The academic system and application conditions of undergraduate study in Canada

The academic system and application conditions of undergraduate study in Canada

I. Undergraduate academic system

There are two kinds of undergraduate education systems in Canadian universities, namely, three-year undergraduate education and four-year undergraduate education.

Three-year undergraduate program

Undergraduate students who have studied in a Canadian university recognized by the Ministry of Education for three years will be awarded a general bachelor's degree by the Canadian university as long as they meet the requirements of graduation credits.

Four-year undergraduate program

Undergraduate students who have studied in Canadian universities (recognized by the Ministry of Education) for four years will be awarded honorary bachelor's degrees by Canadian universities as long as they meet the requirements of graduation credits.

Second, the choice of academic system.

Undergraduate courses in Canadian universities adopt the credit system, and students can obtain undergraduate degrees after completing the prescribed professional courses. The school provides students with three-year and four-year undergraduate courses, and students can choose flexibly according to their learning ability, funds and time.

Choose 3 or 4 years.

Of course, different majors have different learning priorities and class hours. In addition to the three-year and four-year academic system, some majors may need to study for five years.

The difference between 3-year undergraduate course and 4-year undergraduate course;

According to the Canadian education system, 3-year undergraduate students cannot directly apply for postgraduate courses, while 4-year undergraduate students can directly take postgraduate examinations. Therefore, if you want to finish graduate school, you should choose a four-year undergraduate course.

Therefore, whether to choose a three-year system or a four-year system will ultimately be decided according to the purpose of studying abroad and whether to continue further study.

Canada's undergraduate course 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 they choose each semester, whether they pass the exam, whether they go to summer school, which university they go to, what major they study, and so on.

Three, Canada undergraduate application conditions

1, education

Students who want to enter Canada for undergraduate studies can be students who have graduated from Grade Two, Grade Three or Grade Three in China. If some freshmen or sophomores want to transfer, they need corresponding undergraduate credits to transfer to Canada for undergraduate studies.

2. GPA

Undergraduate study in Canada requires students' GPA scores in high school for three years. Famous universities in Canada have higher GPA requirements for undergraduates. Usually, students are required to have a GPA of 80 or above in high school. Some universities in Canada that rank within 100 in the world require students to achieve a GPA of 85 or above in high school.

3. English

Universities in Canada teach in pure English. No matter which university you apply for, you need students to submit English-related test scores. To study undergraduate in Canada, you need to submit IELTS scores. All universities in Canada accept students' IELTS scores. Students are usually required to score 6.0-6.5, with a minimum of 6.0. Or the TOEFL score needs to be more than 80 points, and the small score is not less than 20 points.

4, the college entrance examination or exam results

Some schools in Canada will require domestic students to have college entrance examination or national examination results, while some schools in Canada require students to submit national examination results instead of national examination results. For students who want to go to Canada to study undergraduate courses, the score of college entrance examination is required to be higher than a score line, and students who apply for undergraduate courses are required to have a test score of above B.

5. Letter of recommendation

Students studying in Canada need to submit 3 RLs. Some schools in Canada only require students to submit two RLs to get the principal's RL, but the recommender must have had contact with the students.

6. Personal statement (PS)

Universities in Canada usually require undergraduates to submit one or two PS, which is not only related to your admission but also to your scholarship.

7. Others

Every school and major in Canada has different requirements. Engineering majors in Canada have higher requirements, because the courses of such majors are more difficult, and students have higher requirements for some basic knowledge.

Therefore, if the number of courses per semester exceeds 6 and classes are also held in summer, even famous universities such as University of Toronto, McGill University and UBC can graduate within 3 years.

Extended reading: introduction to popular cities for studying in Canada

Ottawa, 1

Ottawa, the capital of Canada, has a developed tourism industry and receives nearly 3 million tourists every year. In recent years, the electronic communication industry has sprung up suddenly, and many enterprises related to electronics, computers and communication technologies have been concentrated, including large companies such as Nortel Networks and Alcatel, which is known as the Silicon Valley in the North.

2. Toronto

Ontario, where Toronto is located, is the most populous and richest province in Canada, with a total population of over120,000. In Canada, one third of people live in Ontario. Toronto is located on the northwest coast of Lake Ontario, across the lake from Roches in the United States.

Now people say "Greater Toronto" refers to Toronto and its surrounding 13 satellite towns, with a population of about 6 million. Toronto is the commercial center of Canada, where finance and industry and commerce are very developed. Of the 500 companies in Canada, 200 are headquartered here.

3. Vancouver

Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia on the west coast of Canada. It is Canada's gateway to Southeast Asia and is known as the Pacific Gate. The climate in Vancouver is similar to that in Kunming, China. It is warm in winter and cool in summer. It is surrounded by mountains and waters. The seasons are like spring, and beaches and forests dot the park. Cities and communities are integrated, and green trees and flowers are everywhere. The whole city is like a big garden.

Vancouver has been ranked first in the world's major cities for many years. Its climate, urban construction, business environment, higher education and community service facilities are all world-class.

Vancouver is the third largest city after Toronto and Montreal, and it is the industrial, commercial, financial, technological and cultural center of western Canada. The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University are the top universities in the city.

4. Montreal

Quebec is the largest province in Canada, and most of its residents are French. Montreal in this province is the industrial, commercial and financial center of Canada. It is 0/95km away from Ottawa, the capital, with an urban area of 162km2 and a population of10/0000. Montreal consists of 75 surrounding towns, covering an area of 2,700 square kilometers and a population of more than 33 1 1,000.

French-born residents account for about two-thirds. It is a French-speaking city in the world except Paris, France, so it has the reputation of Paris in North America. Traditional industries such as clothing, textile and wood occupy an important position in Montreal, and departments such as rolling stock, machinery, chemistry, aircraft and electrical appliances are also very advanced and developed. China has French University, University of Montreal, McGill University and the oldest English university in China.

Extended reading: attendance and leave requirements for studying in Canada

I. Attendance requirements

The scores of students' performance in school will directly affect whether everyone can meet the requirements of completing the course, while performance in school will comprehensively assess students' performance in class, test scores and attendance, among which attendance is easy to achieve but also very important.

If everyone's attendance rate does not meet the requirements in the normal class, the teacher can refuse the students' examination requirements, which is a very serious punishment, that is to say, this course has been studied for nothing, so we can only retake the exam.

At present, Canadian universities require students to study the basic course 1 10. Absence from class will directly affect everyone's school efficiency and reduce their performance judgment. If the class hours are too long, the school can persuade students to leave.

Therefore, everyone must pay attention to attendance and never be absent without reason. Although there is no roll call in each class, it is easy to be found out if you don't take part in group activities and quizzes, so don't take any chances.

Second, the request for leave.

If you need to ask for leave under special circumstances, you must get in touch with the school and teachers. You don't have to come to school in person, but you must inform them. Get the teacher's permission first, and then submit the application through the formal process.

1. Apply as soon as possible

If you can predict when you want to ask for leave, you can get in touch with the teacher in advance and explain the situation. Generally speaking, it won't be difficult for people to ask for leave, and then they will submit a formal leave in official website, and go through the official process.

Leave school during the break

If it is urgent, you can submit an early leave report directly in class, but the reason needs to be justified and urgent. You can leave school directly at this time and make up the leave note later. In short, you need the teacher's approval.

If you feel unwell, you can report to the teacher and go directly to the infirmary or hospital for examination. Similarly, you can make up a note casually in the future, and then go to the school office to sign in when the situation is solved.

Further reading: inventory of misunderstandings in studying abroad in Canada

One, everyone can be admitted twice.

Canadian universities have relatively loose language requirements for students. If the academic ability meets the requirements, then everyone can submit their own applications directly. If the language is not up to standard, it is common to submit a double admission application.

However, it is necessary to confirm the number of places for colleges and majors. Compared with direct admission, the number of places for double admission will be much less, which also means that the requirements for academic qualifications will be higher. Not all students who apply for double admission will have the opportunity to enroll. Don't be too lucky.

You can graduate in two or three years.

Depending on the stage you choose, not all stages need to be studied for three years, and not all stages can be completed within three years, because the key assessment is the completion of your credits. If the results meet the graduation criteria, you can apply for graduation and accept a comprehensive assessment.

According to the length of study of most students, undergraduate study takes 3-4 years, master usually takes 2-3 years, and doctor takes 3 years. If the master's degree is to continue studying, it will take 3-5 years. The later you study, the higher the requirements for students' academic ability and research level.

Third, visa history will affect the application.

Generally, it will only have a positive impact, or it will not be affected. If you have gone abroad and successfully passed the visa examination, it will have a positive impact on your application for a student visa. If it is rejected, it doesn't matter.

Because the main content of the auditor's assessment is the materials provided by everyone, it will not affect the students' judgment because of the attitude of visa officers in other countries. What everyone should focus on is the deposit for studying abroad, which can prove that the family has enough strength to support studying abroad.

Learning a language is a waste of time.

Canada belongs to an English-speaking country. English is used in school classes and daily communication, and English has been used as a second foreign language in China for many years. Everyone will learn English from an early age and have a solid foundation. Therefore, many students think it is unnecessary to study extra.

What we should understand is that China's English study is written. Although we can get good grades in the exam, we still need to receive real application training, and we can improve our study at home.