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Affordable Schools in Canada for International Students

Eunice — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:29:06 +0000

Affordable schools in Canada may seem hard to come by, but they really do exist. International students looking to apply to schools with affordable tuition fees in Canada should read this! This piece brings together some of Canada’s top schools with affordable tuition fees. Keep reading to see all schools listed in this post.

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

BCIT has a 98% graduate employment rate. Cohort-style teaching model with small class sizes and close-knit collaboration throughout the program. Best training facilities include a 300,000-square foot state-of-the-art Aerospace Technology Campus, a broadcast & media studio, an innovative IT learning space, and a forensics lab.

Tuition

$16,452 – $18,969 CAD per year

Cost of Living

$12,000 CAD per Year

Language Requirements

Undergraduate IELTS: 6.0 Overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Postgraduate: IELTS: 6.5 Overall (no individual band less than 6.0)

Top Programs Offered

1-Year Certificate and 2/ 3- Year Diploma (Undergraduate)

3D Modeling, Art, and Animation, Accounting, Architectural, Artificial Intelligence Mang, Biomedical Engineering, Broadcast and Online Journalism, Business Management, Chemical and Environmental, Entrepreneurship, Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation, Food Technology, Geomatics Engineering, Financial Planning, Full-Stack Web Development, General Insurance and Risk, Graphic Design, Mechatronics and Robotics, Network Administration, Occupational Health and Safety, Software Systems Developer, Supply Chain, Tourism.

4-Year Undergraduate Degree

Accounting, Architectural Science, Civil Engineering, Ecological Restoration, Forensics and Cybersecurity, Interior Design, Public Health Inspection.

Postgraduate Degrees and Diplomas

Applied Science, Business Administration, Engineering.

What the British Columbia Institute of Technology Has to Offer

Post-Study Work Visa (Eligible Programs)
Work While Studying
Co-op or Internship
Accommodations Available
Conditional Offer Letter

Cambrian College

Ranked #1 by employers for highly-skilled, job-ready graduates. Largest public college of applied arts and technology in Northern Ontario. Cambrian college is located in Canada’s happiest city, beautiful Greater Sudbury, Ontario, which combines small-town friendliness with big city appeal. The vision of Cambrian College is to imagine the impossible, to inspire one another, and to innovate in ways that have yet to be fully explored.

Average Tuition

$14,060 CAD per year

Average Cost of Living

$11,000 CAD per year

Language Requirements

Undergraduate Certificate/Diploma: IELTS 6.0 (no individual band below 5.5)

Postgraduate Certificate: IELTS 6.5 (no individual band lower than 6.0)

Top Programs Offered

1-Year Certificate and 2/ 3- Year Diploma (Undergraduate)

Business Fundamentals, Carpentry and Renovation, Corporate Safety and Security, Dental Assisting, General Arts and Science, Personal Support Worker.

2- and 3-Year Undergraduate Diplomas

Business Administration, Child and Youth Care (CYCP), Computer Systems Technology, Early Childhood Education, Engineering Technician, Graphic Design.

Postgraduate Certificates

Crime Analytics, Health Analytics, International Business, Mobile App. Development, Project Management, Supply Chain Management.

International Student Scholarships

Coventry University offers several scholarships and bursaries to international Students. Here are some scholarships including:

Postgraduate Territory Award valued at £1,500
International Academic Excellence Award valued at £2,000
Data Science Scholarship valued at £10,000

What the Coventry University Has to Offer

Post-Graduation Work Permit (Eligible Programs)
Co-op or Internship
Work while Studying
Accommodations Available
Conditional Offer Letter

Canada College

Canada college is one of the most affordable schools in Canada. The school offers free French language lessons to students. Offers Attestation of College (AEC) studies including an 8 week internship. Also, accredited by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (permit # 693,550). Home to students from 160 different countries. Canada college remains a popular choice for international students from around the world.

Average Tuition

$9,831 CAD per year

Average Cost Of Living

$14,700 CAD per year

Language Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent. GPA: 50% minimum

IELTS: 6.0 overall

Top Programs Offered

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma (Available in French and English)
Business Intelligence
Database Administration
Digital Content Creation
Digital Marketing
Early Childhood Education
Business Administration and Commerce

What the Cranfield University Has to Offer

Post-Graduation Work Permit (Eligible Programs)
Co-op or Internship
Work While Studying
Accommodations Available
Conditional Offer Letter

Canadore College

Canadore College has one of the highest graduation rates in Ontario, as well as a 95% employer satisfaction rate. Also one of the affordable schools in Canada offering admission to international students. Shares a campus with Nippising University,-. Canadore college is one of the only colleges in Ontario to share a campus with a university. It has a 45,000+ global alumni network. Canadore is the college of choice for connecting people, education, and employment through leadership and innovation. The learning environment at Canadore focuses on student success and is supportive of diversity.

Average Tuition

$12,660 to $14,530 CAD per year

Average Cost of Living

$10,000 to $12,000 CAD per year

Language Requirements

Undergraduate Certificate/Diploma: IELTS 5.5 (no individual band below 5.0)

Aviation Programs, Postgraduate Certificates: IELTS 6.0 (no individual band lower than 5.5)

High-Demand Healthcare Programs: IELTS 6.5 (no individual band lower than 6.0)

Top Programs Offered

1-Year Certificate Year Diploma (Undergraduate)

Aircraft Structural Repair, Business Fundamentals, Culinary Skills- Chef Training, Personal Support Worker, Mechanical Techniques, Motive Power Fundamentals.

2- and 3-Year Undergraduate Diplomas

Aviation Technology, Computer Systems Technology, Digital Cinematography, Early Childhood Education, Engineering Technician, Practical Nursing.

Postgraduate Certificates

Business Management, Construction Management, Environment Management, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, Supply Chain Management.

All registered full-time students who pay the extended health plan fee are automatically enrolled in the guard.me Extended Health Plan at Canadore effective September 1 or January 1, depending on which semester students begin their studies.

What the Canadore College Has to Offer

Post-Graduation Work Permit (Eligible Programs)
Work while Studying
Accommodations Available
Conditional Offer Letter

Cape Breton University

Ranked #6 by Maclean’s for student satisfaction (2021). International students account for 50% of the student population. Has some of the smallest class sizes in Canada (15:1 student-teacher ratio) and is one of the affordable schools in Canada for international students. Offers $2.5M in entrance scholarships and bursaries. The university pushes the boundaries of innovation and thought leadership, creating global citizens and change-makers. The learning experience at CBU is built on dynamic research based on the university’s academic plan—Transformation Through Inquiry.

Average Tuition

CAD 16,889 per year

Cost of Living

CAD 10,000 per year

Language Requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 6.0)

Top Programs Offered

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma With Transfer to Dalhousie University

Public Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering.

3-Year and 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree

Nursing, Engineering Technology, Emergency Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Anthropology, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Applied Theater, Political Science, Psychology.

Postgraduate Certificates and Master’s Degree

Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Management, Business Management.

What the Cape Breton University Has to Offer

Post-Graduation Work Permit (Eligible Programs)
Co-op or Internship
Work while studying
Accommodations Available
Conditional Offer Letter

Also see this for more information on affordable schools in Canada.

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A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO UK POST-STUDY WORK VISA

Chinwe — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:58:16 +0000

A UK post-study work visa allows international students to stay back in the UK after graduating. Also known as UK graduate visa. It allows them to stay for about two years. Many use this as an opportunity to get employment. Every student looking to stay back and work in the Uk after their MSc/Ph.D should read this!

In September 2019, the UK Government announced that from 2020/21, international students who complete an undergraduate or MSc/Ph.D. degree in the UK can stay and work in the UK for up to two years. This permits you to stay in the UK for at least two years after completing a course in the UK.

The following determines if you are eligible or not:

The education provider (University/College) where you completed the course;
You must be in the UK when you apply.
The program the applicant completed;
The length of time the student studied in the UK.
The applicant is in the United Kingdom.
The applicant currently holds a Student Visa or a Tier 4
The applicant has acquired a UK undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree, or completed another eligible course for the required time on a Student Visa or Tier 4.
Your education provider (such as your university or college) has told the Home Office you have completed your course. (You can ask your education provider if you are not sure whether they have told the Home Office you have completed your course.)

POINTS TO NOTE

Graduate Visa applications must be submitted to the UK Home Office before the applicant’s current Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa expires. A Graduate Visa will be issued for two years. For students who hold a Ph.D. or other doctoral qualifications, the visa duration will be granted for three years. The start date of the visa will be from the day the application is approved.

It is not possible to renew a Graduate Visa. Suppose the applicant wishes to continue staying in the UK beyond two years, an application to switch to a different visa category (such as a Skilled Worker Visa) must be made before the expiry of the Graduate visa.

The route does not require you to show funds or finance. You would have already proven your English proficiency by completing your degree at a UK university. As a result, a demonstration of English language proficiency when submitting your application is not needed.

HOW TO APPLY

For a UK post-study work visa, you have to apply online. Your partner and children can also apply to stay in the UK if they are eligible.

WHEN TO APPLY

You must apply before your study visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa expires.

The application can be done after your education provider (your university or college) has told the Home Office that you have completed your course. Which you must have taken with your Student or Tier 4 (General) student visa. You do not have to wait until you have graduated or have a certificate.

You will have to prove your identity and provide your documents when you apply. Your application may take longer if you need an appointment to do this. You will find out if you need one when you start your application.

GETTING A DECISION

Once you have applied online, proved your identity, and provided your documents. A decision on visa within eight weeks. You can stay in the UK while you wait for a decision.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST

When you apply for a Graduate visa, you will need to:

pay the £715 application fee
pay the healthcare surcharge – this is usually £624 for each year you will be in the UK

WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN NOT DO

With a UK post-study work visa, you can:

work in most jobs
look for work
be self-employed
continue living in the UK with your partner and children, if they are eligible
do voluntary work
travel abroad and return to the UK

You cannot:

apply for most benefits (public funds), or the State Pension
work as a professional sportsperson
If your application is successful, you will get a list of what you can and cannot do with a Graduate visa.

CAN YOU STUDY WITH A GRADUATE VISA?

You can only study with a Graduate visa if your chosen course is not eligible for a Student visa. If your program is eligible for a student visa, you can extend your Student visa instead.

CAN I SWITCH TO THE SKILLED WORKER ROUTE?

The latest news on UK post-study work visa shows that, from the Graduate route, you may be eligible to switch to the Skilled Worker route. If you meet the relevant requirements, you get to stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer. It is for a maximum of five years and contributes to settlement rights, meaning you may be able to apply for permanent residency in the UK. The Graduate route does not count towards settlement rights.

To be eligible for the Skilled Worker route, you must demonstrate that:

You have a job offer from a Home Office-licensed sponsor

skill level
You will be paid a minimum salary by your sponsor (normally £25,600 or the going rate for that particular job, whichever is higher)
You can speak English at the intermediate level at B1 (on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages).

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE GRADUATE ROUTE?

The Graduate Route is unsponsored, which means you can use the time after you graduate to work or look for a job, at any skill level. You will have the opportunity to gain work experience, undertake an internship, or work as a freelancer in the UK.

There is no minimum salary requirement, and there is no limit on how many international students can have the opportunity to stay in the UK through the Graduate Route.

Once you have found suitable employment in the UK, you will have the chance to switch to a skilled work route and remain in the UK after your two or three years have come to an end.

Are you a Nigerian student? Are you looking to apply to a UK university and begin your visa application process? contact our fully qualified visa team today! Click here

Also, see Gov.UK for more information on your graduate visa eligibility status.

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SCHOLARSHIPS IN CANADA

Chinwe — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:19:36 +0000

SCHOLARSHIP IN CANADA

Scholarships in Canada are among the most frequently asked questions we receive every day and we figure we could help people simplify what is currently available in Canada.

Undergraduate Level

Most colleges and universities have a financial aid office. The financial aid office publishes scholarships and bursaries and for some, there are some departmental scholarships. Most of these scholarships come from organizations, foundations/NGOs, or universities themselves. The reasons for awarding them vary widely. We may award them based on merit. It means good WAEC and high school results for Nigerian students. These awards can be for leadership, sports, and sometimes even for issues related to justice or war in a country. Those will be country-specific. Typically, this is for the undergraduate level.

Some schools may grant as low as $500 or as high as 100% in scholarships. These 100% scholarships often have two to five recipients.

Then 50% may also have you two to ten recipients, and then there’ll be a large pool of scholarships given to students who meet a particular grade. For instance, maybe you have an 80 percentile in your academic results, and you’ll be eligible for 2000 or 3000 off your tuition. That is how most scholarships work. While there are other hidden secrets involved in scholarships, you’ll need to book a consultation to get some more information on that.

Postgraduate Level

It is similar at the postgraduate level. Most of the time, it depends on merit. Your chances of getting a merit scholarship at the postgraduate school will depend on whether you have a first-class or a good 2.1.

At the postgraduate level, the funding available is for research programs, thesis programs that require you to do research. Schools and professors have funding from various sources set aside, so you need to be employed there to be eligible for the award. They would pay you a stipend; part of that stipend could take care of your school fees. So you have to be set for maybe even 80 to 90% or even 100% of what you will need while you are doing research, and it will take between two to three years, and if you’re going for a direct Ph.D. it may even take up to five years. This applies to both the postgraduate and doctorate levels. Students will get funding based on research that fits. You just need to research the school you’re interested in, what you have, what the school requires, and apply.

These 15 schools will give you a scholarship if you want to do a Masters/Ph.D. in Canada.

If you are interested in learning more, please click here to schedule a paid scholarship consultation.

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