Majors & Careers
Majors and Careers: Studying in Canada
Explore popular fields of study in Canada — Computer Science, Engineering, Business and MBA, Data Science and AI — and how co-op education builds work experience into your degree.
Choosing what to study is one of the biggest decisions for students heading to Canada. This hub covers some of the most-searched fields — Computer Science, Engineering, Business and MBA, and Data Science and AI — along with how co-operative education (co-op) integrates paid work terms into a degree. Each guide explains what programs cover, the role of co-op, English-test and entry expectations, and where to verify the exact requirements on official sources. We defer all volatile specifics such as fees, scores, and rankings to official sources, attribute any rankings to their issuer, and make no salary, placement, admission, or immigration guarantees.
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Tests this hub covers
IELTS
British Council / IDP IELTS / Cambridge University Press & Assessment · Year-round (test dates and session times vary by test centre)
TOEFL iBT
ETS (Educational Testing Service) · Offered more than 170 times a year at test centres (Home Edition: 24 hours a day, 4 days a week)
Duolingo
Duolingo, Inc. · On demand, online at any time, though not in every country (up to 3 test purchases in any 30-day period; wait for your result before retesting)
PTE Academic
Pearson · Regular test dates at 500+ test centres in over 115 countries (check availability at your nearest centre)
GMAT Focus
GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) · Appointments 7 days a week (test centres in opening hours, online around the clock where offered); up to 5 attempts in any rolling 12 months, at least 16 days apart
GRE
ETS (Educational Testing Service) · Year-round, 365 days a year (once every 21 days, up to 5 times in any rolling 12 months)
Guides for Canada
10 of 10 guides in this hub are for Canada.
Computer Science in Canada: Programs, Co-op and Career Scope
Studying Computer Science in Canada — what a CS degree covers, the role of co-op work terms, English-test and entry expectations, and how to verify program specifics on official university sites.
Read guideEngineering Programs in Canada: Accreditation, Co-op and the P.Eng Path
How engineering degrees work in Canada — accredited programs (Engineers Canada / CEAB), co-op work terms, the route toward becoming a licensed P.Eng, and where to verify the official requirements.
Read guideBusiness and MBA in Canada: Undergraduate Degrees and Graduate Programs
Studying business in Canada — undergraduate commerce/BBA degrees and the MBA — including when GMAT or GRE is required, the role of co-op, and where to verify admission requirements.
Read guideData Science and AI Programs in Canada: An Overview
What data science and artificial intelligence programs in Canada cover — degree options, the country's AI research ecosystem, co-op opportunities, and how to verify program specifics on official sources.
Read guideCo-op Education in Canada Explained
What co-operative education (co-op) means in Canada — how paid work terms are integrated into a degree, how the schedule works, and the co-op work permit international students generally need.
Read guideIn-Demand Courses in Canada: Fields to Explore
Study fields often described as in demand in Canada — and why demand shifts. No guarantees of jobs or income; verify program and labour-market details on the official source.
Read guideHealth and Nursing Programs in Canada: A Student Guide
How nursing (BScN) and allied-health programs work in Canada — typical study routes, English-test requirements, and where provincial licensing fits in, with official sources to confirm each step.
Read guideStudy Medicine in Canada: How the MD Pathway Works
How medicine (MD) admission typically works in Canada — usually after an undergraduate degree, often with the MCAT, and highly competitive. No guarantees; confirm each school's rules on its official site.
Read guideStudy Law in Canada: The JD Pathway Explained
How law study works in Canada — the JD route, the LSAT, and where provincial licensing fits in. No guarantees; confirm the current rules on each school's official site.
Read guideStudying in Canada
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Universities, entrance tests, costs and visa facts for Canada — all in one place, each linked to its official source.
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