Can I study in Canada with a visitor visa?

Yes, you can study on a visitor visa in Canada only if the study program is of six months or less. As of September 2024, more than 1,837,685 individuals visited Canada on a visitor visa. Around 8000 prestigious universities and 16,000 university programs are offered in Canada which attracts millions of people worldwide. And almost 485,000 international students migrate to study in Canada every year.

 

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Top Short-term Courses Offered in Canada

The following is the list of short-term courses that are offered in Canada:

 

• Communication Course
• Global Logistics Management & Professional Communication
• Software Engineering
• Human Resource Management Certificate
• French Language
• Digital Marketing and Social Media
• Business administration

 

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Top Universities offering a short-term course in Canada

The table below showcases the list of the top universities offering short–term courses and their average annual fees:

Name of the Universities	Annual fees (CAD)
MacEwan University of Continuing Studies	17,017 CAD
York University	18,999 CAD
Ontario Colleges Province	17,900 CAD
Quebec Colleges Province	15,340 CAD
Trebas Institute	9092 CAD
Athabasca University	16435 CAD
Alberta Colleges	12530 CAD - 34,500 CAD
The University of British Columbia	Free

 

Benefits of studying short-term courses in Canada

The following are the benefits of pursuing short-term courses in Canada:

 

• Affordable fees
• Can get a scholarship program
• Part-time employment
• High-quality education
• Flexible timings
• Can get credits, which will help with higher studies in Canada or abroad

 

Eligibility requirements for short-term courses in Canada

The following are the eligibility criteria for Canada’s short-term courses:

 

• Letter of recommendation
• Evidence of enough funds
• English Language skill scores like IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE
• A valid passport
• French language proficiency scores
• High school or bachelor’s degree
• Samples of and portfolio
• Academic documents like transcripts, certificates, and resumes
• Proof of scholarships

 

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