For acquiring higher education, Canada has been one of the top destinations for students who are looking for a study visa for Canada. For the international students who want to pursue Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research degrees in Canada, making an application at the right time is very crucial. Admission to various Colleges and Universities in Canada is during specified times, termed as Intakes. The different intakes are FALL Intake, WINTER Intake, and SUMMER/ SPRING Intake.
FALL Intake: This intake also known as September Intake is the primary and the most preferred intake in Canada. Most of the universities offer a large number of courses this semester.
The window for applying during this intake opens in the month of December and remains open till March, for the program to begin in September.
Students joining this intake are four to five months ahead of those who take admission in Winter Intake. The weather this semester is more pleasant as compared to the winter semester.
Students can have a lot of internship and scholarship opportunities.
The competition is very tough as the number of applicants is very high; hence the chances of admission to the preferred University/College diminish.
Following Universities offer admission in SEPTEMBER 2022 Intake:
- Dalhousie University
- Columbia University
- Lakehead University
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic University
- McGill University
- University of Waterloo
- University of Calgary
- University of British Columbia
- University of Lethbridge
- St. Mary’s University
- Ontario Tech University
- Lakeland College
- Medicine Hat College
- George Brown College
- Matrix College
- Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology
- Fraser International College
- St. Clair College
- Navitas International College Of Manitoba
WINTER Intake: This is the secondary and second-most preferred Intake. This is also known as January Intake. Students who miss out on admissions in the Fall Intake get a chance to take admission in the Winter Intake.
Universities offering admissions in Winter Semester (JANUARY 2023):
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Cape Breton University
- University of Toronto
- University of Lethbridge
- McGill University
- Carleton University
- University of Ottawa
- Lambton College
- Douglas College
- Fanshawe College
- Georgian College
- Humber College
- Seneca College
SUMMER/SPRING Intake: Also called the May Intake, this intake is the final Intake for admission in Canada.
Only very few Universities offer admissions this semester and that too for a small number of academic programs.
Some students take up some short term courses during this semester and simultaneously apply for the desired program in the coming Intakes.
The weather is comparatively pleasant during this semester.
Top Universities/Colleges that offer admission in the MAY Intake are:
- Brock University
- Ryerson University
- University of Fraser Valley
- University of Waterloo
- Lakehead University
- Capilano University
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Northern College
- Vancouver Community College
- Mount Saint Vincent University
Deadlines
| Intake | Type of Program | Admission deadline | Tuition fee deposit deadline |
| FALL/September | Undergraduate and postgraduate | December-March | May 1st |
| WINTER/January | Undergraduate and postgraduate | September-November | October 1st |
| SUMMER/May | Diploma/Short-term Programs | January-February | February 1st |
Documents needed for application in Canadian Universities/Colleges:
- Duly filled application form on prescribed Performa
- Requisite Application fee
- Photocopy of a Valid Passport
- Language Proficiency test scorecard
- Eligibility Qualification Certificates and other Academic Records
- Minimum three Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
- Statement of Purpose (SoP)
How to choose the Intake for Study in Canada?
A large number of international students aspire to take admission in September and January Intakes. The following factors will decide your choice of Intake:
- Entrance test scores of the student
- Academic scores
- Availability of the desired academic program in the preferred University/College
The student should start the process of applying for admission, well in time. Students can take the advice of a reliable Overseas Education Consultant, who can guide and help in deciding the right Intake and other steps of the admission process to get positive results.
Those who have set the goal of admission in Canada, be in touch with us at The Masters Educators a team of experts in the field is ready to guide you in detail to achieve your goal.