Introduction to Canada

                                                                                         


Canada is the second largest country in the world and a nation of great ethnic and cultural diversity.
Initially populated by various First Nation tribes and then colonized by the French and British, Canada is today a cultural mosaic made up of people who have come from all around the world.
Few countries can compare with the natural beauty, geographic diversity and wildlife of Canada. Bordered by the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans, Canada’s ever-changing topography ranges from the dizzying heights of the Rocky Mountains to vast boreal forests, endless prairies, desert and rainforest regions. Added to the extraordinary natural beauty are the vibrant, cosmopolitan cities where most of the population lives.
Facts & Figures
Population:                33,500,000 (2011)
Capital:                      Ottawa, Ontario
Total area:                 9,984,670 km²
Land:                          9,093,507 km ²
Water:                        891,163 km ²



Requirements for Admission and Visa Applications
To successfully make an application for the desired program for most of the colleges and universities in Canada, you must fulfil their requirements. Your application will be reviewed by the admission department of the very institution. Mainly, the following things are considered as the requirements.
You are required of providing us with your academic as well as financial backgorund. Academic credentials, i.e. SLC/10th, +2/PCL, Diploma, Bachelor's or Masters, depending on the programs of your interest, must be of good standing from the well-accredited institutions.

For Graduate: IELTS min 6.5 or TOFEL minimum 70 (GMAT &GRE may be required depending on the program or University)
•        A regular bonafide student.
•        Two passport size photo.
•        Study Gap not more than 2 year.
•        CGPA 3.00+ out of 4.00
•        Need a Genuine Bank statement (Anybody can be sponsor but 1" blood is preferred)
•        Resume
•        Have strong enough social and economic ties to Bangladesh.
•        Are in good health.
•        Are law-abiding and have no record of criminal activity.
•        3 Recommendation letter from your institute.
•        Work Experience (If Possible)
•        Statement of Purpose.
 
For Undergraduate: IELTS min 5.5 or HSC passing year 2014/2015.
•        A regular bona fide student.
•        One passport size photo.
•        Study Gap not more 1 year.
•        GPA 4.00+ out of 5.00
•        Need a Genuine Bank statement (Anybody can be sponsor but 1st blood is preferred)


 

Basic Living Costs in Canada as an International Student


Basic Medical Insurance
•    $276.75 for the first 4 month semester, then
•    $69.50 per month
Text books
•    $150.00 - $700.00 per semester depending on your program.
Housing
•    Homestay: $700.00 per month
•    Residence: $1,840 - $2,000 per semester
•    Off-Campus: $450.00- $750.00 per month
Food
•    approximately $200.00 per month if not in homestay (food is included in homestay fees).
Student bus pass
•    $110.00 per semester
Mobile phone (basic package)
•    approximately $25.00 per month
Entertainment/ clothes/ gifts
•    $80.00- 100.00 per month
Note: choose ONE housing option: home stay OR residence OR off-campus.
Prices are subject to change. Expenses are approximate and may vary from program to program.
The amounts estimated for food and entertainment will be affected by your individual choices and behaviours.

College & Universities
•    Discovery Community College
•    Selkirk College
•    University Canada West
•    Northern Lights College
•    Mohawks College
•    NorQuest College
•    College of the Rockies
•    University of New Brunswick
•    Royal Roads University
•    Mount Saint Vincent University
•    University of Northern British Columbia
•    University of Calgary
•    Lakehead University
•    Coquitlam College
•    Seneca College
•    Canadian Tourism College
•    College of New Caledonia
•    Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts