Canada offers two major intakes for international students applying to universities and colleges:
📅 Fall Intake – Starts in September (Application deadlines: January – April)
📅 Winter Intake – Starts in January (Application deadlines: June – September)
Some institutions also offer a Summer Intake (May), but it is available for limited programs.
🕒 Processing Time:
- Universities: 8-12 weeks
- Colleges: 2-4 weeks
Checklist of Documents Required for Admission
For Bachelor’s & Master’s Programs (University Admission)
✅ Academic Transcripts:
- 10th Grade Certificate (Attested by the Principal in a sealed envelope)
- 12th Grade/Diploma Certificate (Attested by the Principal in a sealed envelope)
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree – Individual mark sheets (Attested by Controller/Registrar in a sealed envelope)
- Consolidated Mark Sheet/Provisional/Degree/Course Completion Certificate (Attested by Controller/Registrar in a sealed envelope)
✅ English Language Proficiency Test:
- IELTS/TOEFL/PTE – Copy with attestation (Official score reporting to the university is required)
- GRE/GMAT (if applicable) – Copy with attestation
✅ Letters of Recommendation (LORs) – Three Required (in sealed covers)
1️⃣ From a Professor/Assistant Professor/Lecturer who has taught the student
2️⃣ From the Head of Department (HOD)
3️⃣ From the Principal
✅ Other Required Documents:
📄 Statement of Purpose (SOP) – A well-written SOP explaining your academic background, career goals, and reasons for choosing Canada.
📄 CV/Resume – Updated resume with academic and professional details.
📄 Experience Letter (if applicable) – Required for master’s applicants with work experience.
📄 Passport Copy (First & Last Pages) – With attestation.
📄 Extra-Curricular Certificates (if any).
📄 Passport Size Photographs.
For Diploma & College Programs
✅ Academic Transcripts:
- 10th Grade Certificate (Attested by the Principal in a sealed envelope)
- 12th Grade/Diploma Certificate (Attested by the Principal in a sealed envelope)
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Individual & Consolidated Mark Sheet (if applicable)
- Provisional Certificate or Degree Certificate (if applicable)
✅ English Language Proficiency Test:
- IELTS/TOEFL/PTE – Copy with attestation
✅ Letters of Recommendation (LORs) – Three Required (in sealed covers)
1️⃣ From a Professor/Assistant Professor/Lecturer/Teacher
2️⃣ From the Head of Department (HOD)
3️⃣ From the Principal
✅ Other Required Documents:
📄 Statement of Purpose (SOP).
📄 CV/Resume – Updated resume with academic and personal details.
📄 Passport Copy (First & Last Pages) – With attestation.
📄 Passport Size Photographs.
Important Notes:
- Attestation is mandatory for academic documents. Ensure they are in sealed envelopes.
- SOP and LORs play a crucial role in securing admission, so they must be well-structured.
- Ensure timely submission of documents to meet university deadlines.
- Check for additional program-specific requirements, such as portfolios (for arts/design programs) or research proposals (for Ph.D. programs).
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