In the recent past the leading countries which used to be quite popular amongst international students seem to be losing their charm. Some of these countries are USA, Europe and Australia.
The job opportunities are becoming thin in USA due to slowing down of the economy. In Europe the changes in the visa rules have slowed down the entry of immigrants and Australia is getting negative publicity due to racist attack.
Under such circumstances people prefer Canada as a favorite destination for higher studies. This is one place which has the potential of offering high quality education to the incumbents and also to provide them with a good opportunity of jobs after they have completed their studies.
There are following reasons for immigrants to select this country as their destination of higher education-
Maintenance of standard
Canada maintains a high quality of standard from elementary level to higher level. The degree or diploma offered by any of the Canadian Universities is recognized globally.
Colleges and Universities
There are almost 100 Universities and more than 150 colleges in the nation. World’s best Universities are located here like, the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo.
Availability of various options
There are wide ranges of options available to the students which includes the short term courses and even long term programs too. All this ensure the knowledge growth amongst the students enabling them to perform better in their professional field.
Tuition fee
Tuition fee is quite low and affordable by the students. The fee may range from C$3800 to C$13800 which is quite low in compared to the fee of other countries.
Multicultural population
The nation has people belonging to various countries and cultures hence making every international student feel confident on their soil. The counterparts of Canada throw a big challenge to the incumbents as they are belittled by the natives of the nation.
Work while study
International students have the facility of working while studying and making money for them to survive. This facility is not available readily in other countries.
Putting these points together it would not be difficult to interpret the reason for international students for choosing this nation as their “most preferred” destination to acquire higher degrees.