How many years does it take to go to Canada for undergraduate study?

There are two categories of undergraduate study abroad in Canada, and different categories have different requirements, but the choice of a few years depends on your own plans for the future. The following is the related matters of Canadian undergraduate education system that I have sorted out. Let's get to know each other.

First, the academic system

The undergraduate academic system in Canada is divided into three years and four years, but there are also some universities that may take five years to graduate from a major. Canada's 3-year undergraduate degree is awarded a general bachelor's degree, and the 4-year undergraduate degree is awarded an honorary bachelor's degree. It is worth noting that Canadian undergraduate is a credit system, and you can get an undergraduate degree (honor) as long as you have completed 4 courses. Therefore, in a popular way, you can graduate as long as you have completed the credits, which means that students can choose to graduate in three or four years according to their learning ability and economic ability.

According to the Canadian education system, 3-year undergraduate students can't directly apply for postgraduate courses, while 4-year undergraduate students can directly take postgraduate exams, so if you want to finish graduate studies, you should choose 4-year undergraduate students.

So whether to choose a 3-year program or a 4-year program in the end will be decided according to your own purpose of studying abroad and whether to pursue further studies or not.

The undergraduate course in Canada adopts the credit system, so strictly speaking, there is no clear three-year or four-year system. The most important thing is to complete the credits.

What students need to consider is how many courses to choose each semester, whether the selected courses pass the exam, whether they attend summer school, which university they attend, what major they study, and so on.

So, if the number of students selected exceeds 6 per semester and classes are also held in summer, even famous universities such as University of Toronto, McGill University and UBC can graduate in three years.

Second, the application conditions

Language requirements

Good English language scores are generally required, such as IELTS score above 6.5, no less than 6. in a single subject, or TOEFL score above 8, and no less than 2 in a single subject.

Requirements for the results of the college entrance examination

1. If the score of the college entrance examination is above 75% of the perfect score

you can't get into Tsinghua and Peking University in China, but you have a good chance to apply to famous universities such as McMaster, Alberta, Waterloo and Queen, and even the top 5 universities in the world, such as Toronto, McGill and British Columbia, have met the basic requirements.

2. If the score of the college entrance examination is not above 75%, but it is above 65-7%

If the score of high school is above 85%, you will get excellent results in the HKCEE. If you have outstanding performance in peacetime and rich experience in extracurricular activities and competitions, you can provide relevant supporting materials to prove that students have excellent results in peacetime, but they are just abnormal in the college entrance examination, and they may also be admitted to prestigious schools. It is recommended to avoid applications from popular majors.

3. If students' scores in the college entrance examination are low

1, students' scores are excellent at ordinary times, and their scores are above 8%-85%

, it is suggested that universities that do not need college entrance examination scores, such as York, Saskatchewan, Dahlhaus and Ottawa, can be considered.

2. Students' average grades are only 7-8%.

Students are advised to choose universities with a slightly remote geographical location, such as Manetho, Saskatchewan, Dahlhaus, Newfoundland Memorial, New Brunswick and other universities. There is less competition in applying for such universities, so the requirements for students' scores will be slightly lowered. The second plan is to save the country by curve. Students can consider applying to a Canadian college first, taking a university credit transfer course for 1-2 years, and then transferring to a prestigious university to continue their undergraduate studies and get a prestigious degree with the results of the first 1-2 years. Please note that this plan is exactly the same as the degree obtained by students who have studied in universities directly since their freshman year. Now more and more parents can accept this road, because the final result is the same, and they can get an extra diploma from the college, which can add points for immigrants.

III. Application materials

(1) Original transcripts in Chinese and English;

(2) proof of reading in Chinese and English (if you want to prepare proof of reading);

(3) Original diploma/degree certificate in Chinese and English;

(4) Original ranking certificate in Chinese and English (optional);

(5) language test transcripts;

(6) resume;

(7) personal statement /ESSAY;

(8) letters of recommendation (2-3 letters);

(9) passport personal information page;

(1) proof of deposit;

(11) copies of professional qualification certificates, award-winning certificates and honorary certificates.

IV. Popular majors

Computer science, civil engineering, accounting, finance, cognitive science, urban planning and design, environmental planning and design, biochemistry, chemistry, mathematical finance, electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, marketing, international economy and business, economic management, organizational research, biology, politics, information science, information technology, geography. Aviation engineering, manufacturing engineering, geographic information system, physics, astronomy, psychological education, anthropology, criminology, applied physics, aviation science, electrical engineering, environmental science, psychology, public relations, philosophy, English, history, etc.

Introduction of some popular majors

1. Accounting and finance

North America's financial banking industry is developed, and the related majors are naturally strong, and accounting and financial talents are very popular in the market. No matter how high-paying occupations in North America change, accounting and finance can be found.

Better institutions: Montreal, Alberta, Western Ontario, Waterloo, Queen and York.

2. Business Administration

The operating system of North American companies is mature, and it is not surprising that top business schools gather. Although the tuition of MBA is expensive, it is very cost-effective compared with the United States.

Better institutions: Queens, Montreal, Western Ontario, Alberta, York, Concordia.

3. Engineering majors

Mechanical engineering, biological engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, etc. all belong to engineering with a wide range, and they are also Canada's ace majors. In addition, thanks to geographical advantages, Canada's petroleum engineering major ranks among the top in the world, and students who plan to develop in Canada can consider it.

Better institutions: Maima, Waterloo, Montreal, Queen, Western Ontario, Alberta, Calgary, Concordia.

4. Science and technology majors

Science and technology majors such as aerospace, life sciences, energy and environmental protection are world-leading, and this kind of talents is urgently needed by the recent rapid development in China. It is relatively easy to stay in Canada or return to China to find a job.

Better institutions: Victoria, Simon Fraser, Montreal, Maima, Waterloo, Delhouse.

5. Hotel and Tourism Management

Hotel management is mostly offered in colleges, and most of them can participate in internships. In recent years, Canada has stepped up tourism promotion, and Chinese people are becoming more and more fond of traveling. However, senior hotel management talents are scarce all over the world, so hotel tourism management has a good prospect.

Recommended institutions: Victoria, Calgary, Guelph, Ryerson, University of Vancouver Island.

6. E-commerce

Everyone is deeply touched by the rapid development of e-commerce in China, and it is very important to have systematic knowledge to carry out business. Relatively speaking, although e-commerce in Canada started early, its level is not as good as that in China.

Students can use their knowledge of computer, management and marketing to develop in Canada. If they develop well, they may earn a lot of money like Ma Yun's father, but if they don't do well, the unemployment rate will be extremely high.

Recommended institutions: Maima, Dalehouse, New Brunswick, Lethbridge.