Canada offers a wealth of higher education options and life-enriching opportunities at its universities and university colleges. These institutions are diverse - varying in size and programs - and they're located across the country, with at least one in every province.

The provinces and territories are responsible for all levels of education including universities. There's no federal ministry of education or formal accreditation system. Instead, membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), coupled with the university's provincial government charter, is generally deemed the equivalent. Currently, there are 93 universities with membership in AUCC

Why Choose Canada ?

The combination of Canada's natural environment and its reputation for high-quality education are just a few of the things that attract tens of thousands of foreign students to Canada every year.

Quality

Canadian degrees and diplomas are recognized throughout the world. The 1998 Gourman Report, an independent USA report, scored 18 Canadian electrical engineering programs in the top 40 of such programs in North America. Canadian work experience is highly desirable by multi-national companies who actively recruit on Canadian campuses. Canada is among the select few countries whose students scored near the top in reading, mathematics and science in the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) study.

Variety

Students coming to Canada have over 90 degree granting universities, 175 community colleges, several private language schools and many corporate training facilities to choose from. The Canadian education system includes strong student support services, small classes and active campus communities.

Cost

Canada spends more per capita on its education system than any other country in the world. As a result, Canadian universities and colleges offer lower tuition rates for international students than their counterparts in other countries. The cost of study in Canada is considerably less than the USA, Australia and the United Kingdom.

Multi-Cultural & Welcoming Society

Canada's international reputation as a peace-keeping nation extends to it's citizens. Canadians comprise of many different cultures, religions and races from around the world. Students coming to Canada will experience a secure, peaceful, multi-cultural environment in cities and towns with people who are friendly and interested in learning about other cultures.

Standard of Living

In the last decade, Canada has repeatedly been chosen by UN as one of the best places to live in the world. The reasons listed included: high education enrollment levels; high-quality, low cost education; universal healthcare system; an uncompromising respect for fundamental rights and human dignity; clean and safe cities; and cosmopolitan, multi-cultural ethnic cities with many recreational amenities.