Just wondering how many of you already are or interested in studying in Canada. I'm currently studying in the University of Toronto and would gladly help anyone who has questions or thoughts about studying in Canada. This thread is also open for discussing experiences.

U of T is very big.

RIght now coinsidering to study in US, Australia or Canada or anywhere. Why don't you list down the afvantages of studying in Canada compared to US?

Cheaper..........No Patriot Act.

Indeed it is. And at times it will seem overwhelming. I am taking Com Science and Economics but there was an Astronomy class I took that had about 900 people in the lecture hall.

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Added on February 19, 2007, 9:50 pmHm. Here's what I think..feel free to correct me if I'm wrong?

I think it's cheaper than the US, in terms of cost of living(questionable) and tuition fees. International students are allowed to work legally both in and outside of the campus. And I believe that the Engineering faculty at U of T allows international students to join the internship program. This means you get to work for a year with a company with Canadian wages. Don't know if US allows you to do that or not?

Here's a link to the tuition fees in Canada:
Tuition Fees in Canada

I think Canada, well Toronto in particular is much more culturally diverse. You won't feel out of place here with the many Singaporeans and Malaysians all around. There are quite a few Malaysian/Singaporean restaurants. Not that they are excellent restaurants but if you really really miss it, then it's there.

Anything else I should add? Can't think at the moment.


This post has been edited by Tereno: Feb 19 2007, 09:50 PM

erm..can we apply for masters using uk degree??bcoz canada degree is 4-year but uk is 3-year...so im wondering whether they will accept or not...

Hmm, I heard that Canadian educational system is the total opposite of the Commonwealth system. If you get a Canadian degree, it's useless in Malaysia and other Commonweath countries. Is this right? Oh ya, I'm talking specifically about Pharmacy and engineering courses.

I'm interested to join UoT for a long time ago. But I am currently taking foundation course in engineering in a local private U. So what can i do if i wanna get into UoT(engineering)? And how is the duration and price like?

JPA sends students to Canada for engineering.......

The fees are like CAD20k per year. If you want to go to Canada, you should have done courses like A-level, STPM, CPU, SAM etc. The foundation course that you are taking is unlikely to be recognised.

Yes I believe that it will be accepted. The 4 year degree awarded is an Honours Degree. But I don't think you will have a problem using a 3 year degree from UK. I'm thinking you will have to take GMAT which is a graduate admissions test.

I would like to know that is U of T offers Pharmacy course? What's the requirements for A-level student? If I cant meet the requirements, is U of T offers foundation? How much for the whole course? Thanks for ur reply which I really appreciate.

U of T does offer pharmacy courses but I believe that you have to undergo an undergraduate program first and after maybe like 1 year and a half, then you can apply for pharmacy. Acceptance into pharmacy I believe is based on your standing in the undergraduate program as well as your hopes and dreams.. they will interview you.. and also might have to take a test ..not based on material..but more of logic and human thinking?

Undergrad program I think you're looking at RM 60k..Pharmacy..not too sure but I can find out for you if you want.

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i'm an SPM leaver and thinking whether to take a pre U course first before going canada or go straight to canada (University of Winnipeg) with my SPM results. which would u recommend?

International students in America are not allowed to work off campus, unless its for an work study, internship or a co-op. After you graduate from an American University one has the chance to apply for OPT or optional practical training, which can be considered a one year visa to work in an American company earning American wages.

In my opinion, I study abroad not to see more Malaysians or Singaporeans (though seeing one once in a while is nice). I study abroad to experience another countries culture, hence the reason to why I don't get Malaysians going to Australia to study (It's more expensive too -.-). However, I do miss the Malaysian food .

All depends on you really. I suggest looking up the requirements for applying to the university of your choice and see if it is entirely necessary for you to go through a pre-U course or would it suffice for you to just take a SAT like test.

This post has been edited by alxa3021: Feb 21 2008, 04:25 PM

University of Waterloo is always one that everyone seems to miss out. Indeed, it has great potential to shoot up as one of the most respected universities. You might want to check it out.

All depends on you really. I suggest looking up the requirements for applying to the university of your choice and see if it is entirely necessary for you to go through a pre-U course or would it suffice for you to just take a SAT like test.

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yea. actually i've already applied to 2 Universities - Winnipeg and New Brunswick. They just require my SPM score and TOEFL. I'm taking my TOEFL soon and i'm submitting it after i get my results. What my dad says is that taking a pre U is only waste time when you can actually go straight to Canada. According to what i heard, 1st year Uni will go through what u learnt in Pre U, only that it is deeper. hope some of u can advice.

If you don't see Malaysians going to Australia to study, then you must be blind. Australian universities are saturated with Malaysians.

If you want to go to Canada, go to good schools. Otherwise, don't bother. Even Canadians do not apply to study at Winnipeg or New Brunswick, unless they grew up and stayed there throughout their lives. The academic standard is not worth your money, the location is god forsaken.

Also, if a university accepts students with just SPM, it speaks a lot on the university's academic standards and its desperation for foreign funds. Canadians only apply to university after 12 years of schooling, 13 years for those in Quebec. When you complete your SPM, you only have 11 years of schooling, SPM stuff is not quite like grade 12 but in some ways similar to grade 12.

To put it into perspective........grade 12->U0(freshman)->U1
for those in Quebec................grade 11->CEGEP(2 years)->U1
A-level, IB STPM....................SPM(grade 11)->A-level/IB/STPM(2 years)->U1.......usually U1 if you have enough advance credits.

Going straight to university without proper foundation is risky, in a good school, you will find it overwhelming, in a lousy school, it might be easier to pull through.

I would suggest that you do A-level, get the necessary grades and gain advance standing from a Canadian school. Your foundation would be likely better than than those who did their freshman courses in university.

This post has been edited by feynman: Feb 22 2008, 05:41 AM

You are an EU citizen?

You have a malaysian origin living in Europe? Are you an EU citizen?