1 : University
2 : Université
3 : University College
4 : Collège universitaire
5 : Community College
6 : Collège communautaire
7 : Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel (cégep)
8 : College of Applied Arts and Technology
9 : Collège d'arts appliqués et de technologie
10 : College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
11 : Provincial Institute
12 : Private Career College
13 : Private Vocational College
14 : Collège professionnel privé
15 : Autre établissement spécialisé
16 : Other Specialized Institution
In Canada, education is the responsibility of each province and territory. For specific information about each provincial and territorial education system, consult CICIC's Web site at [ http://education.cicic.ca ] or the WHED profile of the province or territory of Canada.
The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), is an intergovernmental body founded in 1967 by ministers of education and provides leadership in education at the pan-Canadian and international levels and contributes to the exercise of the exclusive jurisdiction of provinces and territories over education. CMEC is governed by the Agreed Memorandum approved by all members. All 13 provinces and territories are members. You will find the names of the ministries/departments responsible for education in the provinces and territories of Canada at [ https://www.cicic.ca/1301/Ministries-Departments-responsible-for-education-in-Canada/index.canada ]
Higher Education System
In Canada, education is the responsibility of each province and territory. For specific information about each provincial and territorial education system, consult CICIC's Web site at [ http://education.cicic.ca ] or the WHED profile of the province or territory of Canada.
The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), is an intergovernmental body founded in 1967 by ministers of education and provides leadership in education at the pan-Canadian and international levels and contributes to the exercise of the exclusive jurisdiction of provinces and territories over education. CMEC is governed by the Agreed Memorandum approved by all members. All 13 provinces and territories are members. You will find the names of the ministries/departments responsible for education in the provinces and territories of Canada at [ https://www.cicic.ca/1301/Ministries-Departments-responsible-for-education-in-Canada/index.canada ].
English, French
Bodies
Ministères responsables de l'Education au Canada
www:https://www.cicic.ca/1301/ministries_departments_responsible_for_education_in_canada.canada
Conseil des ministres de l’Education (Canada) - CMEC
Street:95 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 1106
City:Toronto
Province:ON
PostCode:M4V 1N6
Tel:+1(416) 962-8100
Fax:+1(416) 962-2800
www:https://cmec.ca
Contacts:- Chantal C. Beaulieu (Head), Job title : Directrice générale/Executive Director
- Antonella Manca-Mangoff (International Relations Officer), Job title : Directrice, International / Director, International
Bureau canadien de l’éducation internationale - BCEI
Street:220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1550
City:Ottawa
Province:ON
PostCode:K1P 5Z9
Tel:+1(613) 237-4820
Fax:+1(613) 237-1073
www:http://cbie.ca
Contacts:- Larissa Bezo (Head), Job title : President and CEO
- Karen Dalkie (International Relations Officer), Job title : Vice President, Development and Partnerships
Association des registraires des universités et collèges du Canada - ARUCC
Street:P.O. Box 71157, Silver Springs
City:Calgary
Province:AB
PostCode:T3B 5K2
Tel:+1(403) 541-0911
Contacts:- Romesh Vadivel (Head), Job title : President
- Kam Holland (Senior Administrative Officer), Job title : Secretary-Treasurer
Association des Universités de l'Atlantique
Role:Membership organization representing the university communities of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Street:Suite 403, 5657 Spring Garden Road
City:Halifax
Province:Nova Scotia
PostCode:B3J 3R4
Tel:+1(902) 425-4230
Fax:+1(902) 425-4233
www:http://atlanticuniversities.ca
Contacts:- Allister Surette (Head), Job title : Chair
- Dawn Russell (Senior Administrative Officer), Job title : President
Association des collèges et universités de la Francophonie canadienne - ACUFC
Role:Membership organization of French-speaking universities.
Street:223, rue Main
City:Ottawa
Province:Ontario
PostCode:K1S 1C4
Tel:+1(613) 244-7837
Contacts:Lynn Brouillette (Head), Job title : Présidente - Directrice générale
Collèges et Instituts Canada - CICan
Role:Membership organization of Canadian colleges and cegeps (formerly ACCC)
Street:1 Rideau Street, Suite 701
City:Ottawa
Province:ON
PostCode:K1N 8S7
Tel:+1(613) 746-2222
Fax:+1(613) 746-6721
www:http://www.collegesinstitutes.ca
Contacts:Denise Amyot (Head), Job title : President and CEO
Universités Canada
Role:To foster and promote the interests of higher education and university research.
Street:1710-350 Albert Street
City:Ottawa
Province:ON
PostCode:K1R 1B1
Tel:+1(613) 563-1236
Fax:+1(613) 563-9745
Contacts:- Paul Davidson (Senior Administrative Officer), Job title : President and CEO
- Sophie D’Amours (Senior Administrative Officer), Job title : Chair
- Wendy Therrien (International Relations Officer), Job title : Director, Research and Policy
Street:Suite 1410, 130 Albert Street
City:Ottawa
Province:ON
PostCode:K1P 5G4
Tel:+1(613) 656-1541
Fax:+1(616) 594-2917
www:http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca
Contacts:- Sarah Watts-Rynard (Head), Job title : Chief Executive Officer
- Larry Rosia (Senior Administrative Officer), Job title : Chair
Role:Acadia, Bishop’s, Mount Allison, and St. Francis Xavier universities have formed an alliance called the U4 League. It is a cooperative initiative to promote and extend our common objectives of providing students from across Canada and around the world with a high quality, undergraduate university education in a residential setting.
Contacts:Jessica Riddell (Head), Job title : Executive Director
Agence universitaire de la Francophonie - AUF
Street:Case postale du Musée, C.P. 49714
City:Montréal
Province:Québec
PostCode:H3T 2A5
Tel:+1(514) 343-6630
Fax:+1(514) 343-2107
Contacts:- Abderrahmane Rida (Head), Job title : Secretary General
- Slim Khalbous (Senior Administrative Officer), Job title : Executive Director
Organisation universitaire interaméricaine - OUI
Street:Université de Montréal, 3744 rue Jean-Brillant, bureau 592
City:Montreal
Province:Québec
PostCode:H3T 1P1
Tel:+1(514) 343-6980
Contacts:- Óscar Garrido (Head), Job title : President
- David Julien (Senior Administrative Officer), Job title : Executive Director
Alliance canadienne des services d'évaluation des diplômes - ACSED
Services provided and types of students dealt with:The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is made up of credential assessment services from across Canada. Alliance members provide a variety of clients - such as employers, professional regulatory bodies and educational institutions - with the assistance they require and the quality assurance they demand in assessing the academic credentials of prospective applicants.
Street:95 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 1106
City:Toronto
Province:Ontario
PostCode:M4V 1N6
Tel:+1(416) 962-9725
Fax:+1(416) 962-2800
www:http://www.canalliance.org
Contacts:- Michael Ringuette (Head), Job title : Coordonnateur, CICDI/Coordinator, CICIC
- Nathanaël Poli (International Relations Officer), Job title : Agent des communications numériques CICDI/CICIC Digital Communications Office
Centre d'information canadien sur les diplômes internationaux - CICDI
Street:95 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 1106
City:Toronto
Province:Ontario
PostCode:M4V 1N6
Tel:+1(416) 962-9725
Fax:+1(416) 962-2800
www:http://cicic.ca
Contacts:- Michael Ringuette (Head), Job title : Coordonnateur, CICDI/Coordinator, CICIC
- Nathanaël Poli (International Relations Officer), Job title : Agent des communications numériques CICDI/CICIC Digital Communications Office
Alliance canadienne des associations étudiantes - ACAE
Street:130 Slater Street, Suite 410
City:Ottawa
Province:Ontario
PostCode:K1P 6E2
Tel:+1(613) 232-3457
Contacts:- Kalin McCluskey (Head), Job title : Executive Director
- Jared Maltais (Senior Administrative Officer), Job title : Government and Stakeholder Relations Officer
Fédération canadienne des étudiantes et étudiants - FCÉÉ
Street:200-2725 Queensview Drive
City:Ottawa
Province:Ontario
PostCode:K2B 0A1
Tel:+1(613)232-7394
Contacts:Sofia Descalzi (Head), Job title : Chairperson
Conseil des ministres de l’Education (Canada) - CMEC
Street:95 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 1106
City:Toronto
Province:ON
PostCode:M4V 1N6
Tel:+1(416) 962-8100
Fax:+1(416) 962-2800
www:https://cmec.ca
Bureau canadien de l’éducation internationale - BCEI
Street:220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1550
City:Ottawa
Province:ON
PostCode:K1P 5Z9
Tel:+1(613) 237-4820
Fax:+1(613) 237-1073
www:http://cbie.ca
Definition:Foreign (international) students are students who are neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents of Canada, and are enrolled full time in a recognized academic, professional or vocational training course of study at a university, college or other educational institution in Canada.
Admission Requirements:Each institution may vary in its international admission requirements. Institutions may require the following documentation: official academic transcripts (some institutions may require them to be translated into English or French), proof of your country’s comparability of a Canadian secondary school or high school education, and completion of English or French Language requirements as requested by the institution.
Health:Most education institutions require international students to buy health insurance in addition to their tuition fees; those that do not will require proof of independent health insurance coverage. Medical examinations are not required by institutions but may be required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for students from a number of countries.
Language Proficiency:Students must be proficient in English or French. Many universities offer second language upgrading courses.Entry Regulations:Before coming to study in Canada, students will need: a "Study Permit" if the programme of study is longer than six months in duration and selection of an institution that is listed as a designated learning institution (DLI), regardless of the length of stay in Canada; a letter of acceptance from the school of choice; proof of enough money to pay for school fees, living expenses and return transportation for the student and any family members who come to Canada; to establish that the student will return home at the end of their studies; to pass a medical exam if required; to be a law abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada and to qualify as a temporary resident in Canada, including holding a temporary resident visa (required for citizens of many countries). A small number of students do not require a Study Permit by virtue of their status in Canada (e.g. diplomats and their children); students should contact the nearest overseas Canadian diplomatic mission to confirm procedures and requirements. Recognition of Studies
A brief description of Canada's post-secondary institutions and their quality assurance mechanisms is available at: [ https://www.cicic.ca/1242/An-overview/index.canada ] and [ http://education.cicic.ca ]
Joint UNESCO-Council of Europe Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region (Lisbon Recognition Convention) (1997)
UNESCO Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees Concerning Higher Education in the States Belonging to the Europe Region (1989)
The Canadian Information Centre for International credentials (CICIC) provides information and guidance on the assessment and recognition of international academic credentials.
International Experience Canada
International Scholarship Opportunities for Canadians
International Scholarship Opportunities for Non-Canadians
Étudier au Canada/Study in Canada
Publisher:Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)
Credentials
Diplôme d'études secondaires/High School Diploma
Description:Nunavut
Certificat et diplôme/Certificate and diploma
Description:1-2 yrs (certificate); 2 yrs (diploma) PEI; BC; Yukon, NB; Saskatchewan; Northwest territories; Newfoundland
Credential required for entry:Diplôme d'études secondaires/High School Diploma
Type of institution where credential is offered:University College
Collège universitaire
Community College
Collège communautaire
Provincial Institute
Private Career College
Private Vocational College
Collège professionnel privé
Autre établissement spécialisé
Other Specialized Institution
Grade appliquée/Applied Degree
Description:Alberta; Nunavut; Northwest Territories
Credential required for entry:Diplôme d'études secondaires/High School Diploma
Type of institution where credential is offered:University College
Collège universitaire
Community College
Collège communautaire
Certificat et diplôme universitaire/University certificate and diploma
Description:These programmes are usually one to two years in length. Québec; Saskatchewan; Manitoba, Newfoundland; New Brunswick
Credential required for entry:Diplôme d'études secondaires/High School Diploma
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Grade associé/Associate Degree
Description:A credential offered in the Province of British Columbia by some colleges and university colleges, normally requiring two years of full-time study. The Associate Degree is a two year academic credential available with an Arts or Science focus.
Credential required for entry:Diplôme d'études secondaires/High School Diploma
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
University College
Collège universitaire
Autre établissement spécialisé
Other Specialized Institution
Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree
Description:Alberta; British Columbia; Nova Scotia; PEI; Yukon; Saskachewan; Ontario
Credential required for entry:Diplôme d'études secondaires/High School Diploma
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
University College
Collège universitaire
Provincial Institute
Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree
Description:NB, Manitoba
Credential required for entry:Diplôme d'études secondaires/High School Diploma
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Autre établissement spécialisé
Other Specialized Institution
Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree
Description:Quebec; Newfoundland
Credential required for entry:Diplôme d'études secondaires/High School Diploma
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Licence
Description:The licentiate (licence or licencié) is a degree awarded by some universities in fields such as law, canon law, theology, philosophy and music. Admission requirements depend on the field and the university.
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Baccalauréat spécialisé/Bachelor’s Degree - Honours
Description:Saskachewan; Newfoundland; Ontario; New Brunswick
Credential required for entry:Diplôme d'études secondaires/High School Diploma
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Autre établissement spécialisé
Other Specialized Institution
Doctorat professionnel/Professional Doctorate
Description:British Columbia; PEI; Saskachewan; Newfoundland
Credential required for entry:Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées/Graduate Advanced Diploma
Description:Québec
Acronym:DESS
Credential required for entry:Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Maîtrise/Master's Degree
Description:Alberta; British Columbia; NB; Nova Scotia; PEI; Yukon; Saskachewan; Manitoba; Newfoundland; Ontario
Credential required for entry:Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree
Baccalauréat spécialisé/Bachelor’s Degree - Honours
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Diplôme et certificat de 2e cycle/Graduate Diploma and Certificate
Description:Manitoba, Newfoundland, Ontario
Credential required for entry:Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree
Baccalauréat spécialisé/Bachelor’s Degree - Honours
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Maîtrise/Master's Degree
Description:Québec
Credential required for entry:Baccalauréat/Bachelor's Degree
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Doctorat/Doctoral Degree
Description:Quebec
Credential required for entry:Maîtrise/Master's Degree
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Doctorat/Doctoral Degree
Description:Alberta; British Columbia; NB; Nova Scotia; PEI; Saskachewan; Manitoba; Ontario
Credential required for entry:Maîtrise/Master's Degree
Type of institution where credential is offered:University
Université
Data Provided by
From:2017
To:2018
IAU from the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC), a unit of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), June 2018. Bodies updated November 2020.
Updated on 03-07-2018