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Study Abroad | How University Education In Canada Is Different Compared To Hong Kong

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Study Abroad | How University Education In Canada Is Different Compared To Hong Kong

With many students from all over the world heading to Canada for their studies every year, there’s no doubt that it is a popular destination.

Despite the pandemic, over 600,000 international students made it to Canada to pursue their higher education.

For those planning to head to Canada, it helps to be prepared since studying there would be very different as compared to doing so in Taiwan or Hong Kong. After all, there are cultural, environmental, and weather differences.

On top of that, your higher education journey would be different too.

If you’re on the fence about whether to stay in your home country or fly to The Great White North for your degree, read on to learn more about the differences so you can decide which is a better option for you.

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Higher Education in Canada VS Hong Kong

You Have More University Options In Canada
There are a total of 22 universities and higher education institutions in Hong Kong. However, in Canada, you’ll be spoilt for choice with over 100 public and private universities to choose from.
These universities offer more than 15,000 programs across various fields of study at all levels – from undergraduate and postgraduate programs to certificate and diploma courses.
With so many options available, you’ll easily be able to find a suitable course at a university of your choice.
It Is More Affordable To Live In Canada
As a student abroad, the cost of living is something to take into account when making your decision. After all, you don’t want to be bogged down by financial worries so you can fully focus on your studies!
Fortunately, Canada is fairly affordable as compared to Hong Kong when it comes to the cost of living.
Statistics show that rent in Canada is 46.4% lower than in Hong Kong. Apart from that, groceries are 16.09% cheaper and consumer prices are 25.91% lower in Canada than in Hong Kong.
Having said that, Canada’s restaurant prices are 22.32% higher as compared to Hong Kong’s restaurants.
However, food expenses wouldn’t be a big issue if you stick to your budget and choose to prepare your own meals or opt for student discounts with an International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
Institutions Encourage Personal Development More In Canada
Hong Kong has a reputation for being a fast-paced city where people largely focus on efficiency and the belief that time is money.
However, it is quite the opposite in Canada, where you can get to slow down and enjoy a less hectic pace.
This is reflected in the education systems too, where Hong Kong institutions measure success by outstanding academic results and have a very competitive nature within the system.
Canadian institutions, on the other hand, tend to focus on personal development rather than academic results. In fact, they usually give the students freedom to try a variety of subjects and explore the course material independently.

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