“University” or “College”?

"University” or “college”

What is the best choice for you to study in Canada?

A lot is said about going to “college” in Canada, because they are short courses and, even financially, they are more affordable compared to “University".

THE college and University are part of the undergraduate and graduate system in Canada, being called by them “post-secondary education system”, or post-secondary education system. And this is important to define your professional and academic career.

See the particularity of each education system.

college: Fast courses for professionals.

With an investment starting at C$ 7,000.00 per year, the Colleges these are courses that allow quick insertion into the Canadian job market, with a technical-professional focus, offering specific training in the area that allow graduation in up to 03 years, with an average duration of 02 years.

Because you have a more technical background and if you want to deepen your career, it is necessary to continue your studies at an undergraduate level, which, for us Brazilians, is equivalent to a postgraduate degree or even a master's degree.

For these reasons, the college is economically more affordable when compared to courses from University and, mainly, they are faster because they have a more practical approach.

University: you as a distinguished professional.

already the University has a more academic focus, compared to the education system in Brazil, will be attending a college, with courses that extend for up to 04 years. In this the student completes their courses with a bachelor's degree.

By having a more in-depth training in a particular area, students begin to have greater command of their areas of training.

The investment of a University in Canada starts from C$ 13,000.00 per year.

In this way, we can summarize:

Type	Focus	Duration	Indicated for	Investments
college	Technician	Between 01 and 03 years	For future professionals looking for quick entry into the job market	From C$ 7,000.00 / year
University	Academic and Professional Programs	Between 03 to 04 years	For future professionals seeking career improvement and research areas	From C$ 13,000.00 / year

And which option is best for you?

Knowing your plans and goals is of paramount importance so that we can together design the best option.

There are too many variables to think about in this answer, which can be:

– Age and expected duration of the course;

- Investment;

– Intention to immigrate to Canada, how much a good institution can influence your future Canadian career.

– Improve your curriculum and your academic background;

As a country with an academic background different from Brazil and also with a more dynamic job market, knowing and knowing your abilities and future goals will better define the institution and academic experience suitable for your profile.

And if you need help defining your projects and plans, the CanCampus Canada is ready for us to work together on your planning.