 490-500 is required to study medical or similar courses in Canada.
 
Conclusion
 
If you follow the steps and achieve the fundamental requirements, getting into higher education programs in Canada is not difficult. You should only begin the application once you have a complete understanding of the procedure. Scholarship and normal application dates are occasionally established separately by Canadian universities, and many programs, such as medical, have their timelines.  When you get an acceptance letter, you can begin planning what to bring with you to Canada.

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