Application requirements for studying in Canada for a master’s degree

The current situation of studying in Canada is like this. Canada’s high-quality master’s education and attractive immigration policies have made studying in Canada the “only choice” for many students. In order to help students apply successfully, this article uses the fall admission of 2011 as an example to explain the Canadian master's application process, required application materials and application strategies.

12 months: submit application

2010/09-2011/01 application, process documents, send materials (time is subject to the deadline of the specific school), IELTS/TOEFL/ GRE/GMAT points are given. Decide whether you need to live on campus.

Overview of application materials for Canadian master’s students:

1. Transcripts from freshman to junior year (Chinese and English documents, stamped with the official seal of the school);

2 , 2-3 letters of recommendation;

3. The applicant’s English resume;

4. Personal statement;

5. English test scores (TOEFL or IELTS scores, some schools or individual majors will require GRE or GMAT scores)

6. Proof of enrollment (if you have not graduated when you apply, if you are admitted, the school will require a copy of your graduation certificate)

7. If you apply for a graduate degree in liberal arts, some schools will also require you to write a Writing Sample.

8. If you do not apply for a scholarship, some schools will require proof of funds to prove that the applicant has enough funds to complete his studies.

8 months: Submit materials

2011/01-2011/03 Wait for news and notifications from the school to see if there are any missing materials and make up for them in time.

When Canadian universities recruit graduate students, they will take into account the overall situation of the students, mainly including the following three aspects:

1. University academic performance. If the average university score is below 75, it is difficult to apply for a graduate degree in Canada. The average university score is above 85, and you can basically apply to all Canadian universities.

2. English proficiency. Canadian universities basically require applicants to have a TOEFL score of 580 or above and an IELTS score of 7.0 or above.

3. Work and internship experience. Canadian universities attach great importance to students' practical experience, so students with practical experience generally have a higher success rate in applying.

Expert interpretation: Domestic applicants must pay attention to the preparation of materials when applying. Because Canadian professors first understand the applicant through these materials, and decide whether the applicant can be admitted based on the materials. The applicant's personal statement, in particular, is a very important deciding factor. Professional choice is also important. Canadian universities do not encourage students to change majors, so it will be easier to apply in the direction of the original major. Moreover, it is difficult to apply for majors such as law, medicine, accounting, etc., except for some master's courses specifically offered by universities for international students.

5 months: waiting for results

2011/04-2011/06 Major universities will release admission results one after another.

2011/05-2011/07 If you are confirmed to be admitted, you can start preparing for your visa. After applying for a visa, if you do not take a physical examination in advance, you can usually get the visa in 1.5 months; if you take a risk physical examination, you can get the visa within 1 month.

Visa application materials:

1. Application fee (approximately 940 yuan) and four passport photos

2. Original valid passport and two "study permits" Application form"

3. Dependents, education and employment details form and scholarship certificate

4. Tuition receipt and study plan

5. University diploma and transcript Notarization and proof of funds

Expert interpretation: It is generally recommended to submit an application for a Canadian study visa 3-4 months before the start of school. If you only have a copy/fax of your admission letter, you can submit your application with the copy first and then submit the original as soon as possible. Please indicate your name, date of birth and file number when submitting the above materials. In addition, the Canadian Consulate in Shanghai does not accept study permit applications. Only applications for temporary resident visit visas, work permits and travel documents submitted by residents of Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province and Zhejiang Province are accepted.

2 months: Registration and admission

2011/07-2011/08 Book air tickets and confirm accommodation. If the OFFER is conditional admission, you need to supplement relevant materials to the school in time.

At this time, you can prepare your air tickets and luggage for Canada. According to the reporter’s experience, the most important thing in Canada is to prepare a thick coat. You will experience a winter soon after arriving in the second half of the year. A thick coat is a must, but sweaters and the like can be dispensed with, because indoors are all indoors. It's the heating, these don't fit there. The other thing is to prepare some medicines in case of emergency. For other things, you can check the guide online.

Fly to Canada on time to report on 2011/09.

The above is the entire process of applying for a Canadian master's degree and the application materials required at each stage. I believe that as long as students meet the conditions, are fully prepared, and apply step by step according to the application process, they will definitely be able to successfully study in Canada.