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Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario · Canada
DiplomaBachelor’sPostgraduate certificate
Business & management · Engineering · Computing & IT · Health sciences
Destination guide · North America
Study in Canada from Bangladesh
Canada combines research universities with a strong college sector focused on applied, career-oriented programmes. Students choose between degrees, diplomas and postgraduate certificates depending on their goals.
- Typical bachelor’s
- 4 years (university) · 2–3 year diplomas
- Typical master’s
- 1–2 years
- Main intakes
- Sep · Jan · May
- Student visa
- Study permit
General patterns — programme length and intakes vary by institution.
Why students choose Canada
- A real choice between universities and applied colleges
- Career-focused diplomas and postgraduate certificates
- Multicultural cities with established Bangladeshi communities
- Study in English, and in French at some institutions
College or university?
Colleges
Applied, career-focused programmes: diplomas, advanced diplomas, some bachelor’s degrees and postgraduate certificates, with smaller classes and practical training.
Universities
Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees with a stronger research and academic orientation. Bachelor’s degrees usually take four years.
Common study levels
DiplomaAdvanced diplomaBachelor’sPostgraduate certificateMaster’sPhD
Academic and English requirements
IELTS Academic is widely accepted, and many institutions also accept TOEFL and other tests. Minimum scores depend on the institution and level, and some programmes require higher bands.
Entry requirements are set by each institution and course. There is no single score that guarantees admission. Need to book a test? See IELTS/TOEFL registration assistance.
Application steps
- Choose between college and university pathways
- Confirm the institution is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- Apply directly to the institution
- Receive your letter of acceptance and pay any required deposit
- Gather study permit documents, including a provincial attestation letter where required
- Submit your study permit application online and give biometrics
Intakes: September is the main intake; January and May intakes are available at many institutions.
Document checklist
- Passport
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English test result
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of acceptance from a DLI
- Proof of financial support
- Provincial attestation letter, where required
- Biometrics at a visa application centre
Exact documents vary by institution and visa route. Your counsellor will give you a personal checklist.
Tuition and living costs
Speak with a counsellor for current estimates
We don’t publish fixed figures on this page. Tuition, living costs and the funds you must show for a visa change regularly and differ by institution and city. A counsellor will help you build a realistic, current estimate using official sources.
Ask for a cost estimateFinding scholarships
Scholarships for international students in Canada come mainly from individual institutions, often as entrance awards. Colleges usually offer fewer scholarships than universities. Check each institution’s awards pages and ask a counsellor to help you shortlist.
HIC does not award scholarships and cannot guarantee funding.
Visa and financial documents
Always verify with the official source
How HIC’s visa documentation guidance worksStudy permit
Most students need a study permit, applied for online with a letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution and proof of funds, among other requirements. Canada’s rules have changed several times in recent years, so we check the current requirements with you before you apply.
Government of Canada — Study permit(opens in a new tab)Visa rules, fees and financial requirements change. HIC provides documentation guidance; it is not an immigration authority and cannot guarantee a visa.
Institutions in Canada
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Sample listing · Toronto
Toronto, Ontario · Canada
Bachelor’sMaster’s
Computing & IT · Business & management · Health sciences
Listings marked “Sample” are placeholders until HIC confirms the institutions it represents.
Canada: common questions
A Designated Learning Institution is a school approved by a provincial or territorial government to host international students. You need an acceptance letter from a DLI to apply for a study permit.
Canadian college programmes are designed around employment in Canada. How a diploma is viewed elsewhere depends on the country and employer, so think about where you want to work.
Post-graduation work options exist, but eligibility depends on your programme and current rules. Always verify on the official IRCC website.