Why Study In Canada
Work and Immigration opportunities
Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP) allows students to stay and work in Canada for up to three years after completion of their graduation. Students can gain some international work experience and apply for permanent residency later on.
Work while you learn
International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during school and full time during summer and winter breaks. Many universities also offer ‘co-op’ programs where students obtain work placements as part of their studies.
Safe and high quality of life
Canada is ranked #1 in the world when it comes to quality of life. According to the World University Rankings, Canada also has 4 of the top 100 best student cities in the world. Canada also has a very low crime rate and high safety scores.
Cultural diversity
Canada has a very multicultural society, with almost all of the world’s ethnic groups represented in Canada.
Affordable tuition and cost of living
Canada is known for having some of the lowest university tuition fees among English-speaking countries. Cost of living is relatively low as well compared to the UK.
Academic excellence
Canadian college and university diplomas are recognized around the world. The Canadian educational system encourages cross-disciplinary studies and the development of transferable skills (e.g., critical thinking, teamwork and communications) and uses cutting-edge technology and digital media. Five Canadian universities ranked in the 2018 top 100 for the best universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education World University Ratings.
Universities and Colleges OVEC represents
- Acadia University
- Adler University
- Alexander College
- Algonquin College
- Bishop’s University
- Bow Valley College
- British Columbia Institute Of Technology
- Brock University
- Cambrian College
- Canada College
- Canadian College Of Massage & Hydrotherapy
- Canadore College
- Canadian College of Technology and Business
- Cape Breton University
- Capilano University
- Carleton University
- Centennial College
- Codecore College
- Collège Boreal
- College Canada
- Collège Cumberland
- College Mathieu
- College Of New Caledonia
- Columbia College
- Conestoga College
- Discovery Community College
- Douglas College
- Durham College Of Applied Arts And Technology
- Evergreen College
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Fanshawe College Of Applied Arts & Technology
- Fleming College Of Applied Arts And Technology
- Fraser International College
- George Brown College
- Georgian College Of Applied Arts And Technology
- Herzing College
- Humber College
- Institut Superieur d’Informatique
- International College Of Manitoba
- King’s University College At Western University
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Lakehead University
- Lakeland College
- Lambton College
- Langara College
- Laurentian University
- LaSalle College (LCI Education Network)
- Loyalist College
- Memorial University Of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Niagara College
- Norquest College
- Northern College
- Northern Lights College
- Queen’s University
- Omni College
- Ontario Tech University
- Red Deer Polytechnic
- Royal Roads University
- Ryerson University International College
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- Sault College
- Seneca College
- Sheridan College Institute Of Technology And Advanced Learning
- Shinobi School Of Computer Graphics
- Simon Fraser University
- Sprott Shaw College
- St Lawrence College
- St Mary’s University (Calgary)
- St. Francis Xavier University
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
- The Mohawk College Of Applied Arts And Technology
- Thompson Rivers University
- Toronto International College
- Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
- Toronto School Of Management
- Tourism Studies
- Trent University
- Université De Moncton
- University Of British Columbia
- University Of Canada West
- University Of Guelph
- University Of Lethbridge (Lethbridge and Calgary campus)
- University Of Manitoba
- University Of New Brunswick
- University Of Northern British Columbia
- University Of Ottawa
- University Of Prince Edward Island
- University Of Regina
- University Of Saskatchewan
- University Of The Fraser Valley
- University Of Victoria
- University Of Waterloo
- University Of Windsor
- Vancouver Community College
- Vancouver International College
- Vancouver Island University
- Vanwest College
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier International College
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- York University – Glendon Campus
- Yorkville University – Toronto Film School