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Canada Student Visa & Education Overview

The USA hosts more international students than any other country — Ivy League prestige, cutting-edge research and unmatched career outcomes across STEM, business and the arts.

100+
Universities
800k+
Intl. students
CAD 20–35k
Avg. tuition
Up to 3 yrs
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Why Canada?

Why Study in Canada?

  • Largest selection of universities and programs
  • World-leading research
  • funding Strong STEM-OPT career pathway
  • Vibrant campus life and global alumni networks
  • Pathway to H-1B and long-term immigration

Top Universities

Globally ranked institutions we partner with in Canada.

  • Harvard University
  • Stanford University
  • MIT
  • Princeton University
  • Yale University
  • Columbia University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Carnegie Mellon University

Popular Courses

In-demand programs with strong career outcomes.

Computer Science Data Analytics MBA Engineering Biotechnology Finance Public Health AI & Machine Learning

Intakes

  • Fall (Main) August / September
  • Spring x Spring January
  • Summer May

Living Cost

$10,000–$18,000 per year. Major metros (NYC, SF, Boston) trend higher; college towns are more affordable.

Work Rights

On-campus work up to 20 hrs/week. CPT during studies and OPT after graduation.

Post-Study Opportunities

Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides 12 months of work authorization, extended by 24 months for STEM graduates — total up to 3 years.

Visa Requirements

  • Visa Requirements
  • I-20 from a SEVP-approved school
  • DS-160 form & SEVIS fee receipt
  • Visa interview at US embassy
  • Proof of financial support
  • Academic transcripts & test scores (SAT/GRE/GMAT/IELTS/TOEFL)
Top Student Cities

Where students love to live in Canada

Boston, MA

Home to Harvard and MIT — the academic capital of the US.

New York City

Finance, media, fashion — Columbia and NYU lead the way.

San Francisco Bay

Stanford, Berkeley and Silicon Valley internships.

Los Angeles

UCLA, USC and entertainment industry powerhouse.

Chicago

UChicago and Northwestern — strong business and economics.

Seattle

UW and Amazon/Microsoft co-op opportunities.

Admission Process

Step-by-step to Canada

Step 1

Take SAT / GRE / GMAT + TOEFL

Standardized tests required by most US universities.

Step 2

Submit applications via Common App / direct

Essays, LORs and SOPs are critical for admission.

Step 3

Receive I-20 from chosen university

After accepting offer, school issues the SEVIS I-20.

Step 4

F-1 visa interview at US embassy

DS-160, SEVIS fee and document verification.

Scholarships

Funding opportunities in Canada

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Prestigious fully-funded master's and PhD scholarship.

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Up to $100,000 for top US institutions.

AAUW International Fellowships

For women pursuing graduate study in the US.

University Assistantships

TA/RA positions covering tuition + stipend at most schools.

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