Studying abroad

table of
contents
INTRODUCTION • 15
20 Glosary
21 Terminology
1APPLICATION GUIDELINES • 23
Undergraduate studies • 24
25 Why do I want to study abroad
27 The application process
28
Two years in advance
40
Eighteen months in advance
42
Twelve months in advance
Postgraduate studies • 44
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54
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60
Why postgraduate?
Choosing a programme
Taught master´s courses
Research master´s courses
Application requirements for master´s
Doctoral degrees
Eighteen months in advance
Twelve to six months in advance
Six months in advance
Application requirements
Personal letter to a master´s programme
2CANADA • 63
65 Country overview
69
Why Canada?
71
Admission and funding
74
General requirements
89
Undergraduate studies
95
Postgraduate studies
96
Canadian universities and CC
101 Visa and immigration
103
Required documentation
105
Visa extension
106 Work permits
106
Family visa
106
Working while studying
109
Work after studies
110
Canadian embassies in the Caribbean