Canada

Each year thousands of students from around the world go to Canada for higher education. Canada is home to some of the best medical colleges in the world. To pursue PG Diploma in medicine, international students must meet the minimum eligibility. The minimum eligibility for PG Diploma in medicine vary from university to universit in Canada. However, the general admission requirements for PG Diploma in medicine in Canadian universities is as follows:

• The students should have completed class 12th
• A graduation degree in the concerned field must also be there
• A post-graduation degree (if applicable)
• IELTS,  TOEFL,  PTE, Duolingo scores
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation

The cost of living in Canada vary from an individual to individual. There are various factors that will affect the cost of living such as type of accommodation, lifestyle, phone and internet bills etc. Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister made an important announcement on Dec 14, 2023. He announced that from Jan 1, 2024, internatioanl studetns will need CAD 20,635 in their bank accoun to be eligible for a study permit to Canada. Since 2000s the funds needed in a bank account to prove financial stability has remained unchanged at CAD 10,000. Recently, the cost of living has increased sharply due to a sharp increase in housing cost. 

Yes, international students can apply for post-graduation work permit. However, applicants can receive only 1 post-graduation work permit in their lifetime. There are certain criteria that international students must meet to be eligible for post-graduation work permit. These minimum eligiblity to get post-graduation work permit are:

• Completed an academic, vocational or professional training programme at an eligible institution in Canada that is at least 8 months in duration leading to a degree, Diploma or certificate
• Maintained full-time student status in Canada during each academic session of the program 
• Have received a transcript and an official letter from the eligible DLI confirming that they have met the requirements to complete their programme of study.

As per one of the Indian student whos is enrolled in Mechanical Engineering Technology programme at one of the prestigious colleges in Ontario Province in Canada. The life in Canada is obviously expensive but if you are dedicated and ready to do any work without much hesitation, you can earn enough money. International students here come and live together with a group of students by renting house. Most houses will be of double storeyed with basement and backyard. International students themselves pay all their bill's including groceries, rent, college expenses etc. International students can legally work here 20 hours in a week. By this, they can earn nearly CAD 1,200 in a month.