Canada

Yes, IELTS is required for international students going to Canada. However, the minimum IELTS score requirement will vary from universit to university. English is the language of instruction at the majority of the universities in Canada. Therefore, international students who are non-native English speakers are required to prove their proficiency in the English language. To demonstrate their proficiency in the English language, besides IELTS international students can submit test scores of TOEFL, PTE and DET. IELTS is accpeted globally by all the major universities in the world. 

International students are required to submit the test scores of certain exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. Besides, the English language proficiency tests, international students are also required to submit test scores of GRE for master courses and GMAT score for MBA and other business and management courses. To get into Canadian universities, international students are required to meet minimum test scores of the above mentioned exams.

The tuition fee for international students at public Canadian universities may vary as compared to domestic students. Also, the tuition fee for international students will depend on the type of course and level of study. As per Statistics Canada, 2022, the average cost to pursue an undergraduate programme will be CAD 6800 per year. On the other hand, for a master’s degree, the tuition fee can range from CAD 21,100 per year. To cover the cost of high tuition fees, there are various external funding agencies that give scholarships to international students going to Canada for higher education. 

The University of Toronto offers various courses to its students. The entrance exam requirements vary by course and program. International students need to have a GPA of 3.6 - 4 for securing admission to U of T. Also, the entrance exams required for the University of Toronto are mentioned below.

• SAT combined score of 1330 - 1500
• ACT composite score of 29 -34
• GRE or GMAT
• IELTS or TOEFL score

For studying abroad you need a valid Canada study permit issued by the embassy of Canada in your home country. The cost of Canada student visa is CAD 150. If the duration of your course is less than 6 months, then international students do not require a study permit. However, if your course length is more than 6 months then you are required to apply for a study permit in the nearest Canadian embassy. Importantly, you need to know that the study permit is not a visa, once approval for your study permit comes through, Canadian government will automatically give your either a visitor visa or an eTA visa.

Durham College Canada acceptance rate is 41%. This makes admittance to this college somewhat challenging. To be accepted by Durham College, students are required to show extraordinary academic performance and meet the academic standards. Durham College is a well-known public research university in Canada. The college, founded in 1967, has 13,600 students, including 2,000 international students from 60 nations. Durham College now has roughly 180 Indian students pursuing higher education.