TRAVEL
Student checklist for travelling to Canada:
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Passport
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Airline tickets
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Travel insurance certificate
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Letter of Acceptance by the educational institution;
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Key addresses and phone numbers
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A bank statement showing proof of funds
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Prescriptions for any medication you are carrying
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Traveler's cheques—if applicable
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Medical and immunisation records
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Academic history and university transcripts
SCHOLARSHIP
Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program:
Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program funded by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT): Graduate Students Exchanges (GSEP) are hosted by Canadian institutions for a period of five or six months and provide up to $10,000 to cover transportation, living and other related expenses during the students' stay in Canada.
Canada Asia-Pacific Awards (CAPA):
Canada Asia-Pacific Awards funded by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT): This award will support scholars in universities or research institutes in the Asia-Pacific Region to undertake short term research, including collaborative research, contributing to the understanding of bilateral and multilateral relations between Canada and the countries of the Asia-Pacific Region.
Professional Development Awards (PDA) by International Development Research Centre (IDRC):
Professional Development Awards (PDA) are granted to Canadians, Permanent Residents of Canada and citizens of developing countries with a Master's, PhD or Post-Doctoral and some career experience.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship:
It is funded by Government of CanadaThe Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) program attracts and retains world-class doctoral students and helps establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. The scholarship provides $50,000 per year for three years and is open to both Canadian and international PhD students studying at Canadian universities.
COST OF LIVING
Average cost of accommodation in Canada is about CDN $ 400- 800 per month.
There are various accommodation options for international students in Canada.
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School Provided Homestays
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School Provided Residence/ Dormitory
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Off-Campus Housing
LIFE IN THE COUNTRY
Time Difference: India is 9.30 hours ahead of Canada, which means when it is 8:00 am in Ottawa Canada, it is 5:30 pm in New Delhi India
Phone Code: After dialing 00, dial 1 for Canada, followed by the 3 digit area code and then dial the phone number
Capital City: Ottawa
Currency: The currency for Canada is Canadian Dollar (CAD). The currency is abbreviated with the $ sign or C$, to distinguish from dollar dominated countries.
Languages Spoken: Canada has two official languages – English & French
Climate: Canada's climate is not as cold all year around as some may believe. In winter, temperatures fall below freezing point throughout most of Canada. During the summer months the southern provinces often experience high levels of humidity and temperatures that can surpass 30 degrees Celsius regularly.
