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39 universities · 4 Tier 1Universities In Canada
From Toronto and McGill to 32 cities across Canada: facts, photos, how to apply and the scholarships that fund you.
9 scholarships in Canada- Universities39
- Tier 14
TuitionCA$15,000 – CA$35,000
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VisaStudy permit
Our assessment
How Hard Is It To Get In?
Our assessment of Canada for Pakistani students.
Getting in
Accessible
Admission is achievable for good students; the visa is the harder part.
Visa
Demanding
Caps on study permits and high refusal rates for Pakistani applicants in recent years.
Cost
Moderate
Moderate tuition, but funds requirements are substantial.
Work rights
Good
20+ hours a week in term; post-graduation work permit for eligible programmes.
The flagships
Tier-1 Universities In Canada
Where our scholarship students aim first.
More Universities
York University
Toronto, Canada
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
Université de Montréal
Montreal, Canada
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
Laval University
Cité-Universitaire, Canada
University of Calgary
Calgary, Canada
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, Canada
Carleton University
Capital Ward, Canada
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Canada
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Canada
Dalhousie University
Nova Scotia, Canada
Concordia University
Quebec, Canada
University of Western Ontario
London, Canada
Université du Québec à Montréal
Quebec, Canada
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Canada
University of Windsor
Windsor, Canada
University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
University of Victoria
Saanich, Canada
University of Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Canada
University of New Brunswick
New Brunswick, Canada
Brock University
St. Catharines, Canada
University of Regina
Regina, Canada
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Canada
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Canada
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Canada
Acadia University
Canada
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Canada
Trent University
Oshawa, Canada
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Canada
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, Canada
Polytechnic School of Montreal
Montreal, Canada
Western University
London, ON, Canada
Queen’s University
Kingston, Canada
Funding
Scholarships For Canada
Lester B. Pearson International ScholarshipUBC International Scholars ProgramTrudeau Foundation Doctoral ScholarshipsOntario Trillium ScholarshipBanting Postdoctoral FellowshipsUniversity of Calgary International Entrance ScholarshipYork University International Student ScholarshipsUniversity of Manitoba Graduate FellowshipFunded research master’s & PhD (supervisor funding)Your Study permit, Step By Step
- 1Letter of acceptanceFrom a Designated Learning Institution.
- 2Provincial attestation letterMost students now need a PAL or TAL from the province; your university arranges it.
- 3Proof of fundsFirst-year tuition plus the living-cost amount set by IRCC (check the current figure), often via a GIC.
- 4Online applicationApply for the study permit online with a strong study plan.
- 5BiometricsAt the visa centre in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi.
- 6Decision and POEApproval letter first; the permit itself is issued when you land.
How We Help
01Honest shortlist
Universities and scholarships you can realistically win, not the ones that pay agents most.
02Applications that stand out
SOPs, CVs and references shaped with you, then checked line by line.
03Visa file done right
Funds, documents and interview practice for your country’s rules.
04Ready to fly
Accommodation, travel and pre-departure briefing so you land prepared.
Universities In Canada: FAQs
01How many universities in Canada are listed?
39 universities in Canada, including 4 Tier-1 universities such as University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia.
02What are the top universities in Canada for Pakistani students?
Well-known choices include University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo, York University. The right shortlist depends on your grades, course and budget.
03How do Pakistani students apply to universities in Canada?
Most international students apply through Direct (OUAC for Ontario), then apply for a Study permit. Intakes are September, January, May.
04How much does it cost to study in Canada?
Tuition is typically CA$15,000 – CA$35,000 / year and living costs CA$1,200 – CA$1,800 / month.
05Are there scholarships for universities in Canada?
Yes. Options include Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, UBC International Scholars Program, Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships, Ontario Trillium Scholarship.
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