Frequently Asked Questions

Canada is a land of rich diversity, encompassing urban sophistication and abundant nature and wildlife. It is safe yet exciting; stable yet filled with adventure. It features cutting-edge technology, inspiring cultural icons, and a vibrant society that is open to everyone. Canadians tend to be modern, welcoming, and open-minded.

Across Canada are examples of excellence, innovation, and beauty, all of which—along with top-notch educational institutions—make Canada one of the leading study-abroad destinations in the world. 

For more detailed information, please follow the link: 

https://www.educanada.ca/why-canada-pourquoi/reasons-raisons.aspx?lang=eng

The first step is to get accepted into an educational institution in Canada.

Then, you and your spouse may be able to work while you study in Canada. Working in Canada can help you get practical work experience and build your network. It may even help you stay and work in Canada after your studies.

Most international students are eligible to work while studying. There are different requirements for working on campus and off campus.

“On-campus” refers to all the buildings on your university or college campus. You can find information about working on campus from IRCC.

“Off-campus” means the parts of your town or city that are not part of the university or college campus.  

Generally, international students can work off-campus up to 20 hours per week:

• During regular school sessions or while you are studying as part of an intensive program with no planned breaks.
• If your studies are part-time because you are finishing the last session of your program.
• If you are a graduate student who has finished the required courses for your degree.

Follow the next link for more information:

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=495&top=15

Absolutely! Come all together as a family.

Follow the next link for more information:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/help-your-spouse-common-law-partner-work-canada.html

Remember that you are coming as an international student and the costs for us are not as cheap or affordable as the costs for nationals. Therefore you will have to demonstrate to the government at least the cost of the first year of your study program, plus living costs for you and your family (if you all come together).

Follow the next link for more information:

- https://www.educanada.ca/programs-programmes/index.aspx?lang=eng

- https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html

It depends a lot on your lifestyle and what you expect to receive in Canada. This cost is not at all far from what you would spend in your own country: accommodation, food, transportation, utilities, health care and so on. This would be around C$ 1,800 per month (in addition to the cost of studies). One of our partners made a small chart with this data for Vancouver.  

Follow the next link for more information:

https://www.ucanwest.ca/students/new-students/cost-of-living/