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Study in Canada

When you come to Canada, you are choosing a country that has been admitting immigrants from all parts of the world for decades. More than 140,000 students come to study in Canada every year. In addition to this number are many more who come to Canada to learn English or French. Foreign students bring a rich culture to our classrooms. Your knowledge and skills are welcome in our schools.

  • Canada ranks second in terms of public spending on education (as a percentage of GDP) amongst G8 countries;
  • Canadian universities are amongst the best in the world;
  • Canada has one of the highest post-secondary education participation rates in the world;
  • Tuition fees for international students in Canada, and the cost of living, are amongst the lowest in the western world;
  • Eligible foreign students can gain valuable Canadian work experience through off campus employment.

Live, Learn and Succeed: Find a program, calculate education costs, determine student visa requirements and explore studying in Canada's provinces.

The High Commission of Canada has a full service visa and immigration section that can issue study permits to pursue education in Canada.

The Canadian Education Centre, Malaysia provides a free comprehensive information service about Canadian primary and secondary education, pre-university studies, colleges, university colleges, universities, and language schools. It also provides information on life in Canada and student visa applications, as well as conducts pre-departure briefings and organizes annual Canadian education fairs.

Members of the Canadian Graduates Association can give you a Malaysian perspective on living and studying in Canada (available in English only).

There are institutions in Malaysia that offer Canadian secondary school matriculation.

Additional Information

Information about studying in Canada
A list of useful web sites with information on studying in Canada, including directories of universities and colleges, recognition, student visas, education costs and scholarships.

"Canadian Universities: What You Need to Know"
An article on universities in Canada (available in English only).


Last Updated:
2006-10-17

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