To apply for study abroad in Canada for Indian students, you might be required to appear for eligibility tests, which vary as per the course requirements. These tests are
IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is one of the most accepted English language proficiency exams taken for academic purposes in Canada. The majority of universities take into account the IELTS Academic or Online versions. Indian students require an IELTS score of 6.0 to 6.5 bands to study bachelor's or diploma courses in Canada. Whereas, in order to study Master’s or graduate diploma courses in Canada, international students require an IELTS score of somewhere between 6.5 to 7, depending upon the course and the university.
TOEFL
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is another widely accepted English proficiency test that many Canadian universities and colleges accept. Like IELTS, TOEFL also consists of four sections, i.e., reading, listening, writing, and speaking. The minimum TOEFL score required to study undergraduate courses in Canada is somewhere between 80 to 100. Whereas, to study postgraduate courses, students may require a score between 90 to 100.
PTE
PTE (Pearson Test for English Academics) is another English language test that most colleges take into consideration. You have a better chance of getting into the nation's reputable colleges if you pass this exam. PTE is an exam that must be passed in order for Indian students to apply to SELT. Nonetheless, some universities do not require PTE results. The PTE requirements for Canada vary based on the university and program you select. However, PTE scores between 50 and 60 are typically required for undergraduate courses. For diploma programs, applicants must have a PTE score between 50 and 55, which is needed in Canada.
It is imperative that if you are applying for a study visa, then your goal is to study in Canada for more than six months. The ideal estimated time to apply for a study visa is four months or more before the commencement of your classes.
Documents such as a letter of acceptance from your designated learning institution, a valid & active passport, identification documentation, a financial statement, medical records, and SOP are required to apply for the visa. Moreover, if you are applying to a university which is in Quebec, then you must have a “Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ).”
Applying for a study permit can be done offline at the closest Visa Application Centre or online at https://www.cic.gc.ca/. Make sure that all the papers you uploaded are included in your application. The best approach to apply for Study in Canada for Indian Students is with the help of consultants at Meridean Overseas. The consultants can help you arrange all the required documents.
In order to lessen the financial load, prospective students can apply for Canadian scholarships for international students, which are organised by the Canadian government and other institutions.
Scholarships for International Students in Canada
Below we have mentioned some of the best scholarships for indian students in Canada at different levels.
| Scholarship |
Eligibility |
Award Value |
Application |
| Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships |
Canadian and Foreign citizens |
54,219 CAD per year (taxable) |
Registration at Canadian Common CV and ResearchNet Account |
| Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program |
Students from Caribbean Countries pursuing undergraduate and graduate programs |
4 months: 5,576 CAD | 5-6 months: 7,513 CAD | 8 months: 11,386 CAD |
Canadian institutes register at ‘International Scholarships Canada Application Tool for eligible students |
| Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) |
Students from ASEAN countries |
5-6 months: 8,675 CAD | 8 months: 11,153 CAD |
Scholarships Canada Application Tool’ for Eligible Students |
| Queen’s University International Scholarship India |
Indian applicants with 80% or more |
15,314 CAD |
No application required |
| Queen’s University International Scholarships |
For international students with higher academic grades |
6,969 CAD |
No application required |
| UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship |
UG applicant for UBC with high academic grades |
Variable |
No application required |
