Newsonline reports that Austria is one of the best places to study in Europe, with an impressive rating worldwide. However, the benefits of studying in Canada from Austria far outweighs the benefits of studying in Austria. So many students immigrate to Canada for a number of reasons and for added advantages which Austria can’t quite offer. Let’s explore benefits associated with studying in Canada as compared to studying in Austria.
First things first, there are a number of reasons why you would want to study in Canada from Austria. I personally believe that studying in Canada would better expose you to the world around and prepare you for international job opportunities out in the world.
As you already know, the official language of Austria is German and the fact that only a small fraction of the world’s population speaks German might be disadvantageous as compared to studying in Canada which speaks both English and French, getting to move to Canada for studies would expose you to the English language which is spoken by a great population in the world thereby opening you up to international opportunities.
It is also known that the cost of living in Austria is very much high which if compared to that of Canada might seem quite extravagant. Studying in Canada from Austria cuts costs for you as well as it pertains to accommodation.
Canada also offers an amazing mix of culture so students get to experience cultural diversity like nothing you would see in Austria. Not forgetting that Canada also holds very high educational standards which world-wide recognition and some of its schools being amongst the very best in the world, there is no way you don’t see reason why you should study in Canada from Austria.
To top it all off Canada offers a wide list of financial support for Austrian students studying there. There are a list of grants, loans and scholarships to make a pick from and aid ease your financial burden when studying in Canada.
While in Canada, you might have your reservations about community and sorts but it might interest you to know that some districts are highly known to be populated by students and most students from Austria would be found in these provinces. These popular provinces are Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec which are flowing with students from different international backgrounds with Austria not being excluded.
One of the most attractive benefit, I believe about studying in Canada from Austria is that you would have very good job prospects in Canada after your graduation. Most companies in Canada prefer hiring students who graduated from Canadian Universities and studying in Canada puts you on this track to secure a lucrative job as well as have prospects for international jobs as well.
As it pertains to the type of program available for Austrian students who wish to study in Canada, there is basically no restrictions to the degree you can get, be it a master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree or maybe a diploma or PhD, you can apply and get to study for any of these degrees that you want.
Most Austrian students most at times go for Bachelor’s degrees in courses like nursing, Engineering and psychology. Not leaving out the majority who would like to study and get degrees in dentistry and medicine and surgery.
Some other preferred bachelor degree programs include degrees in Journalism and human rights or a degree in the fine and applied arts. Also, if you are looking to further your education, maybe get a master’s or a PhD, then studying in Canada from Austria is also a good choice for you.
There are so many masters degrees available all you have to do is make a pick of the institution you wish to acquire your degree from, apply and get started with furthering your education.
Popular master’s degree programs for Austrian Students in Canada are Master’s in Arts, Engineering, Business Management and science in a wide range of science courses to choose from. PhD programs are also not different.
Some universities at times even offer grants to people going for their PhDs in order to properly fund research and enable you attain your PhD without extraneous stress.
As earlier mentioned, to study in Canada doesn’t require you to break the bank to get your dreams in motion. Generally, the annual tuition of all courses in Canada is CA$29,714. This varies based on the course of study and the program. For instance, postgraduate programs have an annual tuition average of CA$17,774 while getting a degree in dentistry or medicine has the average tuition of about CA$21,717 and CA$14,162 respectively.
Bear in mind that these prices aren’t fixed and depends greatly on the institution of study. With tuition out of the way, you would need to consider other expenses like accommodation, utility bills and feeding.
It is known that price of living in Austria is a bit on the high side and as such the price of living in Canada is a welcome development with cheap housing which could be cheaper if you choose to find accommodations inside the school premises, you can find accommodations of CA$3,000 per year with way cheaper options available.
Also, you would be required to pay for health insurance which typically amounts to CA$600 which is quite affordable if you ask me. It might also interest you to know that notable scholarship schemes exist which can aid in footing some of these bills which would further help ease the financial strain.
An added benefit of studying in Canada as compared to Austria. Austrian students can also apply for the prestigious Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship program which is basically for students studying in Canada from Commonwealth countries.
There are also school scholarships which you can pick from based on your school and be rest assured that if you get it, your tuition is covered, as long as you keep meeting requirements.
As an Austrian student, to get your hands on some scholarship to help ease your financial burden while studying in Canada is quite easy.
Firstly, you have to bear in mind that there are different types of scholarships in which some are full scholarships that cover all expenses while some others are part time which cover some expenses. These variations in types of scholarship also determines the eligibility requirements of these scholarships most times.
In a more general view, the eligibility for you to apply for a scholarship are:
These three are the basics behind applying for scholarships in Canada. Apart from scholarships offered by the University of study, the Canadian Government also offers an array of scholarships for Austrian students in Canada.
Most at times, a valid study permit would be required as one of the criteria to apply for scholarships in Canada. To apply or scout out scholarships in Canada, all you would to do is check out our scholarship listings and you would get a bountiful list of scholarships you can pick from with details on each to help with your application.
Each scholarship would require you fill an online form most times. From there perform other activities required to attain the scholarship at which point all I can do is wish you good luck.
To apply for admission in Canada is pretty easy, all thanks to the internet. Most application forms are online for each university. All you have to do first is decide on which school you wish to attend then you are well on your way in the process of applying for admission in Canada from Austria.
The requirements to apply vary, most times dependent on school or the program you are applying for. If you are applying for a master’s degree program you are rest assured that one of the requirements would be your academic transcript.
Now, due to the fact that Austria speaks German majorly, you would be required to write and pass a IELTS or TOEFL in order to show your level in English proficiency. This is a must have requirement for all the schools in Canada. Now as to other specific requirements as earlier mentioned would grossly depend on the institution you are applying for.
Do well to read the requirements for admission thoroughly before starting the admission process to ensure you have all that is required to apply before embarking. Most at times it is also advised that application process should be started early enough, preferably a year early in order to avoid missing deadlines or being too hasty when submitting applications.
The process of admission into a Canadian school from Austria can be stressful at times, you might need to apply to different institutions and sometimes these applications might cost within $50 to $100 per application. When you have, however, submitted your applications with all required documents, all that’s left is to wait for a favorable reply and hope for the best.
Applying by yourself most at times is usually preferred cause you can make sure all the details and requirements are met as compared to using a consultant who might have piles of applications from other students who wish to apply and might end up missing out on certain crucial details that might aid in your course.
This is basically the last step to your studying in Canada from Austria. By this stage you should have successfully secured an admission is a renowned school in Canada. Basically, the hard part is one.
To get your study permit for Canada, there are a list of documents you would be required to have and submit to aid in processing your study permit. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of these documents can be scanned and submitted online.
Your application for a Canadian study permit from Austria can also be processed online as well. Now, to the documents required. Below is a list of what you might need.
Most at times it is recommended to apply online by visiting the Canadian visa portal ensuring that you already have all your documents ready for whenever it may be required. If, however, for one reason or the other you can’t perform the online application, you would have to go down to the Canadian visa processing office closest to you and pick up an application form.
Processing the study permit usually take around 15 weeks to process in which you might at some point be required to go to the study visa processing office for an interview. It costs approximately $150 to get a Canadian visa from Austria.
Once you have required documents, you would most definitely be given the study permit. Also do try to submit correct information and documents to avoid ruining your chance of getting the permit. You can however, monitor the status of your application online.
The average tuition is about CA$29,714 per year excluding accommodation and other utility bills which could cost as much as CA$5,000 per year.
It is best to apply for study in Canada from Austria at least a year early probably around May. This also depends greatly on the school you are applying for.
You have to search for available scholarships for the University you wish to apply for or apply for Government scholarships available for students from Austria.
You would need to apply for a master’s degree program in one of the renowned universities in Canada. You would need to get a study permit and gain admission into the institution of your choice.
You would need IELTS or TOEFL to study in Canada from Austria.
The exact population of Austrian students in Canada is not known but a good number of Austrians reside in Canada and a great number of this population are students.
Yes, you can work after your studies in Canada by acquiring a study work permit after your studies in Canada.
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