Canada offers two major intakes for international students applying to universities and colleges:
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Fall Intake โ Starts in September (Application deadlines: January โ April)
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Winter Intake โ Starts in January (Application deadlines: June โ September)
Some institutions also offer a Summer Intake (May), but it is available for limited programs.
๐ Processing Time:
- Universities: 8-12 weeks
- Colleges: 2-4 weeks
Checklist of Documents Required for Admission
For Bachelorโs & Masterโs Programs (University Admission)
โ 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/Masterโs Degree โ 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)
โ English Language Proficiency Test:
- IELTS/TOEFL/PTE โ Copy with attestation (Official score reporting to the university is required)
- GRE/GMAT (if applicable) โ Copy with attestation
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Letters of Recommendation (LORs) โ Three Required (in sealed covers)
1๏ธโฃ From a Professor/Assistant Professor/Lecturer who has taught the student
2๏ธโฃ From the Head of Department (HOD)
3๏ธโฃ From the Principal
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Other Required Documents:
๐ Statement of Purpose (SOP) โ A well-written SOP explaining your academic background, career goals, and reasons for choosing Canada.
๐ CV/Resume โ Updated resume with academic and professional details.
๐ Experience Letter (if applicable) โ Required for master’s applicants with work experience.
๐ Passport Copy (First & Last Pages) โ With attestation.
๐ Extra-Curricular Certificates (if any).
๐ Passport Size Photographs.
For Diploma & College Programs
โ 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/Masterโs Individual & Consolidated Mark Sheet (if applicable)
- Provisional Certificate or Degree Certificate (if applicable)
โ English Language Proficiency Test:
- IELTS/TOEFL/PTE โ Copy with attestation
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Letters of Recommendation (LORs) โ Three Required (in sealed covers)
1๏ธโฃ From a Professor/Assistant Professor/Lecturer/Teacher
2๏ธโฃ From the Head of Department (HOD)
3๏ธโฃ From the Principal
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Other Required Documents:
๐ Statement of Purpose (SOP).
๐ CV/Resume โ Updated resume with academic and personal details.
๐ Passport Copy (First & Last Pages) โ With attestation.
๐ 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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