Canadian Universities and Colleges

The Difference

Universities

Universities offer degree granting programs that range from Anthropology to Engineering. Most programs take three to four years to complete for a full-time student. You can earn three types of degrees: bachelor’s degree, master’s degree (more advanced and requires an undergraduate degree), and doctoral degree (most advanced and requires a master’s degree). Graduates of regulated professions (ex: medicine, law, education) have to complete internships and pass standard exams before they can be licensed to work in their field.

First year classes are often large in size, but become smaller when you start courses that are more tailored toward your degree.

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Colleges

Colleges usually offer certificate programs which take one year or less, and diploma programs which can take two to three years. Areas of study can range from business to health. Some colleges also have pre-trades and apprenticeship programs that include hands-on training.

Classes are often smaller than at University.

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Trade Schools

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do morTrade schools usually focus around a job-specific educational format, skill-based learning, and specialized career offerings. For example, construction, electrical, plumbing, etc. Once you enroll in a trade school, you will immediately start with classes that are based solely on the training needed to help you succeed in your future career. While traditional colleges begin with one to two years of general education classes, these types of courses are not part of a trade school program.

Classes are usually small for more one on one instruction and supervision. Often you are with the same students and the same group of instructors for your whole program.

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Explore Your Options

Trade Schools, Colleges and Universities

Browseby programs such as Skilled Trades, Healthcare, Human Services, Business,Culinary, and more. Or use their province/territory search engine to find aschool near you.

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Vocational Schools and Colleges

A vocational school provides occupation-specifictraining, which can lead to an associate degree, diploma, certificate, oranother similar credential. Search programs available in Canada and find outwhat you are interested in.

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Canadian Universities and Colleges

SearchUniversities, Community Colleges and Career Colleges across Canada. The websitealso offers links to speciality programs, professional schools, employment,careers and volunteering opportunities.

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University Study

Applyingfor university can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. UniversityStudy.caoffers up-to-date information on Canadian universities and academic programs tohelp you plan your education. This website features a way to compareuniversities and links to Indigenous resources.

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Colleges and InstitutesCanada

Focusingmore on college programs they have a database of over 1000 different programsto choose from across Canada. Use their program finder to choose the rightprogram for you.

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EduCanada  

Find the college or university that is rightfor you. Using their map feature, locate schools near or in the community youwish to live, or where you live.

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