Canada is one of the world’s top destinations for a university education. The country is home to over 100 public and private universities, which between them offer over 15,000 programmes and courses at all levels and across all disciplines. The cost of study is very reasonable, with the average tuition for an undergraduate degree costing around 15,000 CAD per year. 

University degrees in Canada range from bachelors degrees to masters and doctorate (PhD) degree qualifications. All of these qualifications are equivalent to those awarded in the United States and other Commonwealth countries, such as Australia and the United Kingdom. 

Other programmes available to international students include: 

• Professional designations
• Certificate and diploma courses
• Short career-focused programmes
• Co-operative education and internships

In virtually every field of academic study, Canadian universities offer graduate degree programmes. These qualifications allow students to build on their knowledge and skills learnt during their bachelors (undergraduate) degrees and become specialists in selected subjects. Postgraduate study options are particularly strong in Canada, and students who complete these qualifications often secure competitive roles in the employment market. 

1. Masters degrees require 1 or 2 years of study after completing a bachelors degree. In Canada, your masters studies can include a thesis, practicum, research paper or a course-based programme.
2. PhD and doctoral degrees involve 3 to 5 years of study, including a thesis. This usually is pursued after completing your masters degree. Your PhD path will include a dissertation that you prepare based on extensive and original research in your field.

If you’re unable to leave home for all or part of your studies, you are still able to access Canada’s world-class education system through online and distance learning programmes. Canada’s commitment to innovative and universal education has made them a leader in online learning and distance education. 

Distance learning allows students to gain remote access to courses and academic faculty from all over the world, without needing to be physically present in the classroom. It also offers opportunities for flexible learning, allowing students who require special arrangements for study the opportunity to study at their own time and pace.

Many Canadian universities and colleges welcome international students onto their online and distance education programmes. Contact Morgan Oxford Education today for more information about online programmes based in Canada.