If you are coming to study in Canada, try to be proactive in choosing a program, especially if you plan to work in Canada.
Do your research and know how relevant your program is.
These are the Top 10 Most Valuable Degrees in Canada according to the Royal Bank of Canada.
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This ranking is by highest average salaries compared to tuition costs
It is to give info on degrees with good returns on (education) investment
"No matter what program you choose in the end, with careful budgeting, planning & hard work, you can find success in any field." - RBC
1) Business/Management Sciences
The discipline is more tied to math than commerce and will teach students about theories and models in statistics and programming.
It will also teach students how to apply these knowledge/skills to a variety of business problems. It is in demand!
2) Petroleum or Chemical Engineering
They learn about subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and process modeling in order to design operations that will transform raw material into specified products for industries (oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, or energy).
3) Finance
Students who specialize in finance will learn how to plan, manage, and analyze the financial aspects of businesses, banks, and other organizations. They will work as analysts in a variety of financial roles.
4) Pharmacology/Pharmacy
After obtaining this degree, you will also complete an exam with the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada, complete an apprenticeship & become registered with your province’s college
Govt of Canada projects a shortage of pharmacists until at least 2024.
5) Geosciences
This can lead to work in mineral and petroleum exploration, environmental consulting, and urban projects, among others.
These skills are highly valued in Canada’s mining industry.
The number of computer/software engineers needed is expected to grow in the next few years according to the Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS)
This is as a result of high business investment in the technology sector
7) Business Administration
There are plenty of opportunities for those with a Business Administration Degree.
Business Admin & Business services management encompasses a range of firms including legal, payroll, market research, and accounting.
There is always something to do.
8) Specialized Engineering
Specialized engineers work in fields like agriculture, construction, textiles, and biomedicine but the work is still typical of an engineer. They manage processes, build equipment, and supervise installations.
9) Nursing
Nurse practitioners can have more responsibility than registered nurses. You'll need a bachelor’s degree in nursing followed by additional training. Alternatively, you could obtain a master’s in nursing
Job availabilities in healthcare are predicted to remain stable.
10) Civil Engineering
Civil engineers are involved with multiple stages of building projects, from design to construction, and may work on a range of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, towers, buildings, and water supply systems.
There is always something to do.
Importantly, in any field you find yourself, build your skills as you earn your Degree
In a volatile economy & era of technological change, students will have to apply knowledge & skills to meet job needs and succeed
Ensure you are keeping your skills up to date in your field!
BREAKING: Canada's Immigration Minister has announced new measures to limit and curb the abuse of Canada's international student program.
➡️ From Sep 1, 2024 there are no more spousal open work permits for spouses of international students who are not studying in graduate schools or in a professional program such as medicine or law
➡️Canada will implement a two-year cap on international study permits, it will reduce the number of study permits by 35% from 2023's level to 364,000.
➡️Each province will be assigned a fixed number of study permits that's proportional to its population, and have to decide how it divvies them up among the schools authorized to take in international students.
➡️There are no more postgraduate work permits for students who graduate from Private Career Colleges operating under Public College-Private Partnerships
More info coming later today.....
More explanation on what it means to be a Private Career Colleges operating under Public College-Private Partnerships.
“For 2024, the federal government says it will approve 360,000 undergraduate study permits, with the aim of reducing the number by 35 per cent from 2023.” cbc.ca/news/politics/…
If you want to move to Canada & don't know how, or the Visa route to choose, this is for you
There are over 100 immigration pathways in Canada with different requirements
This post will guide you on the 15 programs/pathways to focus on if applying from outside Canada
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1) The Express Entry Program
This is the most popular program for permanent residence in Canada (Although it's not the only one).
Your education and professional work experience from any country can be used for this, and you can apply from any country. ⬇️olufemiloye.ca/canada-express…
2) Provincial Nomination Programs
There are 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada & they all have different nomination programs.
You can use a nomination to get 600 extra Express Entry score or to immigrate directly without Express Entry
I know part of your plan after studying in Canada is to be able to stay back and become a permanent resident/citizen
So, let me tell you the Canadian provinces to go as a student to increase your chances of becoming a permanent resident through provincial nomination
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Studying in Canada gives you additional permanent residence options. But you still have to be strategic about it
That’s what I always say that permanent residency is not automatic. So, you have to play your cards right by knowing your options early enough & positioning yourself.
Saskatchewan:
There is a student category of provincial nomination in Saskatchewan.
Once you graduate from a recognized school in the province and work for a minimum of 6 months, you can use that for nomination for PR.
This is inevitable but many new students do not know. What most (if not all) foreign students have from their country is a temporary resident visa. Study permit is issued upon arrival
Put your documents in your hand luggage to avoid unnecessary delay
In Canada, international students are generally eligible to work 20hours/wk during school period & full-time during breaks
When you arrive in Canada & get your study permit,the info below should be on it
Notify the officer if it’s missing, you need this to get your S.I.N & work