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Pushpinder Bhatia
Alumni Said Business School, University of Oxford, UK

2024 Study Destination: Canada or Australia—Which One to Choose?

As 2023 draws to a close, a lot of people are preparing to relocate in quest of better prospects and a higher standard of living in another nation. Australia and Canada are popular destinations for students because of their hospitable immigration laws, varied landscapes, and strong economies.
Selecting a ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø location can be difficult, particularly for students from other countries. There are numerous factors that make decision-making difficult, such as the expense of living, cultural variety, new procedures, etc.

Most often, students want to know if studying abroad in Australia or Canada is a better option. It is challenging to decide which of these two countries to attend college in because Indian and other international students strongly prefer both due to their excellent public schools, first-rate educational systems, and excellent standard of living. However, before coming to a final conclusion, students might carefully consider a number of aspects. Let’s look at the key differences between the two countries:

1. Education Systems for International Students: Australia vs. Canada

Let's first examine the distinctions between the educational systems in Australia and Canada before delving further into a comparison of both countries for overseas students:

Canada

The four stages of the Canadian educational system are pre-elementary, elementary or primary, secondary, and post-secondary. The system is overseen by the provinces. In Canada, universities offer bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degree programmes; colleges mostly offer certifications, diplomas, and programmes for vocational training.

Australia

Courses in Australia's three-tiered educational system are divided into elementary, secondary, and tertiary categories. Australia's educational system adheres to the Australian Qualifications Framework's (AQF) requirements. Under the AQF, there are ten levels.

Levels 1-4 are courses leading to certificates; Levels 5 through 10 are diploma programmes. Level 6 is an advanced diploma and associate degree; Level 7 is a bachelor's degree; Level 8 is a bachelor's honours degree; Level 9 is a master's degree; and Level 10 is a doctoral degree.
 
2. Admissions Process: Canada vs. Australia
 
In order to pursue education in Canada or Australia, students need to fulfil specific conditions. These prerequisites are required since they demonstrate students' capacity to attend colleges with excellent teaching and learning standards. In addition to academic prerequisites, language competency is required to persuade university admissions committees that applicants can understand the curriculum and function well in a foreign setting with a different official language.
 
Let's examine the typical prerequisites for admission to Australian and Canadian universities.
 
Canada's Admissions Process

• Students need to get the grades required by Canadian universities in addition to passing an entrance exam.
• They had to have completed 12 years of education and received at least a 70% in Grade 12.
• They must pass any exam measuring their level of English language proficiency.
• Candidates for graduate school require a four-year bachelor's degree, two to three years of professional experience, and documentation of their published work, such as a portfolio.
• A minimum GMAT score of 580 to 600 and two to three years of work experience are prerequisites for MBA candidates.
• Candidates for medical school must have a minimum MCAT score of 124 in each component.
• A minimum LSAT score of 80% is required for those aspiring to the law.
• 1 Statement of Purpose
• Two recommendation letters.
• Evidence of Funds.
• A statement outlining the causes of the employment or education gap.
• A valid passport.

• The completion of 12 years of education from an approved school is required.
• In order to pass any English language proficiency exam, students must receive a high score.
• UG candidates must have a 12th board average of at least 70%.
• Candidates for postgraduate programmes must have a bachelor's degree and two to three years of professional experience.
• In order to study medicine at Australian universities, applicants must receive a 92% on the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test).
• To study law, applicants must have an LSAT score of at least 150.
• Applicants for MBA programmes in Australia must have a GMAT score of at least 600 and two to three years of work experience.
• 1 goal declaration.
• Two recommendation letters.
• Evidence of Funds.
• A document outlining the causes of any gaps in education or career.
• a passport that is up-to-date.

• Completed 10+2 with a 70–80% result
• A 6.5 IELTS score is advised, with no band falling below 6.0.
• Maybe a SAT or ACT is needed.

• Obtained a bachelor's degree with honours;
• In Canada, an MBA requires two to three years of minimum job experience.
• A GMAT score of more than 550 is advised for programmes in management.
• Some programmes may need the GRE.
• It is advised to have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0.

• Completed a twelve-year pre-university programme.
• It is advised to have a minimum overall IELTS score of 5.5.

• Completed a 4-year undergraduate engineering programmeme or a 3-year bachelor's degree ram. GMAT scores are necessary for management programmes.
• GRE results for additional courses
• Many Australian colleges will accept an MBA without any prior work experience.
• 0 on the IELTS, with no band below 5.5.

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