Study in Canada

Students choose Canada because a strong education and a positive international experience is the foundation for their exciting and successful futures. The quality, affordability and renowned research opportunities are key factors in this decision. University campuses across Canada offer multicultural environments, beautiful spaces and friendly people. As a leader in business, political diplomacy, arts and culture and technology — Canada’s education system is at the core of its success and its graduates are players on the world stage. Public universities in Canada are considered to be equivalent to those in the United Kingdom and the United States.

The CIS Canadian Higher Education Admission Resource is a valuable summary of key data and admission information on all CIS Canadian Higher Education Members.

Edu-Canada is an official resource for Canadian education and international students

The Citizenship and Immigration Canada web site provides information on how to apply for a Canadian Study Permit.

The CIS Higher Education Directory contains thorough profiles of CIS Canadian university members.

Canlearn is a website containing information on scholarships and financial aid in Canada.

Study in the USA

Planning Your College/University Search is a guide to admission to colleges and universities in the USA, prepared by the CIS Office of Education.

The EducationUSA Web Site, a service of the US Department of State, contains useful information on undergraduate study, student visas and financial aid.

The CIS Higher Education Directory  contains thorough profiles of CIS US university members.

Financial Aid

The CIS Office of Higher Education collects institutional cost and financial aid data as part of the annual higher education membership renewal process. The following spreadsheets are a compilation of that data, as extracted from the college/university profiles in the 2008/2009 edition of the CIS Higher Education Directory. They serve as a valuable resource for school counselors, students and parents.

CIS Higher Education Financial Aid Table 2008-2009 Canada

CIS Higher Education Financial Aid Table 2008-2009 UK

CIS Higher Education Financial Aid Table 2008-2009 USA

Schools Calendar (Updated)

The Schools Calendar is a useful resource when contacting schools both Northern and Southern hemisphere schools participate.

Northern Hemisphere       Southern Hemisphere 

Education around the World

UNESCO provide information describing the higher education systems of countries around the globe. This system-level information does not describe entrance requirements for specific institutions. Additional country data from can be found on the UNESCO web site.

Students seeking exchange opportunities at colleges/universities may find information from ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) useful.