Why Study In Canada

WHY STUDY IN CANADA

Why study in Canada is a question asked-and answered-by about 150,000 international students who come to study in Canada each year. They come from nations all over the world to pursue an education at Canadian high-schools, colleges and universities.

Canada offers many advantages to the international student. Canada has an excellent reputation around the world, and provides a safe, multicultural environment for anyone to study. Canadian educational institutions are internationally known for their quality, and Canadian certifications are accepted world-wide. Comparatively low tuition makes Canadian education an excellent value.

International students also come for the experience of a country with incredibly diverse natural and cultural environments. Canada has a wide variety of wildlife and many different ecosystems to explore, from the Arctic to coastal rainforests. There are also many interesting cities and towns of different sizes, histories and even languages. Canadians themselves are a diverse yet friendly, welcoming people with a history of immigration and settlement that makes them sensitive to the needs of visitors and newcomers.

Why study in Canada? Canada offers international students many opportunities to grow and experience adventure both inside and outside the classroom.

Human Development Index (HDI) Rankings
Canada	3	New Zealand	20
Australia	4	United Kingdom	21
France	11	Germany	23
United States	15
(HDI measures a country's achievements in health, knowledge, and standard of living.)

	Student Visa not required for less than 3 months' study	Low Tuition (<$5000 yr)	Moderate Tuition ($5000-15000/yr)	Low living cost	Moderate living cost	Programs to prepare international students before they start class

Australia
Britain
Canada
France
Germany
Japan
USA
New Zealand

Source: various, including Observatory on Borderless Higher Education

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		Tuition Fees for Undergraduate International Students
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		Five Top Reasons to Study in Canada
		Origins of International Students in Canada
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