If you want to do a Masters/PhD in Canada, and you really need a scholarship, you should consider applying to these 15 schools. (We call them U15).
Below, you will see links to ALL the Masters/PhD programs they have.
Check the requirements, apply, and share with others.
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There are entrance scholarships in most (if not all) of the schools, and you don't need a separate application for this.
- You are considered based on info/docs submitted for admission
- The scholarship condition, amount, and availability may depend on the program applied for.
The U15 are Canada's heavy-pocket universities. They
- Receive 79% of all allocated funding
- Undertake 80% of all Canadian research worth $8.5 billion yearly
- Contribute more than $36 billion to the Canadian economy yearly
- Produce more than 75% of all Doctorates awarded.
U15 are your go-to universities for scholarships in Canada. They are:
1) University of Toronto
Research Income: $1.3 billion
Graduate Programs bit.ly/2Wm4UtQ
Undergraduate Programs bit.ly/2x61KT1
Total Enrolment: 90,075
Number of international students: 19,190
2) University of British Columbia
Research Income: $658 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/2Pv45O3
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/3bOnqBK
Total Enrolment: 64,800
Number of international students: 17,225
3) University of Montreal
Research Income: $567 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/2WneoVV
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/2UG5fbQ
Total Enrolment: 67,390
Number of international students: 10,000
4) McGill University
Research Income: $515 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/3318qg4
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/2RcqdNh
Total Enrolment: 40,035
Number of international students: 12,535
5) University of Alberta
Research Income: $513 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/2NjLfqC
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/2XkBNKj
Total Enrolment: 38,310
Number of international students: 7,865
6) University of Calgary
Research Income: $488 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/2V0CzsZ
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/2xRFmgk
Total Enrolment: 33,100
Number of international students: 4,305
7) Laval University
Research Income: $404 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/2BPeCM1
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/3dPhp9T
Total Enrolment: 42,710
Number of international students: 5,665
8) McMaster University
Research Income: $380 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/3371zBq
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/2X9pzE8
Total Enrolment: 31,845
Number of international students: 3,525
9) University of Ottawa
Research Income: $313 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/2WjMutZ
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/3aLoohU
Total Enrolment: 42,255
Number of international students: 7,150
10) Western University
Research Income: $239 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/32VsFeY
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/2V6i7qN
Total Enrolment: 31,170
Number of international students: 4,570
11) University of Waterloo
Research Income: $224 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/32Woboh
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/2UZFEtn
Total Enrolment: 40,000
Number of international students: 9,000
12) University of Manitoba
Research Income: $212 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/31Q7F7T
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/2RdEjhl
Total Enrolment: 29,620
Number of international students: 5,590
13) Queen's University
Research Income: $176 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/2pcupC2
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/3bQpARl
Total Enrolment: 26,650
Number of international students: 3,405
14) University of Saskatchewan
Research Income: $176 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/32Wrj3o
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/2V4OZ2O
Total Enrolment: 25,705
Number of international students: 3,405
15) Dalhousie University
Research Income: $168 million
Graduate Programs: bit.ly/2BOdZSU
Undergraduate Programs: bit.ly/3bQlokz
Total Enrolment: 19,555
Number of international students: 4,695
While these are not the only universities in Canada, they are schools that will increase your chances of getting a scholarship
Other schools you can check are Memorial Uni, Acadia Uni, Simon Fraser Uni, etc
Check the program requirements, prepare a strong application & apply!
If you are looking for information on how to prepare a strong application, I made this study in Canada thread a few months ago, you will find useful information there too.
Let me tell you 10 careers that are projected to be in demand in Canada in 2021 and beyond.
NB: This is based on job opening projections and median wage.
This list is NOT exhaustive. Other professions will also be in demand as the economy makes progress post COVID-19.
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No matter the profession you choose, with careful planning, improving your skills, and building your capacity, you can find success in any field
If your profession is also not in the list below, you can explore the prospects of any profession in Canada at bit.ly/exploreyourjob
1) Software engineer/Designer/Web developer
The Tech Industry is rising in Ontario, BC, Sask & Quebec
Opportunities will open in the sector, including engineers, developers, or designers, but there won't be enough qualified workers to fill the positions cbc.ca/news/business/…
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“Essential workers, international student graduates and French speakers in Canada will have 6 new pathways to permanent residency by May, 2021.” - CIC News
For international students who have graduated from a post-secondary institution in Canada:
This public policy comes into effect on May 6, 2021 and will end on November 5, 2021 or once 40,000 applications have been received