Can I study in Canada for less than 6 months?

Yes, you can study in Canada for less than 6 months. Many short-term courses are offered at Canadian universities, such as York University and the University of British Columbia. Every year, around 485,000 international students migrate to Canada to study. As per the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) report, around 1,028,650 international students from 182 different countries are studying in Canada. 16,000 university programs and around 8,000 recognized universities in Canada offer world-class education.
 

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Top short-term courses in Canada

The table below consists of the top courses that you can pursue and the name of the university that is offering the course:

Top Courses	University Offering the Course	Course Fee (CAD)
Communication Course	MacEwan University of Continuing Education	$17,017
Human Resource Management Certificate	York University	$18,999
Global Logistics Management & Professional Communication	MacEwan School of Continuing Studies	$18,700
Software Engineering	The University of British Columbia (Online course)	Free
Business Administration	York University School of Continuing Studies	$3,845
French Language	Athabasca University	$16,435
Digital Marketing and Social Media	Trebas Institute	$9,092

 

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What are the benefits of choosing short-term courses in Canada?

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

• Short-term courses potentially lead to new job opportunities
• Short-term courses are cost-effective, making them convenient for students with financial constraints
• Pursuing in-demand courses can help obtain a work permit easily
• Many short-term courses offer practical, hands-on training for students
• Some programs are available as online or evening programs, providing flexibility for students
   

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Fees for short-term courses in Canada

The average annual fee for a 6-month course in Canada starts from CAD 5,087. The table below consists of the general tuition fees charged by the different colleges in the country:

Name of the college	Fees in CAD
Ontario Colleges	$17,900
Alberta Colleges	$12,530
Quebec Colleges	$15,340

 

Which visa do I need to study short term courses in Canada?

You can apply for a Canada visitor visa to study short-term courses. Canada has two types of visitor visas - single entry and multiple entry. On a visitor visa, you can stay and do a short-term course for up to 6 months in Canada.
 

Requirements to apply for a Canada visitor visa

The requirements for a Canada visitor visa are as follows:

• A valid passport
• Proof of sufficient money to support your stay in Canada
• You must provide proof of onward and return flight ticket
• You must provide proof of no criminal record
• Proof of strong ties to your home country
• You must provide a Letter of Invitation if invited by a Canadian citizen or PR holder
   

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Steps to apply for a Canada visitor visa

The following are the steps to apply for a visitor visa in Canada:

Step 1: Check the eligibility requirements

Step 2: Collect all the necessary documents for submission

Step 3: Apply online on the IRCC portal

Step 4: Pay the fee and submit the application

Step 5: Once approved, travel to Canada on a visitor visa
 

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