Top tips for studying in Canada with a disability by Ruth Kinloch

Studying overseas requires careful preparation.  If Canada is your destination country, then this section is for you.

Keep reading to find out:

1. Student visa

Similar to the United States, the United Kingdom, or Australia, international students must apply for a study permit at the Canadian embassy in their home country.

Depending on the curriculum, this permit will contain information about the possibility of your employment in Canada: on campus, off-campus, or other locations. Please note that a physical copy of the study permit will be issued upon entry into the country; the study permit itself is not a visa or permission to enter the country. 

In addition to the study permit, citizens of some countries must also obtain a Temporary Resident Visa before entering Canada. The validity of this visa will coincide with the term of the permit to study.

You should start your paperwork no later than four months before the start of your studies.

1. Accommodation

In Canada, a student is not required to live in a dorm on campus. However, on-campus living will save you time as well as transportation costs.  Dormitories in Canadian colleges and universities are equipped with everything you need for successful learning.

If you prefer to rent an individual apartment or house, then plan for monthly expenses ranging from CAD $800 to 2,000 per month (on average). The cost of rent will depend on the province, city, distance from campus, and type of housing.

1. Insurance

Foreign students are required to have health insurance. In some provinces, students whose study period exceeds 12 months are eligible for free medical care by registering with the relevant service providers. For more information, please contact your university or college in Canada.

Be sure to check out the resources below to learn more about your upcoming studies and what to expect for student life in Canada:

1. Сic.gc.ca—the Canadian Immigration Service official website
2. Сanada.ca—the Canadian government portal
3. Wes.org—evaluation service for education documents
4. Planningcalc.utoronto.ca—financial planning calculator
5. Scholarships-bourses.gc.ca—state scholarship programs for international students
6. https://studying-in-canada.org/ – study in Canada – a guide for international students
7. https://erudera.com/canada/ – complete guide to studying in Canada for international students

Original article from IvyPanda – Ultimate International Student Checklist

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