FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABROAD


    (Views of University of Toronto,                        Canada)

A must read presentation for students looking for international destinations for higher education.

It can be safely foretold that in another about fifty years the whole world will be governed by the youth of their countries. The knowledge they have acquired and thoughts focused by which shall ensure the progress of their people. They would come up to that level by the education they had. We will now find the standards of education of some countries.

Canada
26 Canadian Universities appeared in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018 and the QS World University Rankings 2019 out of which 3 are included in the global top 50 and 11 more Universities are included in the world's top 300. The most popular study destinations for international students are Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec.

Different types of education are provided in Canada.

Universities: They focus on research and provide both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Community colleges and technical, applied arts or applied science schools: They offer diplomas, certificates, bachelor's degrees and associate's degrees.

The easy application process, affordable study options and great post study opportunities make it always the preferred destination for international students. Actually this destination is preferred by those who are looking for alternative while considering the strict immigration rules of USA. Students Survey conducted by the Canadian Bureau for International Education, 95% of students recommend Canada as a study destination and 90% of students were satisfied with the heir studies. In 2014 Canada spent 6% of its GDP on education, higher than the average of 5.2% in comparison to the OECD countries.

Canadian Universities are recognised for their result oriented research work and producing some of the greatest academicians. The University of Toronto has produced 10 Nobel laureates and 5 Canadian Prime Ministers. Further to these, 7 Noble Prize winners and 65 Olympic medalists are associated with the University of British Columbia.

(Indebted to Country with Best Higher Education System by Piyush Kohli, Study abroad expert, as updated on January 8, 2021)

K V George
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