How to study in Canada as a foreigner what do you need

Canada is not only one of the top ten countries to live in according to the United Nations, but its educational system is the envy of many other countries.

The numerous opportunities it offers to both domestic and international students contribute to the country's unique multiculturalism. Therefore, if you are interested in studying in another country, this is the perfect place for you.

All you have to do to begin your study abroad trip is to follow a series of simple steps outlined below.

 These steps are

Meet the admission requirements of the university or institution where you want to study.

Decide which course you want to study.

Take a language test.

Apply for a university place.

Apply for a study permit.

There are different types of visas available in Canada depending on the needs of the applicant, but there are two main types of visas for educational purposes:

The eTA (electronic travel authorization) visa, which takes no more than 20 minutes to process but does not give the right to work, and applies to courses of up to 6 months.

The student visa, which takes between 2 and 4 weeks to process but, unlike the eTA, allows you to work part-time during your studies and is valid for between 6 months and 3 years, depending on the length of the course.

In addition to the type of visa you apply for, it is important to know that, unlike other countries, post-secondary institutions in Canada are divided into two main categories, universities and colleges, which share the same academic objectives but differ in the way they develop their programs.

Colleges offer a more specialized, flexible and practice-oriented education than universities; their main objective is to produce professionals who can be quickly integrated into the world of work. Colleges offer short-term undergraduate and graduate programs and should be your first choice if you want to live in Canada after graduation.

If you are interested in taking a language course and improving your English, you can choose one of the many colleges offered by the Canadian educational system. Although there is no specific visa, it is important to consider the duration of the course to know which visa to apply for. If the duration of the program is less than six months, applying for an eTA visa will be more than sufficient.

On the other hand, if you wish to stay in the area and specialize in language study and the course must last longer than six months, then you will need to apply for a student visa. Unfortunately, in both cases, studying the language does not entitle you to work, as you will only be able to do so after studying a technical course at a college or university.

Here are some important facts to remember if you want to study in this beautiful country.