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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
Both USA and Canada are considered the best destinations among all the other countries in the world to complete higher education in terms of quality of education, tuition fee, scholarships, etc. However for Master's USA is always a preferred option among international students followed by Canada. MS in USA is highly regarded and has good returns on investment. There are various courses and their specialisations that are offered in the US under master's. Whereas, MS in Canada is popular for mostly its Education and Healthcare courses especially, along with a few more subjects. Students can take their pick carefully
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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
Students are attracted to study in the U.S. because various top-ranked global universities are situated there. American universities hold a better rank and prestige as compared to Canadian universities. USA offers top ranking courses and has a good reputation globally for its education, courses and degree programs. The degrees offered at the US universities are highly regarded and accepted worldwide. US ranks #1 for studying abroad in comparison to Canada which comes #2 on the list. Thus, it can be said that USA is better than Canada for international students.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
Both the countries are good to pursue higher education for Indian students. Canada offers flexible immigration and settlement plans. Apart from this, in Canada, the PGWP and Permanent Residency can be easily obtained as compared to the US. On the other hand, the US is home to some of the top-ranked universities and it provides promising career opportunities.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
Getting admission in top universities in Canada is tough. But some colleges and smaller universities accept lower scores or give a conditional offer.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
In Canada, many universities want TOEFL iBT score of 80–100. Some colleges accept lower, but for master's or PhD, score should be higher.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
According to the top-ranking publishers, York Uni ranking is among the Top 20 Universities in Canada. The rankings are given below:
Times Higher Education Rankings (Canada)
Year | Rank |
|---|---|
2025 | #17 |
2024 | #15 |
2023 | #17 |
2022 | #17 |
2021 | #17 |
QS Rankings
Year | Rank |
|---|---|
2025 | #16 |
2024 | #16 |
2023 | #16 |
2022 | #17 |
2021 | #18 |
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can work off-campus in Canada even if you don't have a study permit, but only if the requirements mentioned below are met:
- Should be studying at a designated learning institute
- Must be enrolled in either a post-secondary, vocational or professional training program or a secondary-level vocational training program
- Must be enrolled in a course that is at least 6 months long & results in a degree, Diploma or certificate
- The course you have enrolled in, must have begun
- Must have a Social Security Number
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
UBC has been home to a number of nobel prize winners, with a majority of the individuals known for their ground-breaking research work in their respective areas of studies.
Given below are some popular winners of the Nobel Prize at UBC:
- Hans G Dehmelt: Nobel Prize in Physics (1989), worked as a researcher at the UBC Physics & Astronomy labs before shifting base to the University of Washington
- Micheal Smith: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1993), for reprogramming DNA segments
- Bertram N Brockhouse: Nobel Prize in Physics (1994), graduated with a BA in Physics & Maths from UBC in 1947, known for an illustrious career at McMaster University
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Justin Trudeau, pursued an degree in Education from UBC, having previously pursued a UG degree in English Literature from McGill.
Trudeau led the Liberal Party between 2013 & 2025, while also being a member of Parliament for Papineau from 2008 to 2025.
He was recently succeeded by Mark Carney.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Indian students can now pursue their education from an Canadian university from the comforts of their home by enrolling in online courses, offered by some of the best universities in the Canada.
While the number of Canadian institutions offering online studies is small, the quality of education is the best possible it can be in the online format.
Some popular universities offering online courses to students are listed below:
| University | Shiksha Popularity Ranking |
|---|---|
| University of Toronto | #1 |
| University of British Columbia | #2 |
| University of Alberta | #4 |
| Dalhousie University | #12 |
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