Exploring the Best Courses to Study in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide

While most Canadian Universities offer a wide range of subjects which are available to International Students, there are a few which are more popular than others.  In this article, we will outline some of the best courses which international students enroll in and which universities are ranked highly for those courses.  This will help students who are interested in these subjects to choose the universities that offer the courses that interest them.

Most Canadian Universities offer programs in Arts, Languages, History as well as Management and Engineering.  Here are the courses that we will be focusing on:

1.   BUSINESS

Many international students choose to study Business in Canada which offers a number of employment opportunities either in Canada or in other countries.  Within business, students can specialize in the following subjects:

Brand Management

Operations Management

Accounting

Risk Management

Logistics Management

These are just some of the courses available.  A program in Business is a vast field encompassing Sales and Marketing, Human Resources etc.  Students who take Business can also combine the academic term with an internship or work experience in the field.  Studying in one of the top universities with world class professors creates great networking opportunities for students and opens their minds to the different perspectives on business matters.

TOP UNIVERSITIES FOR BUSINESS	OTHER UNIVERSITIES
University of British Columbia	Vancouver Island University
University of Toronto	Carleton University
McMaster University	University of Victoria
McGill University
University of Alberta

Job Profiles:

·         Sales Manager

·         Human Resource Manager

·         Marketing Manager

·         Financial Analyst

·         Management Consultant

2. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Environmental Science trains students on how to approach and solve environmental problems with the help of ecological policies and ethical considerations.  The Environmental Science programs are based on experience-based learning so that students get to see and experience the first-hand impact of human activity on the global environment through research and on-site projects. 

Students can specialize in the following programs:

·         Environmental Earth Sciences

·         Environmental Studies

·         Environment and Toxicology

·         Environment and Health

·         Agro Environment Sciences

·         Forest Sciences

Given that the climate crisis has become a global issue with every country grappling with finding solutions to problems of global warming, extreme weather conditions and long-term sustainability issues, this subject has become even more important over the last few years requiring a lot of research to deal with today’s problems. 

TOP UNIVERSITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE	OTHER UNIVERSITIES
University of Toronto	University of Ottawa
University of British Columbia	Royal Roads University
University of Alberta	University of Saskatchewan
University of Calgary
McGill University

Job Profiles:

·         Environmental Scientist

·         Environmental Engineer

·         Environmental Consultant

·         Environmental Lawyer

·         Environmental Policy Analyst

3.SOCIAL SCIENCES

Social Science is a vast field encompassing Psychology, International Relations, Political Science, Women’s Studies among other subjects.  These programs are adapted to the realities of today’s world.  Programs in Social Sciences deliver an interdisciplinary perspective which help students gain valuable skills like:

·         Critical Thinking

·         Reasoning

·         Leadership

Project Management Skills which match perfectly with the skills required in the current job market.

TOP UNIVERSITIES FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE	OTHER UNIVERSITIES
University of British Columbia	Dalhousie University
University of Toronto	University of Guelph
University of Calgary	University of Manitoba
McMaster University
McGill University
University of Waterloo

Psychology & Counseling courses are some of the most in-demand courses in Canada that emphasize mental health and well-being, reflecting a country’s diverse population.   These courses cover essential theories, research methods and evidence based practices that prepare graduates to effectively support individuals on their mental health journeys.

Job Profiles:

·         Childcare Worker

·         Counsellor

·         Community Worker

·         International agencies like the UN

·         Policy Think tanks

4.  ENGINEERING

With Canada’s focus in the last few years on infrastructure, construction and transportation, many students are choosing to study Engineering and Technology. Engineering is considered an evolving course.  Specializations in the field include:

·         Systems Engineering

·         Electrical & Computing Engineering

·         Electrical Engineering

·         Engineering Science

·         Industrial Engineering

·         Materials Engineering

·         Minerals Engineering

·         Geomatics Engineering

·         Cognitive Systems

·         Data Science

·         Biomedical Engineering

With such a diverse range of specializations, students can tailor their education to match their interests and goals.

TOP UNIVERSITIES FOR ENGINEERING	OTHER UNIVERSITIES
University of Toronto	University of Ottawa
University of British Columbia	Carleton University
University of Calgary	University of Western Ontario
University of Alberta
McGill University
University of Waterloo

This field offers a wide range of career options.

Job Profiles:

·         Electrical Engineer

·         Mechanical Engineer

·         Civil Engineer

5. MEDICINE

Canada’s healthcare system has always been highly rated.  Canada has been praised for its preventive and primary care.  With a ratio of 2.7 doctors per 1,000 people, Canada surpasses the WHO ratio but there is still a growing demand for doctors and physicians.  The pandemic also highlighted the need for more healthcare professionals in every country.  As a result, the medical schools have focused a lot on research.  Canada offers a number of top programs at various educational levels to meet the growing demand. Whether it is Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry or any Health Sciences program, Canada is one of the best places to study Medicine.  Job categories in high demand include:.

·         Biological Sciences

·         Pharmacy

·         Nursing

·         Medicine

TOP UNIVERSITIES FOR MEDICINE	OTHER UNIVERSITIES
University of British Columbia	University of Manitoba
University of Toronto	University of the Fraser Valley
McGill University	Trinity Western University
McMaster University
University of Alberta

This field offers a wide range of career options.

Degrees Available:

·         Bachelor’s in Health

·         Bachelor’s in Life Science

·         Bachelor’s in Medicine

Top Employers in this field are:

·         Alberta Health

·         Vancouver Coastal Health

·         Fraser Health

Apart from the above courses, other courses that are also in high demand include:

·         Finance & Accounting

·         Nursing & Healthcare Management

·         Architecture & Urban Planning

·         Psychology & Counselling

·         Law

·         Media & Journalism

·         Tourism & Hospitality

While Canada has some of the best courses on offer at their top Universities, many of the colleges and private universities can also be considered, especially for students interested in applying for co-op programs and internship opportunities that provide additional work experience that will help them get employed once they graduate.

Contact CanadianXperience.com for guidance on selecting a university and program of your choice as well as to understand the new changes in the study permit process and requirements to confidently decide on your next step. CanadianXperience is an Education Consultancy specializing in Study in Canada.