In today’s conditions, having a master’s degree has become very important for students to achieve their career goals. For this reason, students want to do their master’s degree at prestigious universities both in their own country and in different countries of the world. Canada has become a country where more than 200 thousand students from different countries of the world receive their master’s degree every year with its world-renowned universities, high living standards, scholarship and job opportunities, and high-quality research institutes that offer the necessary working conditions for those who want to realize their projects and dreams.
Canada, one of the most livable and safest countries in the world, stands out with the quality education it provides in addition to its high living standards, and the graduate diplomas given by universities provide high career opportunities in every country in the world. In addition, students who receive their graduate education at Canadian universities can find jobs in the highly qualified and wide range of job fields in this country, just like Canadian citizens, and continue their careers in this country.
In Canada, graduate education generally lasts 2 years, but in master’s programs called MBA (Master of Business Administration) which usually provide education in business and economics, students study for 1 year. The first year of the 2-year graduate education is considered as a course period, and in the following year, students prepare a master’s thesis under the supervision of their advisors. When the master’s thesis submitted by the students is approved by the relevant academic board of the university, students are entitled to receive a master’s degree.
Some universities in Canada also offer non-thesis master’s programs. In these programs, students are not required to prepare a thesis; they only need to pass the final exam at the end of their education to receive a master’s degree.
Canada Master’s Degree Application Requirements
At universities in Canada, you can study for a master’s degree in fields related to the education you received during your undergraduate studies, as well as in different fields. Although the admission requirements of universities vary, the basic qualifications and documents requested are as follows:
Sertificate of licence
Many universities in Canada require students who wish to pursue a master’s degree to have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3 out of 4.
Transcript
The transcript of the courses taken during the undergraduate period is also one of the important criteria in student selection. Students who have completed their undergraduate education in their own country must have their transcripts translated into English by an officially approved institution.
GRE or GMAT Exam Result Document
Most universities in Canada request a GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission) exam result document . Students should research which exam result document universities require for the graduate programs they will apply to. The score thresholds that universities require from this exam also vary depending on the program to be selected.
Reference Letters
In the reference letters to be received from faculty members who taught the courses during the undergraduate period, the student’s academic achievements, the contributions he/she will make to the field if accepted to the graduate program, the national or international projects, conferences and study groups he/she has participated in should be stated in detail and the student’s personal characteristics that are important for the graduate program in question should be explained. Although not mandatory, candidates who have work experience and a qualified reference letter related to this have a higher chance of being accepted.
Application Letter
Students’ application letters will be effective in their acceptance to graduate programs by universities if they explain in detail and effectively why they chose the university and graduate program they are applying to, their competence in this field, their goals and dreams, and the academic, social and cultural studies they have done so far.
Canada Education Fees
The fees for master’s programs in Canada vary between 15,000 US dollars and 40,000 US dollars depending on the university and department they will study in. Since there are not many differences in quality between universities in Canada, fees generally vary depending on the region and city where the school is located. Therefore, students can easily choose schools that fit their budget.
Work Opportunities While Studying in Canada
Students who study for a master’s degree in Canada can do paid internships during their education, and after graduation, they can have a work permit in Canada, and like Canadian citizens, they are given priority in highly qualified and broad-based work areas in the country and can continue their careers in this country.
YÖK (Higher Education Council) Equivalence
Since the majority of universities in Canada have high rankings among the world’s best universities, diplomas received from these schools are both recognized worldwide and can easily be equivalated by the Council of Higher Education in our country.
Scholarship Opportunities in Canada
Students studying for a master’s degree in Canada can benefit from scholarship opportunities offered by government institutions, universities, and private foundations and funds. Some of the scholarship opportunities for master’s students in Canada are:
University of Waterloo International Master’s and Doctoral Awards
It is a scholarship given by the University of Waterloo , one of Canada’s most prestigious universities, to successful students studying in master’s and doctoral programs, especially in the fields of engineering and entrepreneurship. Students who qualify for this scholarship receive a total of approximately 8 thousand US dollars in educational aid for 2 years.
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships
This is a scholarship given by the University of Manitoba to master’s and doctoral students who are studying in fields other than MBA and Medical programs and have high academic achievements. Students who are eligible to receive this scholarship receive a total of 14 thousand US dollars in educational aid.
University of Calgary Graduate Awards
It is a scholarship program implemented by the world-famous University of Calgary for students studying in their own master’s and doctoral programs. Students who qualify for this scholarship can receive a total of $1,000 to $40,000 in educational aid, depending on their departments and academic success.
Apart from these, many universities and private foundations and funds apply various scholarship programs for graduate students. In our country, institutions such as the Ministry of National Education, YÖK, and TÜBİTAK have scholarship programs for graduate students who meet the necessary conditions to cover their education expenses abroad.
