Master's Degree Program Now Easy in Canada

Graduates seeking a Master's degree in Canada have experienced a significant boost as Canadian universities and colleges have lowered their 16-year schooling requirement for postgraduate admittance. There is no need to take a second undergraduate course in Canada.

Traditionally, Canadian universities and colleges require students to have completed at least 16 years of study before admitting them to postgraduate studies. This typically entails completing a four-year college program. However, after three years of study, a regular bachelor's degree is conferred in India. Indian students usually finish only 15 years of education (10+2+3) before graduating.

Students interested in studying in Canada were required to complete another year-long course in India or pursue a second Bachelor's degree in Canada before being eligible for a Master's degree program. This will now change.

Several courses allow a 15-year study period. Experts point out that recent changes in legislation governing overseas students have encouraged Canadian schools to widen their admittance standards; several are now accepting individuals with 15 years of education for postgraduate courses.

Colleges provide 3-6 month foundation courses for people with a background in arts and humanities, while those with business backgrounds (BBA, BCA, etc.) can apply for direct admission. However, students must meet the English proficiency criteria.

"There are now colleges and universities in almost every province/territory that have opened doors for graduates from India to enrol in Master's courses by introducing short-term foundation or preparatory programmes," said the source. 

While a few colleges previously accepted students with

three-year graduation degrees, this trend is now fast evolving. "Universities such as the University of Niagara Falls, University of Canada West, Trinity Western, City University Alberta, Providence University in Winnipeg, Catholic University Theological Seminary, and dozens of others have embraced this shift," he said