{"id":44851,"date":"2019-03-05T07:47:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T14:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/canadian-mba-crash-course-why-study-in-canada\/"},"modified":"2019-03-05T07:47:34","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T14:47:34","slug":"canadian-mba-crash-course-why-study-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/canadian-mba-crash-course-why-study-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian MBA Crash Course: Why Study in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Canadian<\/figure>\n

Well, according to U.S. News and Report\u2019s 2019 Best Country list<\/a>, Canada is one of the best places the world to study. It also ranked as the best place to live in North America, coming third worldwide. <\/p>\n

Better yet, Canadian MBA programs are also remarkably affordable<\/a>. While elite American MBAs may still lead in terms of recognition and reputation, Canada gives you more bang for your buck, particularly at the high end. Tuition is routinely half that of a comparable U.S. program, meaning fewer student loans. <\/p>\n

Best of all, Canada
\nwants you to stay! It\u2019s easy to pursue permanent residency after you graduate,
\nand the Canadian visa system is simpler and leaves less to chance than the one
\nsouth of the border. <\/p>\n

Oh, Canada: friendly, affordable
\nand top ranked!<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at some key aspects of the Canadian
\neducation system:<\/p>\n

Less Competitive Admissions (in Some Ways) <\/h3>\n

Take a look at the numbers. Average GMAT scores for Canadian MBA programs<\/a> are LOWER across the board. Average TOEFL scores<\/a> are slightly LOWER as well. Why is this the case? Canada is still building its reputation as a top-tier destination for foreign applicants seeking an MBA. That should be a relief for folks in the GMAT range between 660-710… but as the country becomes a more attractive option, expect competition to ramp up quickly. Graduates of Canadian institutions will benefit from the government\u2019s efforts to build up the country\u2019s academic reputation for years to come.<\/p>\n

Financially Viable Options <\/h3>\n

U.S. MBA costs are rapidly rising, with top schools regularly
\ncharging $100K USD for a year\u2019s worth of courses. This makes Canadian universities
\nVERY competitive, with most costing half as much as their U.S counterparts\u2026 and
\nthat\u2019s BEFORE considering the (mostly) favorable exchange rate compared to the
\nU.S. dollar! For the budget conscious MBA applicant who doesn\u2019t want to spend her
\npost-graduation years paying off debt, this is a major selling point.<\/p>\n

Political and Economic Stability <\/h3>\n

We won\u2019t sugarcoat it: Whatever your politics may be, it\u2019s hard
\nto deny that the world is a messy place right now. That means all kinds of
\npolitical and economic shocks that can have a big impact on exchange rates and how
\nemployers perceptive your degree. In this storm of change, Canada has proven to
\nbe a remarkably stable anchor, benefiting from geography, natural resources,
\nand comparatively non-controversial presence on the world stage.<\/p>\n

Welcoming Visa Policies<\/h3>\n

Canada is a welcoming country for students looking to make their mark in North America. Canada\u2019s robust permanent residency program is open for business, and students have solid opportunities to live and work in Canada post-graduation. Unlike the U.S. green card lottery system, Canada\u2019s immigration policies <\/a>are mostly points-based, heavily favoring high-skill workers and graduates from Canadian universities. There are also steps potential Canadian immigrants can take to improve their chances (learning French, for example), and the process is much less dependent on employer sponsorship. The number of international students gaining permanent residency in 2017 was up 10 percent, and the government is actively targeting this group.<\/p>\n

This was just a quick overview of reasons to consider an MBA in Canada. Stay tuned as we dig deeper into the differences between U.S. and Canadian MBA programs<\/a>, and the top Canadian schools to consider.<\/p>\n

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