Although post-pandemic international travel has yet to return to its full capacity, the number of students going abroad for education has reached an all-time high. As per the statistics shared by the Bureau of Immigration (BoI), a record 6,48,678 Indian students went abroad to study in 2022!
However, a university education can sometimes be really expensive and many may not be able to afford to spend thousands of dollars to avail a degree. This is where community colleges can help international students.
Community colleges are the alternatives that most international students who are looking to study abroad should consider in case they have financial issues or want to get certified fairly quickly. Community colleges are generally more affordable, have smaller class sizes, are more universally accessible, and are way more flexible than regular university programs.
Canada is a popular educational destination for Indian students, thanks to the various opportunities it creates and the high quality of education that the country offers for relatively lower tuition when compared to the U.K or the U.S.A.
With over 60,000 Indian students choosing to migrate to Canada in just the first half of 2022, the country is becoming increasingly popular among young Indians. Since more and more students have begun to show an interest in studying at the community colleges across Canada, here it is a comprehensive piece on the topic. Apart from Canada there are also great public universities in the UK, in case you’re interested.
Here’s a look at some of the most popular community colleges in Vancouver for international students in 2023.