Post-Secondary education

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In Canada, there are different types of post-secondary schools:
- Universities
- Colleges
- Institutes

Governments have processes to make sure these schools and the programs they offer meet their standards. Institutions that don’t go through government quality control are not officially recognized. Schools that are recognized can grant:

- Degrees
- Diplomas
- Certificates
- Other qualifications

At most post-secondary institutions, there are two main terms of study per year: September to December and January to April. Most schools also offer summer courses.

Universities

Universities offer programs that lead to different types of degrees in many disciplines and subjects. There are three types of degrees:

Bachelor’s degree: a basic degree given by Canadian universities that takes three to four years to complete.

Master’s degree: a more advanced degree that usually takes one to three more years of study.

Doctoral degree: the most advanced degree offered by Canadian universities. It generally requires three or more years of study and research following a master’s degree.

In regulated professions, such as medicine, law and education, students must complete an internship or pass a standardized examination in addition to completing their degree. They must complete all these steps before they can become licensed to work in their profession.

Choosing a program of study and applying to post-secondary schools

Once you find a post-secondary program that interests you, you can apply for admission. Get information about what you need to apply from the university, college or institute that has the program you want to take.

You will need to meet the admission requirements for any school you apply to. For programs with limited spaces, you may need to exceed the requirements. Make sure to research programs and the application process well in advance of the application deadlines.

If English or French is not your first language, you may need to take a language test. The school will give you a list of tests it accepts and the score you need to pass.

Educational credential recognition

Before you can study at a post-secondary school in Canada, you will need to have your existing educational credentials formally recognized. Contact the post-secondary schools you are interested in to find out what kind of education assessment they require and accept.

Costs and financial help

All students must pay tuition fees for post-secondary studies. Tuition fees vary depending on the school and program. They are usually between $2,500 and $8,000 a year. Students must also buy course materials such as textbooks and supplies. They must also pay for:

- Housing
- Food
- Transportation
- Other expenses

Many students depend on programs to help them cover the costs of post-secondary education in Canada. In general, there are two types of financial help for students:

1- student loans from a bank or the government, which you must repay
2- grants, scholarships or bursaries, which you don’t have to repay

Both the federal government and the provincial or territorial governments have programs that provide low-cost loans, grants and scholarships for students. You can get information from:

National Student Loans Service Centre
- The university or college you plan to attend

 

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