According to a report, the Indian students ranked on the second position on the basis of the number of students that migrate every year to study in Canada for getting the high quality education. According to a recent report released on 7th November, 2014, approximately 13,758 Indian Students were got their Canadian Student visas. Apart from it also thousands of people from all over the world migrate there for gaining information from its world class education system.

Not,only the students are excited to go and study in Canada, but also Canadian government is looking forward to double the number of students coming to get educated from Canada. To encourage the foreign students, in June 2014, Canada announced reformed regulations to strengthen Canada’s reputation as a study destination and improve services to genuine students, while maintaining Canada’s international reputation for high-quality education.

It is compulsory for all foreign students to obtain a student authority and visa before migrating to study in Canada. A student must also meet the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations under normal circumstances. Kindly allow a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks for your visa to be processed.

Read the step by step procedure of getting Canada student visa, provided in the below given content by the qualified team of Western Overseas:

To study in Canada firstly, you should obtain an approval of admissions (offer letter) from an accredited education provider in Canada. There are numerous SDS Colleges and Universities in Canada that offers a wide range of programs and great facilities to their students. The best way to find a right education provider is to conduct research on the best colleges/universities in Canada offering relevant courses and shortlist a few of them. After this, browse the website of the shortlisted colleges and select the appropriate one in terms of quality of education, ranking, program structure, program fee and other facilities for international students.

Then complete the application to the institution of your choice. While applying for admission, you need to submit a few documents, including proof of your previous academic qualifications, passport copy, and proof of your English language ability. Wait until your offer letter is received.

After accepting your offer from your education provider, you must pay the tuition fee as mentioned in the offer letter. This payment is made by International Wire Transfer. Once the institutions have received and processed your tuition fee payment, they will issue you with receipt. This receipt will be needed to lodge your Canada student visa application.

It is compulsory for the students to buy a special guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) from any of the participating bank like: Nova Scotia Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI Canada Bank, CIBC Bank for the amount of $ 10,200 CAD for the adjustment of the living expenses of the first year. Approx. $200 will be deducted as the administrative charges of Bank (It depends on Bank to Bank). The student receives $ 2000 immediately after arrival in Canada. Next $8000 will be paid to the students in 12 equal installments as each month’s living expenses. This is a nonredeemable investment.

You will now need to take a medical examination a doctor approved by the Canadian government. You can find a list of approved panel by visiting; (http://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx).

You will be provided a receipt for the medical, which is required when you apply for a visa. The medical report will automatically be transferred to the visa office.

To lodge your visa application you will need to provide the documents as per SDS Checklist:

1. Visa Application Form
2. Original valid passport with photocopy of the Biodata page
3. Family information form .
4. An Acceptance Letter issued by the SDS Educational institute in Canada
5. Use of Representative Form (IMM 5476)
6. Proof of English Proficiency Test
7. Academic Documents
8. Receipt of Payment of Tuition fee
9. Evidence of GIC purchase
10. Student Questionnaire
11. Medical, etc.

After receiving the passport, you will get to know about the outcome of your Canadian student visa application.

1. We provide you a FREE Counseling session (Telephonic/In-person) to help you choose a right education provider and relevant course to study in Canada.
2. We help you apply to the chosen college and we take the responsibility of doing all the hard work of tracking the applications by staying in touch with the institution, on your behalf.
3. We assist you in paying your fees and also in the purchase of GIC.
4. Just like your admission application, also we will help you to lodge your visa file and keep you updated on the progress of your application
5. As soon as we get to know the results of your application for your Canadian student visa, we will inform you and then you can collect your passport.
6. Proof of English Proficiency Test
7. At DS Overseas, we can help you organize your travel arrangements to begin your new student life in Canada. Air ticketing, insurance and foreign exchange can all be arranged through us to make studying overseas easier and a once-in-a-life experience!.

List Of SDS Colleges In Ontario :

Ontario is the destination where you can see  the multicultural population. In this province of Canada you can meet with peoples of any of the community, from which you have belonged to. Here, education is the base of a growing economy and a powerful society. The colleges in this province, provide the different educational opportunities for each individual. So, if you are interested then you can check out the list of SDS Colleges in Ontario from here:

1. Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning- Oakville – Ontario
2. Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology- Toronto – Ontario
3. Sault College- Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
4. Northern College- South Porcupine – Ontario
5. Niagara College-  Welland – Ontario
6. Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology-  Hamilton – Ontario
7. Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology-  Belleville – Ontario
8. Lawrence College- Kingston – Ontario
9. Lambton College of Applied Arts & Technology-  Sarnia – Ontario
10. Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning-  Toronto – Ontario
11. Georgian College of Arts & Technology-  BARRIE – Ontario
12. George Brown College-  Toronto – Ontario
13. Fleming College- Peterborough, Ontario
14. Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology-  London – Ontario
15. Durham College-  Oshawa – Ontario
16. Confederation College of Applied Arts & Technology-  Thunderbay – Ontario
17. Conestoga College- Kitchener –   Ontario
18. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology- Windsor – Ontario
19. Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology-Toronto Ontario
20. Canadore College -North Bay, Ontario
21. Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology- Sudbury – Ontario
22. Algonquin College-     Ottawa – Ontario

List Of SDS Colleges In British Columbia :

Every year, thousands of International students from different countries come to British Columbia for their higher education. If you are planning to study here, then we have a List Of SDS Colleges In British Columbia. You can choose your specific college from this list.

Camosun College-Victoria- B.C

College of New Caledonia- Prince George – B.C

College of the Rockies- Cranbrook, B.C

Columbia International College- Vancouver – B.C

Douglas College-  New Westminster – B.C

Kwantlen Polytechnic University- Surrey – B.C

Langara College- Vancouver- B.C

North Island College- Vancouver Island – B.C

Northern Lights College – Dawson Creek – B.C

Okanagan College- Salmon Arm – B.C

Selkirk College- Castlegar – B.C

University of  the Fraser Valley – Abbotsford – B.C

Vancouver Community College-Vancouver- B.C

Vancouver Island University – Nanaimo – B.C

List Of SDS Colleges In Alberta :

The administration of Alberta has the exclusive authority to make laws respecting education. This province of Western Canada is the house of various technical institutions, regulate universities, colleges and other educational forms and institutions. Where the list of SDS Colleges in Alberta is provided below:

Bow Valley College-Calagary – Alberta

Lakeland College-  Vermillion – Alberta

Medicine Hat College- Alberta

Norquest College- Edmonton – Alberta

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology- Edmoton, Alberta

List Of SDS Colleges In Manitoba : (Govt.)

Choosing Manitoba your Study Destination is an excellent choice, it will help you to meet your education goals. This is a place from where you can get the world-class education at an affordable price. The list of SDS Colleges in Manitoba (Govt.) is:

Assiniboine Community College- Manitoba

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology- Winnipeg – Manitoba

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science & Technology- Winnipeg – Manitoba

List Of SDS Colleges In Saskatchewan : (Govt.)

There are numerous, world-class publicly-funded, government-recognized SDS colleges are located in Saskatchewan that attract a large number of international students from different countries around the world. The list Of SDS Colleges In Saskatchewan (Govt.) is:

Parkland College-SASKATCHEWAN

Saskatchewan Polytechnic- SASKATOON

List Of SDS Colleges In Quebec : (Govt.)

In this province of Canada there is only one SDS College, which is Lasalle College. But still, because of the word Class education of this college, this province has a name in the world of education.

As per the Canadian constitution, Education is a provincial responsibility. Thus, there are considerable differences between the education systems of different Canadian provinces. But still, the standards throughout the country are uniformly high.

Post-secondary education is offered by four types of educational institutions.

Universities: Canadian Universities are mainly public-funded. Thus, high-quality education is available for international students at lower tuition fees, as compared to their competing counterparts.

University Colleges: The Canadian University System is Co-ordinated with the University Colleges. They offer students a choice between a lot of practical-oriented school diplomas and certificates or the academic-oriented university degree programs. So you have a wide sea of choices there.

Community colleges and technical institutes: Community colleges and technical institutes are those Institutes, that offers the business-oriented courses with small classes, off-campus curriculum offerings, better laboratory and classroom space and an interactive learning approach. Individuality to the Canadian colleges is offered by the combination of different employer-centered curriculum.

Technical/ Career College: This is a privately-owned and operated college. Their prime intent is to prepare the students for the job market after a short period of instructions. They emphasize more on practical expertise over a broad range of programs.

For further information, contact our Study Visa Consultants for Canada.

Canada is one of the top study destination in the world. The most popular Canadian province for international students are Ontario with capital Toronto, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia and Quebec, where you will find most of the best Canadian universities and colleges. Apart for SDS and Non SDS you have the option to apply for a student visa under the university Category. Just like other countries, the international students prefer to  get admission in the top universities of Canada, for their higher studies. But do you know how you can find the top universities in Canada? Here, for your convenience, we are going to give you the list of some top most universities of Canada that are ranked as the best one Universities of Canada from last many years:

Lakehead University ThunderBay

McMaster University Hamiilton

University of Waterloo Waterloo, Cambridge,Kitchener, Stratford

Carleton University Ottawa

Trent University Peterborough, Oshawa

University of Toronto

University of Waterloo

York University

University of Western Ontario

University of Windsor

Kwantlen Polytechnic University – SURREY – B.C

University of Canada West –Vancouver

University of  the Fraser Valley – ABBOTSFORD – B.C

Vancouver Island University – NANAIMO – B.C

University of Northern British Columbia

Capilano University British Columbia

Simon Fraser University Burnaby, Surrey,Vancouver

Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops

University of British Columbia

Brock University

University of Alberta

University of Calgary

University of Winnipeg

University of Manitoba

University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon

University of Regina Saskatchewan

Concordia University Montreal

McGill University

Cape Breton University – Sydney

Dalhousie University

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the official title of the UK) is, in fact, a unitary state consisting of four main parts: the three constituent countries of England, Scotland, and Wales (collectively termed as Great Britain) and the province of Northern Ireland. Apart from 66 official cities, the UK has a large number of towns big enough to be considered as cities. However, some of the UK’s official cities are even smaller than large villages or small towns.

The United Kingdom is becoming a popular destination among international students. The UK attracts students coming from different countries due to the great education system. The world-renowned education system offers the best courses for international students and also opens great opportunities for the students get the opportunity to develop knowledge, Critical Thinking, skills, and experience real-time scenarios. The universities provide degrees to students that will help them to achieve their desired goals. Various types of scholarships have been provided to international students.

Types of education

• Primary Education
• Secondary Education
• Further Education
• Higher Education

Higher Education:-

In the United Kingdom, Higher Education comprises bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. An international student can apply to universities through pathways programs that include Foundation Courses and English Languages Courses.

Scholarship:-

There are a lot of sources through financial support is given to the international students by the British universities that in turn helps to cover up the things like course fees and cost of living. The financial help that is given to the students completely depends upon their course and the institution which they choose.

• UK has the World’s sixth-largest economy in terms of nominal GDP.
• The United Kingdom is one of the most globalized countries in the world.
• The UK is the second-largest financial center in the world, after the US.
• Worldwide Recognition of degrees
• Shorter Duration hence Education Costs are Lower
• Gateway to Europe
• Multicultural Nation
• A creative way of teaching and learning
• Degrees backed by Quality Assurance Agencies (QAA, RAE, EQUIS, AMBA, OFSTED, SQA, etc.)
• According to the new guidelines issued by the British government, educational institutions have to be equipped with a license from the UK Border Agency (UKBA) indicating their eligibility to sponsor foreign candidates. As a result, educational universities and colleges take full responsibility for foreign students studying in the UK.

1. Under Graduation Courses (BA/ B.Sc. / B.Engg. etc.)
2. Post Graduation Courses (MA/ M.Sc. / MBA, etc.)
3. Post Graduation Research (M.Phil, etc.)
4. Research Level (Ph.D./ DBS, etc.)

Intake – Almost every month (selective Colleges, universities)

Duration – Undergraduate – 3 years; Postgraduate Degree (including MBA) – 1 year

Popular Courses Available – MBA, Finance, Investment Analysis, Marketing, Human Resources, Computing, Law, Biotechnology, Engineering, Hospitality, and many more.

1.£9135 (£1015 multiplied by 9 months) in case the UK University and College is in London (inside of inner London boroughs)

2.£11385 (£1265 multiplied by 9 months) if the University and College is outside London (outside of inner London boroughs)

1. £7605 (£845 multiplied by 9 months) if the University of the main applicant is in London (inside of inner London boroughs)
2. £6120 (£680 multiplied by 9 months) if the University is outside London (outside of inner London boroughs)

The thing that you are in need of is that you must have an unconditional offer with a licensed student sponsor. This is done as proof that your education provider sends you a reference number that is called CAS once they have offered you a place course.

You must have enough money to pay for your course and support yourself in the UK.

You need enough money to pay for your course for 1 academic year (up to 9 months). The amount you need to pay will be on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

If you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months, you do not need to prove you have this money for your visa application.

Money to support yourself (‘financial requirement’)

You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself – unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application.

How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either:

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London

If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London.

You must have this money for at least 28 consecutive days. The end date of the 28-day period must be within 31 days of the date you apply for your visa.

For example, if you submit your application on 1 January 2021, you’d have to show that the funds were in your bank account for at least the 28-day period ending on 1 December.

If you have a student loan or financial sponsorship, you’ll need to provide evidence of this from your loan or sponsorship company.

• When you are applying from the UK. Then it can completely depend on that whether you apply from inside or outside.
• Applying from outside the UK
• The earliest you can apply for a visa is 6 months before you start your course.
• You’ll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.
• Applying from inside the UK
• The earliest you can apply is 3 months before your course starts.
• You must apply before your current visa expires. Your new course must begin within 28 days of your current visa expiring.
• You’ll usually get a decision within 8 weeks.
• How long you can stay
• How long you can stay depends on the length of your course and what study you’ve already completed.
• If you’re 18 or over and your course is at degree level, you can usually stay in the UK for up to 5 years. If it’s below degree level, you can usually stay in the UK for up to 2 years.
• Staying longer in the UK
• You may be able to:
• extend your visa if you’re eligible, for example, to continue your studies in the UK
• Switch to a Student visa from another visa if you’re already in the UK

You can arrive in the UK before your course starts. This can be either:

• Up to 1 week before, if your course lasts 6 months or less
• Up to 1 month before, if your course lasts more than 6 months

It costs:

• £348 to apply for a student visa from outside the UK
• £475 to extend or switch to a Student visa from inside the UK

You must pay the visa fee for each person that joins you.

You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application.

You can check your Healthcare Surcharge before you apply.

https://www.immigration-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk/checker/type

When you apply for your Student visa you must provide:

• A current passport or other valid travel documentation
• A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your course provider
• You may also need to provide proof that supports you is financially strong. And be able to pay your own course fees.
• Proof you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course – this will vary depending on your circumstances
• A valid ATAS certificate if your course and nationality require it
• If you are under 18. Then you are also in need of proof of your relationship with a parent or another legal guardian.
• written consent for your application from your financial sponsor if you’ve received sponsorship for your course fees and living costs in the last 12 months

If you’re under 18 you’ll need written consent from both parents or legal guardians (or one parent if they have sole responsibility).

This may include your visa application, living and care arrangements in the Uk as well your travel to the Uk.

You’ll also need to provide a copy of your birth certificate (or another government-issued document) that shows the names of your parents.

Then at last you can definitely apply online for a student visa.