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Advantages of Studying in Canada as an International Student

Canada is known as of the best countries to study in, many foreign students select to study in Canada because it is known for its schools. Every year thousands of international students apply for Canadian colleges or universities and approximately over 200,000 students are studying currently and the number keeps growing every year. Many internationals students choose Canada to study because it offers great advantages over other developed countries. Some of these advantages include, cheaper tuition fees, Canadian education is respected worldwide, Canadian education prepares students for their professional career in Canada or abroad. Also, international students may eligible to apply for permanent residency in Canada upon completion of their studies and having gained professional work experience in Canada.

Ways of studying in Canada as an International Student

If you like to study in Canada you have two options either applying for the Canadian student permit or studying in Canada without the study permit. If your program of study is longer than 6 months you require a study permit. If your program is six months or less you are exempt from the requirement of study permit. This means your program of study should be completed within the 6 month period and you will not be granted an extension to remain in Canada.