Posted on: 28 Aug
Guidelines For Study in Canada as International Student
What Are The Key Requirements For A Canada Study Permit?
Planning to start your educational journey in Canada as an international student? Then you are at the right place. Here in this blog, we shall cover all the important and vital aspects that every international student needs to consider before and while applying to any Canadian university.
The country embraces the status of being one of the best top-notch destination countries for educational purposes. Canada welcomes around 700,000 international students each year who are planning to pursue their desire to study in Canada.
Requirements To Study in Canada
Certainly, there are some specific requirements that you must meet in order to be eligible to apply for a Canadian study permit. The immigration body of Canada has tried to ease the requirements for international students so that they can easily start their academic journey in Canada.
Below is a list of some basic requirements that you must meet for a successful and smooth visa document.
LOA
LOA means a letter of acceptance. LOA is issued by the university or college where you have applied for admission if you are being issued with your LOA from your desired institute now that you are officially offered admission from that university.
Usually, when you submit your application to any Canadian institute, it may take up to 6-8 weeks to release your offer letter or LOA. You will need an LOA in order to apply for your study permit.
Tip: always apply 8-9 months before the semester starts to increase your chances of getting accepted by the university or college.
Statement of Purpose
SOP is often referred to as a letter of explanation when applying for your Canadian study permit. The letter of explanation will aid the visa officer in understanding your academic profile and the credibility of your profile.
It will give a broader picture of your visa permit request to the visa officer. A letter of explanation is one of the most important and key documents when planning for your study permit in Canada. It must include some important aspects, such as:
- Why chose to study in Canada
- Your sponsor details
- Why choose the specific course
- Are you aware of all Canadian immigration rules as an international student
- Your career outputs after you graduate from Canada
- Must show that they will leave Canada after their official stay allowed
Financial Sponsor Proof
Proof of funds is one of the vital requirements to study in Canada. It will allow you to prove that once you are in Canada, you have enough finances available to sponsor your studies and stay. Having strong finances can be a key to your positive visa output but it is not the only important element you need to focus on. To check what financial evidence you can use in your process, you can always consult Canada Education Consultants in UAE.
There are other important and key elements that you must consider before applying.
You can show your finances by below evidence:
- Sponsor bank statements
- Proof of tuition fee payments
- Proof of housing accommodation being paid
- Loan letter in case you have taken a study loan
- Scholarship letter in case you are being awarded any waiver from your institute
GIC certificate
In case you are applying through the SDS scheme, you will need a GIC account. GIC is a short-term investment required by colleges in Canada to make sure the student has enough funds for 12 months or more. It will be released to the student once he is in Canada.
The amount of GIC has recently increased from 10,000 CAD to 20,000 CAD currently.
Police Clearance Certificate
For some nationalities, you will need a police certificate to depict your legal clearance from your home country. It is submitted as proof that you don’t have any criminal record and you are free from any charges.
Academic Qualifications Needed To Apply For A Canadian Degree
Bachelor's degree: graduation from a recognized Senior Secondary School program
Master's degree: completion of a 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent
Transfer into Canadian bachelor's degree: min of 24 and max of 60 transferable academic credits
English language Requirements Needed To Apply For A Canadian Degree
Bachelor's degree: Minimum IELTS 6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0) or equivalent
Master degree: Minimum IELTS 6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0) or equivalent
Canadian study permit
- It is strongly suggested that you apply for your Canadian study permit at least 4-6 months before your semester start date.
- Your visa application may take up to 35 working days in order to get the decision.
- To apply, you need to pay the visa fee, which is 150 CAD. You will be called for an interview after your application is analyzed.
Schedule An Appointment With ABN Global
Many Study Abroad Consultants in Dubai have Canadian experts working for them who can guide you on the admission process and study permit process. Contact ABN Global, one of the most trusted and chosen study advisors by students.
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