Study in Canada Pakistan
Study in Canada Pakistan
The name of the South Asian country Pakistan derives from two words: “Pak,” which can be translated from Persian as holy, and “istan” which means a place from Hindi. In other words, Pakistan is a holy place. Indeed, the territory of the country is a cradle to one of the oldest and largest civilizations in the world – the Indus Valley Civilization. Additionally, Pakistan has six UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among them are the remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol; the Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore; the ruins of Moenjodara; the monuments at Makli; Fort Rohtas; the decaying ruins of Taxila and the Buddhist ruins at Takht-i-Bahi. Moreover, the world’s highest paved highway, the Karakoram Highway, is located in Pakistan. Unofficially, it is called the eighth wonder of the world.
According to the data of 2020, Pakistan is the fifth most populated country in the world, and it is home to almost 3% of the world’s population. The total population of Pakistan is approximately 225 million people. Additionally, Pakistan is considered a “young nation” since the median age of the population is 23.4 years, and near 100 million people are under the age of 30.
English and Urdu are the official languages in the country. Besides, Pakistan has almost 20 regional languages. Four of them, Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi, and Balochi, are provincial languages. It is worth mentioning that English is a medium of instruction and communication in all schools across the country.
Pakistan has bilateral relations with Canada since both countries are members of the United Nations and Commonwealth of Nations. By the way, Canada has one of the largest Pakistani diasporas. In Canada, lives near 215,000 Pakistani Canadians, while almost 30,000 Canadians live in Pakistan. The majority of the Pakistani Canadians live in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. Almost all Pakistani Canadians speak English or French. Nevertheless, many of them also speak Urdu or Punjabi since they try to keep strong bonds with their native culture. If you wish to come and study in Canada from Pakistan, you can choose the Designated Learning Institutions closer to the place of living of the Pakistani diaspora.
In early 1949 the first Pakistani nationals enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs at McGill University in Montreal. In 1958 the first students from Pakistan applied to the University of Toronto. By 2020, more than 4,000 students come to study in Canada from Pakistan and this number is expected to grow. Pakistan is the third-largest source country for international students in Canada from the South Asian region and the 23rd-largest supplier of students to Canada overall.
Speaking about the Designated Learning Institutions, applicants who come to study in Canada from Pakistan should know that these are Canadian educational institutions that have permission from the provincial government to admit international students. Moreover, if you want to come and study in Canada from Pakistan, you need to receive a letter of acceptance from your Designated Learning Institutions to get the study permit. Besides, if you want to obtain a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) after the study in Canada, you need to check whether you choose the Designated Learning Institution that allows you to qualify for the PGWP. The peculiarities of this type of work permit will be described below.
The increase in study permit applications from people who come to study in Canada from Pakistan is largely driven by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He has recently announced an immigration program for skilled workers. Additionally, undergraduate and master’s degrees are highly valued in Pakistan. That is why international students choose to study in Canada and get prestigious degrees at high-quality educational institutions of the country.
It is a wise decision to study in Canada for Pakistani students since the country offers study programs of almost all types. As a rule, it is needed three-four years to complete the undergraduate program. In its turn, students from Pakistan need to study in Canada for one-two years to obtain a postgraduate degree, but the duration of the study course varies from subject to subject. To complete a Ph.D. degree, international students should study in Canada for at least three years.
Students who come to study in Canada from Pakistan prefer to apply for MBA (Master of Business Administration), Media and Journalism, Computer Science and IT, Core Engineering and Engineering Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, and Analytics study programs. The most popular places of study in Canada after Pakistan schools are the University of Waterloo, University of Regina, Royal Roads University, University of Saskatchewan, and Athabasca University. This information can help you to choose what and where to study in Canada.
It is common knowledge that relatively low tuition fees allow many applicants to come and study in Canada from Pakistan. However, living cost is one more barrier to pursue the education abroad. That is why the government of the country allows international students to study in Canada and have part-time jobs. Students can work up to 20 hours per week during studies and up to 30 hours during holidays.
When students plan to come and study in Canada from Pakistan, they need to get a study permit. Students from Pakistan have the opportunity to apply for a study permit through the Student Direct Stream (SDS). It allows them to obtain a study permit within 20 calendar days. It should be noted that applicants who come to study in Canada from Pakistan and who apply through the SDS, need to pass the recognized language proficiency test. If they wish to study in Canada at an English-speaking school, they may need to pass an International English Language Testing System (IELTS), but not always. If they want to attend a French-speaking educational institution, they need to pass a Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) score of at least 7.
English is one of the main languages in Pakistan. It means that applicants who come to study in Canada from Pakistan can be exempt from passing the English proficiency test such as IELTS, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Cambridge English Exams, or any other test if they want to study in Canada after Pakistani schools. Nevertheless, each educational institution has its own admission requirements, which are better to check before applying to the Designated Learning Institution.
If you wish to immigrate to Canada, you should know that Canada’s permanent residency immigration programs value applicants who have completed at least 2-year study in Canada and have Canadian work experience. As it was mentioned earlier, you can get work experience with the help of a post-graduation work permit. It allows students who have graduated from eligible study programs at Designated Learning Institutions to work in Canada.
If the students have graduated from the academic programs that lasted more than two years, they can work up to three years in Canada. Students, who were enrolled in an 8-month to a 2-year program, can get a post-graduation work permit that is valid for up to the same length as their programs of study. Moreover, students, who pursue study programs that last less than 8-months, are not eligible for PGWP.
Additionally, during the study in Canada, international students have to meet the study permit conditions throughout their stay. If a student does not obey the requirements of the study permit, it can lead to future immigration application refusal.
Canada offers various immigration programs to foreigners, including those who come to study in Canada from Pakistan. One of the programs is the Atlantic Immigration Pilot. This pathway program is suitable for the candidates who have graduated from the publicly funded post-secondary institutions in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador and have a job offer from the employer in these areas.
The other pathway program is the Canadian Experience Class. Skilled workers, who have Canadian work experience and want to get permanent residency in the country, can apply for this program. It should be noted that it is one of the three programs managed through Express Entry.
If you need help with study and admission in Canada from Pakistan, please fill in application form below or contact us directly.
