Studying in Canada College 2025: Conditions, costs and job opportunities

Studying at Canadian colleges is becoming a preferred choice for many students due to the following reasons:

Cost Savings:
The average tuition fee for colleges in Canada ranges from 13,000 to 18,000 CAD per year (approximately 237 million to 329 million VND). This cost is relatively "affordable" compared to colleges in other countries like the U.S., the U.K., or Australia, while Canada still ensures high-quality educational programs.

Less Strict Admission Requirements:
Canada has up to 175 colleges—double the number of universities—offering a wide variety of majors, such as Applied Arts, Business, Environment, Hospitality and Tourism, and Information Technology. As a result, the admission requirements for Canadian colleges are generally not as stringent as those for universities.

Easier Financial Proof Requirements:
Many Canadian colleges provide special programs that help students obtain visas quickly without needing to prove financial stability.

Clear Career Orientation:
Canadian colleges are ideal for students who aim to find a job immediately after graduation, enjoy practical experience, and seek hands-on training during their studies, without a heavy emphasis on in-depth theoretical research.

2.1. Requirements to study in Canadian colleges

If you have the desire to study in a Canadian college, you need to meet the following requirements:

2.2. Canada College Student Visa Requirements

You can prepare your visa application for studying at a Canadian college based on the following cases:

Financial Proof Stream:
Students are not required to have an IELTS English certificate when applying for a visa. Instead, you submit financial documents proving that you have sufficient resources to cover all study and living expenses, ensuring an uninterrupted study experience in Canada.

Canada is one of the leading countries in terms of education quality. In addition to specialized knowledge, students also participate in practical classes and have the opportunity to intern in professional working environments such as large companies and corporations. Therefore, the degrees of international students studying in Canadian colleges are recognized globally. You can find suitable jobs with high salaries not only in your home country but also in many other countries around the world.
Recently, the Canadian Immigration Department (IRCC) has updated its post-graduation work permit (PGWP) policy, effective from November 1, 2024. For students studying college degree programs and university programs that are not at the bachelor's, master's or doctoral level, there are 966 majors in 5 fields such as agriculture, health care, STEM, trade and transportation eligible for PGWP.
Therefore, choosing a major when studying in college in Canada after November 1, 2024 becomes extremely important if you want to stay and work after graduation. Do not hesitate to contact IDP for advice and the latest information on choosing the right major in Canada! With a shorter training period (usually 2 - 3 years) compared to university (4 years or more for special majors such as medicine and pharmacy), college students have the opportunity to access the real working environment early. Contact IDP now for advice and the latest information on suitable majors when studying in Canada!

The cost of studying at a Canadian college ranges from approximately 23,000 to 29,000 CAD per year (about 414 million to 522 million VND), including:

• Tuition fees:

  around 13,000 to 18,000 CAD per year (about 237 million to 329 million VND).

• Living expenses:

  around 15,000 to 20,000 CAD per year (about 274 million to 365 million VND).

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Recently, the Canadian Immigration Department (IRCC) has updated its post-graduation work permit (PGWP) policy, effective from November 1, 2024. For students studying college degree programs and university programs that are not at the bachelor's, master's or doctoral level, there are 966 majors in 5 fields such as agriculture, health care, STEM, trade and transportation eligible for PGWP.
You can refer to the majors below:
1 - Chemical engineer/petroleum engineer: Alberta province in Canada has more than 7,000 oil wells in operation. This is also the place where many famous energy - coal - oil and gas corporations operate such as: Shell Canada, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Encana... In addition, the average salary of this major is up to 99,000 CAD/year (about 1.8 billion VND).
2 - Technical specialist: Canada is one of the world's leading countries in training engineering. Colleges and universities in engineering in Canada all create conditions for students to participate in paid internship programs at large companies or multinational corporations. The average salary of the engineering industry is extremely attractive, about 72,000 CAD/year (about 1.3 billion VND).
3 - Pharmacist: Pharmacist is always one of the industries lacking human resources in Canada. Colleges and universities specializing in pharmacy provide international quality lectures with a team of knowledgeable and experienced lecturers. The average salary for pharmacists in Canada is about 75,000 CAD/year (about 1.4 billion VND)
4 - Nurse - Nursing: Canada is facing an aging population crisis. Therefore, the nursing industry is expected to be quite stable and grow steadily. The salary of this industry can be up to 72,000 CAD/year (about 1.3 billion VND).

Choosing a major when studying college in Canada after November 1, 2024, becomes extremely important if you want to stay and work after graduation. Do not hesitate to contact IDP for advice and the latest information on choosing the right major in Canada

Here are 20 Canadian colleges with high teaching quality, which are of interest to many international students:

If you are cherishing your dream of studying in a Canadian college, contact IDP Education to receive useful advice for your upcoming journey!

IDP Education has 55 years of experience in advising students to study abroad, playing an important role in international education when helping more than 800,000 students successfully study abroad at schools in Australia, the UK, the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland.

IDP currently has a network of 80 international admissions offices in 30 different countries and is the official admissions representative of more than 800 prestigious schools in Australia, the US, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland. Besides, IDP is also the co-founder and organizer of the IELTS test worldwide, which will best support you to have a great study abroad experience!

Hopefully, the above article has provided useful information for those of you who are oriented to study abroad in Canada. From there, you can choose a school that suits your interests and conditions and have useful experiences during your time studying abroad and exploring new lands.