Canada was ranked for nine consecutive years by the United Nations to be among the top 3 countries in the world in which to live and study out of 174 countries. Canada is the Second largest country in the world in terms of area after Russia. The boundaries are the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast; the Pacific Ocean on the west the Arctic Ocean lies to its north. It is the northernmost country in the Western Hemisphere sharing borders with USA to its south. Canada has the largest coastline in the World.

Canada is considered the 2nd wealthiest industrialized country in the world. The economy of Canada is mainly service oriented, with 71.5% of the GDP being contributed by the Services sector. Industry contributes 26.3% and agriculture 2.2%.Canada's major exports are petroleum, energy, natural gas, aluminum, timber besides aircraft & industrial machinery and telecommunication equipment. A prominent sign of Canada's economy is that it exports is more than it imports. Maximum number of Canadians own their own homes. Visitors are entitled to get refund of GST paid at the time of leaving the country

.The official currency, the Canadian dollar and 1 CAD is approximately 62.74 INR.
There are 4 seasons. Temperatures vary from as low as -deg C in winters to as high as 35 deg C at the height of summer. Spring and fall are more moderate. The Capital of Canada is Ottawa. Canada has 10 provinces and three territories, each with its own capital city. Canada follows the Parliamentary system.

Canada offers an international student one of the safest environments to study in. This is because it has a relevantly low crime and violence rate compared to some other nation. The Government and its judicial and security system are vigilant and tough on criminals. Another contributing factor may be that the standard of living continues to go higher. Education in Canada is governed by the Provincial and Territorial governments. Canada's public education is free up to and including the level of secondary school in all provinces. Post secondary education is offered by Community Colleges and Universities. Education may be public or private funded. Canada has two official languages – English and French.

Students may work on the campus of the institution they are studying at, without a work permit, if they are:
    • Studying full time at a public post secondary institution or a private post secondary institution operating under     the same rules as a public one,
    • They have a valid study permit.

To be able to work off campus,
    • A student must have a valid 'Off campus work permit'. Such a permit allows you to work while studying but does     not guarantee a job.

    Work permits for students are granted if:
    1. The intended employment is an essential part of the programme under study.
    2. The employment is certified with a letter by a responsible official of the institution where student is studying.
    3. The Co-op or Internship duration does not exceed 50% of the total programme of study.

• The institution at which the student is studying, must have signed an 'off campus work agreement' with their provincial government.

Advantages of study in Canada
More than 130,000 international students choose Canada as their preferred choice of study in the world.

Qualifications Valued Around the World

Canada's high academic standards and rigorous quality controls mean that you earn a high-quality education that will open doors for your future and benefit your career over the long term. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is globally recognized as being equivalent to those obtained from the U S or other leading Commonwealth countries.

Affordable Education

The quality of education and living standards in Canada are amongst the highest in the world, but the cost of living and tuition fees for international students are generally lower than those in other countries. Canada is often the preferred choice for students attending college or university.

Multicultural Society

With almost all of the world's ethnic groups represented in Canada, it's hard not to find ethnic food and recreation- activities associated with specific cultures.

World-Class Language Education

Canada is a bilingual country . French and English are an integral part of a Canadian education

Land of Possibilities

Under Canada's highly dynamic and hands-on academic environment,we will not only acquire knowledge and skills in analysis and communication, but will also learn how to express ourself, demonstrate our creativity, and develop our self-confidence.