1. Types of studying in Canada and application conditions
1. Types of postgraduate students studying in Canada
1, master of teaching
Teaching a master's degree is the most common application direction, that is, you can get a master's degree after completing all required courses and graduation requirements. This kind of master is also called professional master.
The form of class is mainly taught by teachers, supplemented by self-study. It is easier to apply than a research-oriented master's degree, but such courses rarely offer scholarships and the tuition fees will be slightly higher. There will be some restrictions on choosing schools and majors, but it is very suitable for students who have a tendency to work or immigrate to Canada because of the short academic system and low investment.
2. Research master's degree
This degree is based on project research. When applying for this degree, you need to pay attention to the research direction of the professor, whether you are interested in this direction, whether you are suitable for this direction and so on. In addition, research-oriented masters need to do projects during their studies. If they cooperate with professors, they will get research funds or teaching assistants, which is very different from teaching-oriented master's degree.
After graduation, research-oriented masters need to pass written and oral examinations and submit their master's thesis before they can obtain their degree certificates.
Second, the conditions for applying for a master's degree in Canada
1, education requirements
To apply for a master's degree in Canada, you must have a four-year bachelor's degree certificate; Or have finished the first semester of senior year, and can provide proof of academic qualifications of that year.
2. Academic achievements
At present, all Canadian universities recognize the achievements of China students, such as high school scores, exam scores and college entrance examination scores.
If you are studying in a university, you also need to provide the learning results of the university. For me, I have to reach 85 points or above in three years of high school, and different majors have different requirements for scores, such as business or engineering, and I can even reach 90 points or above. This admission standard changes slightly every year according to the number of applicants.
Canadian universities have different requirements for NMET and HKCEE scores. For example, the University of Guelph requires NMET scores above 550, while the University of Victoria requires 65% of the total score of the year. If the school does not explicitly require it, the school generally only refers to it. However, with the increasing number of students applying in China, the scores of NMET and HKCEE become more and more important in the application.
For master's degree applications, some universities in Canada will pay more attention to the institutional background. UBC clearly shows that the GPA of 2 1 1 institutions is 80; Double non-university GPA 85. However, for example, the GPA is only required to be above 80 points.
However, I suggest that if the undergraduate course is not 985 or 2 1 1, the GPA above 85 is still relatively competitive.
3. Language achievement
Applicants for postgraduate study in Canada need to pass TOEFL or academic IELTS. Schools generally require IELTS scores of not less than 6.5, and individual items are not less than 6; TOEFL acceptance is above 92- 100. In addition, Canadian universities generally need to pass GRE or GMAT, but this requirement varies from school to school and major. Generally, Canadian universities recommend submitting these two grades, but not necessarily. So if you feel that your GPA is not ideal, you can also submit these two exams as an auxiliary evaluation of your application.
Many graduate students of science and engineering in Canadian universities do not require GRE scores or "GRE score proposal", but if the applicant has a good GRE or GMAT score as an aspect of competitiveness, priority can be given.
Generally speaking, the requirements of these achievements are that GMAT needs 550-600 or more and GRE needs 300 or more.
4. Application documents
Another important part of the Canadian master's application is the application documents.
The application documents include resume, 2-3 letters of recommendation and personal statement, and the school will judge whether the students have academic research ability and development according to these materials.
In addition, applicants with work experience also need to provide a job certification letter, and at the same time write down their work experience and future plans in their personal statements, which should be combined with the target major.
5. Work experience (extra points, if any)
Canadian universities also attach great importance to applicants' work experience. If the applicant has relevant work experience, it is advantageous when applying.
For example, the Business School of UBC University requires students to provide social activities to prove that they are excellent.
Compared with a report card in black and white, rich and practical work experience can better reflect the applicant's actual work ability, so that people can better complete the later research topics instead of being a "learning machine".
Therefore, it is recommended that students who are preparing to apply for a master's degree in Canada go out for internships more during their undergraduate years.
Although the cost of studying in Canada is low, the review and requirements of Canadian universities, especially for graduate students, are not relaxed at all. Therefore, for students who are going to study in Canada to apply for graduate students, they must be careful when preparing the application materials for studying in Canada, so as not to delay their application for studying abroad.
2. Preparation materials for studying in Canada
1. Materials prepared by individuals holding Canadian study visas:
1. Original and photocopy of the letter of admission to Canadian schools: the information in the letter of admission must have the tuition fee of the applicant for studying abroad visa.
The record, starting and ending time and registrable time of studying in Canada, and the admission time has not expired.
2. Personal passport:
Personal passports should be valid for more than nine months from the date of returning to China. The old passport should be signed on the last page of the passport, and the old passport that has been used before should also be provided with the original;
3. Personal photo:
Photos of the last half year, size: 35mm x 45mm.
4. Personal ID card:
Provide a copy of A4 valid ID card;
5. Household registration book:
Provide my original household registration book;
6. Physical examination report: a copy of the physical examination form provided by the designated physical examination doctor;
7. High school related certification materials: high school diploma and high school scores stamped and notarized. I am in high school, and I need to provide proof of attendance and proof of achievement. The proof of attending high school needs to be printed on the professional stationery of the school. The information includes: the applicant's name, class, school address, contact information and official seal of the school;
8. University-related certification materials: If you graduate from a university to study in Canada, you need public documents and course transcripts from universities and colleges; If you have not graduated, you should indicate the expected graduation date and the degree and diploma you will get after graduation;
9. Notarization of documents: all relevant documents such as graduation certificates and qualification certificates are handed over to international students;
10. No proof of crime: Canadian student visa applicants who have lived in other countries or regions outside China for more than 6 months after reaching the age of 18 are required to produce the proof of no crime provided by the local police;
1 1. study plan: a study plan with a Canadian study permit;
12. If you study in Quebec, Canada, you need to submit a valid Quebec Admission Notice (CAQ).
Two. Financial materials for applying for a study visa in Canada:
1. Proof of tuition fees for studying abroad: provide proof that 1 year tuition fees have been paid, or provide proof of deposit that existing funds can pay 1 year tuition fees. At the same time, please submit the purchase certificate of 10000 Canadian dollar investment guarantee certificate (GIC) issued by Canadian participating financial institutions (which can be issued by Bank of China or China Everbright Bank);
2. Proof of kinship: the funds for studying abroad are provided by parents, and it is recommended to provide proof of kinship;
3. Economic proof of the investor of study abroad expenses:
(1) printed on the company's official stationery, including name, position, working time, income in recent two years, bonus and extra income.
Income certificate stamped with the official seal of the company;
(2) The salary from half a year to 1 year is mobile;
(3) the original tax payment for each parent's annual income, indicating the taxpayer's name and tax amount;
4. If one or both parents have a company, they also need to submit:
(1) Notarization of business license;
(2) Wage bills for the past six months to 1 year;
(3) The financial audit report and capital verification report of the company in the latest fiscal year.
5. Proof of funds:
Twelve months of capital accumulation history proves that:
(1) Original bank deposit certificate within two months;
(2) deposit passbook or certificate of deposit. If it is a card, print a half-year running account.
6. Other assets:
(1) financial vouchers such as stock and fund transaction records;
(2) Proof of fixed assets such as real estate license and motor vehicle registration certificate.
7. Description of the source of family funds:
It is necessary to write down the source of family income in the form of information, such as wages, stock funds and other investments, business transactions, real estate transactions or leases; In order to prove the authenticity of the information, it is necessary to provide relevant supporting documents.
Three. Other requirements for applying for a study visa in Canada:
1. On-the-job applicants also need to provide:
Original employee certification letter, including: company name, address and contact number; Employment time, position,
Proof of income, etc.
2. Application Form for Studying Abroad:
IMM 1294 Form-Application Form for Canadian Study Permit
2) Family Information Form (IMM5645E)
3) details of education and employment
4) Family table and detailed table of education and employment.
3. The main advantages of studying in Canada
First, the visa is valid for a long time.
If you apply for studying in Canada, you can apply for a visa for up to 10 years with the offer. This will be very beneficial for you to find a job in Canada in the future. You can try to immigrate after you find a job. Immigration in Canada is not as difficult as in the United States. Moreover, when you become a permanent resident of Canada, it will be much easier for your immediate family to apply for a Canadian visa. The time limit is 10 year.
Second, world-class education.
The government attaches great importance to education and invests heavily in education every year, so Canada has a complete education system. You don't have to worry that the education you receive in Canada is worse than that in other countries.
Third, pay attention to international students.
The Canadian government gives 5 million Canadian dollars to international students every year. As long as you are good enough, you can study in it, and your parents don't have to bear your expenses. In addition, there are 84,000 international students in China, which is the largest group of international students. Can better integrate into local schools.
Fourth, the tuition is lower.
Popular British and American countries spend 200,000-300,000 a year studying abroad, while Canada only needs about/kloc-0.50 million, which is more acceptable to the middle class.
5. Good law and order
Safety is always one of the most important factors. You certainly don't want to have an accident abroad. The crime rate in Canada is at a relatively low level in the world, so you will be less worried. Moreover, the political situation in Canada is stable, so there is no need to worry about sudden policy.