Can I transfer to another school while studying in Canada?

Students studying for graduate school in Canada can apply to transfer, but they need to meet certain requirements before they can transfer. The following is a detailed introduction to the relevant content of transferring for graduate school in Canada!

1. Instructions for transferring to a graduate school in Canada

Transferring must be planned

Transferring is a systematic project, and you need to have a deep understanding of the standards and standards of the school you wish to transfer to. requirements, registration deadlines and other details. A special reminder is to pay attention to the school’s requirements for transfer credits and courses.

Be forward-looking

Be mentally prepared to transfer to another school. Regardless of any reason, if you think that the school you are about to go to does not meet your wishes, and if you think you still have potential to be tapped, you should put the transfer of schools on your important agenda before going to Canada to study, and do it well Be fully mentally prepared.

Enrich your resume

The resumes of Canadian undergraduate students generally cover academic performance, work experience, social activities, community services, and skills. How to fill in these contents with high quality? This is what you need to think and act in order to get into prestigious schools.

Recommendation letters

Behave in front of professors so that someone can write a recommendation letter for you, and write a recommendation letter full of praise. Ask professors more about academic issues, and take classes. Speak more to deepen the professor's impression of you.

Prepare for standardized tests

For example: TOEFL, SAT exams. Pay close attention to your GPA (grade point average). GPA is the first factor used by universities to judge a student's academic level. Canadian universities care very much about your GPA. Chinese high school students have no idea what GPA is, so it is crucial to understand the Canadian university GPA evaluation standards in advance. Good universities regard a GPA of 3.0 or above as the threshold, and a GPA of 3.5 or above is more secure for transferring to the top 50 schools.

2. Conditions for direct admission to a Canadian master’s degree

1. Academic performance. If you want to study in Canada for graduate school, it is recommended that your university score should be above an average of 80% (the scores in professional courses in the last two years are particularly important);

2. Language scores. Language scores are essential. In terms of IELTS, at least 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any single subject. A score of 7 or above is more competitive. In terms of TOEFL, at least 100 points (no individual score less than 20 points);

3. Other scores. Whether GRE and GMAT are required depends on the school's requirements. GRE is at least 1100, and above 1300 is recommended. GMAT must be at least 550, preferably 600 or above;

4. Other auxiliary conditions. Relevant internship or work experience, scholarships, honors received, papers and academic achievements, etc. are all bonus points when applying.

3. Instructions for changing majors after studying in Canada

Undergraduate majors and grades

The curriculum of the majors studied by applicants at Chinese universities must be equivalent to that of Canadian undergraduates The curriculum of the same major or similar major, or the class hours and credits of basic courses and professional courses of the same major should not be less than the requirements of relevant courses in Canada. Otherwise, the applicant is likely to be rejected or conditionally admitted (the prerequisite for conditional admission is to go to Canada to complete relevant basic and professional courses during the undergraduate period). The more well-known universities are, the more stringent their conditions are, and their content will have a direct impact on students' visa applications.

GRE or GMAT scores

Although many Canadian universities’ science and engineering master’s programs do not require GRE scores or only “recommend GRE scores”, if the applicant has a good GRE or GMAT scores are an aspect that reflects its competitiveness. It is possible to be given priority for admission, and it also has an advantage in competing for scholarships.

Research experience

In addition to requirements for research ability, applicants also need to have a clear research direction. This direction should mainly come from your own research interests, professional advantages, and research capabilities, as well as your professional understanding of the Canadian university you are applying for and research on the professional research orientation of your future mentor.

Research and communication skills

Canada attaches great importance to students’ research and communication skills and regards this ability as one of the prerequisites for graduate admission.

IV. Advantages of postgraduate studies in Canada

Low cost, coop, and extremely cost-effective

As a member of the North American education system, Canadian universities, especially medical graduates The teaching quality of similar colleges is comparable to the top 30 colleges in the United States, but the tuition fees are generally half or even lower than those in the United States. Tuition fees for taught master's programs are about 150,000-300,000 yuan; research master's programs generally provide scholarships that cover tuition fees, plus opportunities for teaching assistants and research assistants. In addition to being able to work legally on campus, most postgraduate programs in Canada offer CO-OP courses ("paid internship courses"). Students can not only gain industry experience during internships, but also receive corresponding compensation. In this way, students' expenses in Canada are greatly reduced.

Guaranteed work permit, employment upon graduation, and many immigration opportunities

After completing a master's degree in Canada, you can obtain a work permit for 8 months to 3 years, and the pass rate is extremely high. , no need to wait for the draw.

According to data, the approval rate for students who have not left the country and started applying for a graduation work permit immediately after graduation is as high as 98%. With a work permit, students can work full-time and apply for immigration after one year.