Advantages of studying for a master's degree in Canada
A high quality education with a high degree
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Canada is the country with the highest per capita investment in education in the world, accounting for 7 percent of GDP.1%左右。Among them, the master's degree of Canada's TOP university is widely recognized by the global business, government and academia due to the high application threshold。
Paid internship programs promote student employment
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Some university master's programs in Canada also have Co-op programs, and students need to work for 3-4 months in the credit course to the school's partner enterprises, and can get a salary。For example, the University of Waterloo, which has the world's largest paid internship program, offers a master's degree in economics with or without Co-op programs, and even English majors have a special Co-op program。
Master's degree graduates can directly apply for immigration
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Immigration Canada is committed to attracting international student talent to work and settle in Canada, and relaxing immigration policies。Ontario and British Columbia open the fast immigration application channel, master's degree students (BC requires natural, applied or health science majors) can apply for immigration directly after graduation, without work experience and employment proof。In other provinces, after a master's degree meets 6 months or more than 1 year of relevant work experience, you can also apply for immigration more smoothly。
High cost performance, low cost of studying abroad
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According to Statistics Canada's Tuition Statistics report, the average tuition fee for a Canadian master's degree (international students) in 2016-2017 is about $15,000, and the cost of living is 1-1.Canadian $20,000 / year, equivalent to the total annual tuition fee of RMB as low as less than 130,000 yuan, lower than other mainstream study abroad countries such as Britain, the United States and Australia
Types and differences of Canadian masters
Application process and time planning
Four points to note when applying
01. Prepare early and apply early
Canadian master's programs are generally open to application from September to November every year, and the review process is relatively long, and some professional requirements are submitted about 3 months before the formal application, and the formal application can be submitted after passing。Therefore, once you have determined your intention to study in Canada, you should start your application preparation as soon as possible。
02. It is important for applicants to improve their comprehensive background
Applicants should carefully comb their application background，Analyze background strengths and weaknesses，Participate in relevant on-campus or cross-school activities to add highlights to your background，Increase the soft power of the application;Students interested in applying for a research master's degree，In particular, it is necessary to accumulate research experience by participating in scientific research or internship inside and outside the school，Broaden academic contacts。
03. Good standardization results enhance application competitiveness
Applicants to the Canadian Master's program generally require an IELTS of 6.Above 5, some arts and business majors require more than 7 points。Business majors require a GMAT/GRE score (no less than 550 GMAT, preferably 310 GRE), while most other Canadian master's programs (including popular engineering ones) do not require a GRE score。However, a good GRE/GMAT score can effectively improve the competitiveness of the application。
04. Choose your major and program setting
There are various forms of taught master programs in Canada for applicants to choose flexibly, such as Project Option or Co-op. After admission, applicants can choose to obtain some credits by completing the Project or participating in the enterprise internship of the school。When applying for a major, applicants should understand whether they have Co-op, graduation credit requirements and curriculum Settings and other information, and choose the most suitable graduate program according to their goals。
Popular college professional recommendation
Overview of the cost of studying for a master's degree in Canada
Canadian provincial costs vary widely, about 1.5-4.80,000 Canadian dollars/year international students also need to pay health care fees, medical insurance and other costs, about 1,500 Canadian dollars (equivalent to 8200 yuan) a year。In addition, the school's dormitory fee standard is generally about 8000 to 9000 Canadian dollars per year。
| Manitoba | Quebec | Newfoundland | Alberta | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.$50,000 - $30,000 / year | 2.0-4.$80,000 / year | 1.9-3.$80,000 / year | 2.0-4.$30,000 / year | 2.0-3.$50,000 / year |
| Ontario | New Brunswick | British Columbia | The Province of Saskatchewan | Prince Edward Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5-4.$80,000 / year | 1.8-3.$40,000 / year | 2.5-4.$50,000 / year | 1.5-3.$60,000 / year | 1-1.$50,000 / year |