How Many Intakes In Canada For Bangladeshi Students?

Canadian colleges and universities offer three intakes to students. These are:- fall intakes, winter intakes, and summer intakes.
• The fall intake is the first and most popular intake among students. It starts in September and offers the most significant number of courses out of all the intakes.
• The winter intake starts in January and has lesser students than fall. It is for students who missed out on fall intake. It also offers more secondary courses and university options.
• The third and last intake is the summer intake: It starts in May and has the least number of applicants. This is because it doesn't offer many courses or university options. It is for students applying to short-term courses.

Intakes in Canada for Higher Education

As mentioned earlier, Canada has three significant intakes – fall, winter, and summer. The first and most popular intake is the fall, which starts in September. It has the most considerable number of courses and university options. Almost all international students apply during the fall intake.

The second intake is the winter intake which starts in January. It has fewer applicants than fall intake and offers lesser courses. Students who missed the fall intake can opt for this intake.

The last intake is the summer intake which starts in May. It has the least number of applicants and doesn't offer many options. It is for students applying to short-term courses.

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Which Intake to Opt For?

Students opt for different intakes depending on their course and university. But most students go for fall intakes because it offers almost all courses and university options. At the same time, the other intakes provide a limited number of courses.

Given below is a table representing the intakes with their courses and deadlines:

Application Deadline for Different Intakes

All the intakes have different durations and deadlines. Students must keep an eye out for the intakes of their courses. Along with this, they must also apply before the deadline. All the deadlines depend entirely on their respective course.

Given below are the standard deadlines for each intake:

• Fall Intake: It starts in September and ends in December. It may sometimes last until early January.
• Winter Intakes: Start in January and end by the end of May.
• Summer Intakes: Start in May and end in August.

How to Choose the Best Canadian Intake?

Students should never choose their intake based on other intakes. Every course and the university has different intakes. So, students must pick an intake based on their course and university.

Thus, the student must look up a proper intake for themselves. They can do this by finding the intake for their course and university.

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Course Availability for Different Intakes in Canada

In Canada, different intakes have different courses and college availabilities. Fall intake usually offers all kinds of courses and university options. While the other intakes only provide elective course options.

Given below is a table representing the available courses in each intake:

How Many Intakes in Canadian Universities?

• Canadian universities provide three significant intakes. These are fall intake, winter intake, and summer intake. The proper intake for each student depends on their course and university.
• The fall intake is the first and most popular intake among students. It offers all the possible course and university options. It starts in September and lasts till December or early January.
• The winter intake is secondary and starts in January. It offers only selective courses and has lesser applications. It is for students who missed the fall intake.
• The summer intake, also called the spring intake, starts in May. It offers the least number of course and university options. It is mainly for students enrolling in diploma and short-term courses.

Fall Intake

• The fall intake is the first and most important intake. It offers UG and PG courses from various universities. It provides almost all possible courses one could think of.
• This intake takes place during the fall season, starting in September. It lasts till December but, in some cases, may last till early January. Sometimes it lasts till march depending on the university and course.
• Students must keep their documents ready 3-4 months before the intake. Once they're accepted, students get their acceptance letters by April.
• It is the ideal intake for all international students who wish to pursue studies in Canada. Thus, students should not miss out.

Universities for Fall Intake in Canada

All the universities with UG and PG courses have fall intakes. Students can also check the university page to know their acceptable intake.

Some of the universities accepting fall intakes are:

• The University of Toronto
• University of British Columbia
• McGill University
• University of Calgary
• University of Ottawa
• Carleton University
• Humber College
• University of Windsor
• Sheridan College
• McMaster University
• Niagara College
• University of Alberta
• University of Waterloo
• Queen's University
• Ryerson University
• Simon Fraser University
• University of Manitoba

When Should I Apply for September Intake in Canada?

If a student wants to apply for the September/Fall Intake, they must start in February.

Given below is the timetable they need to follow:

1. Students must begin shortlisting colleges (February)

• They must be aware of all the necessary documents and eligibility criteria.
• They can get an admission brochure for better understanding.
• They can also take guidance from parents or counsellors.

2. Students must take the English skill test/GRE/GMAT/SAT. (March – June)

• Fill out the application form for respective exams.
• For English skill tests, students can apply for TOEFL or IELTS.
• Students must appear for all exams three months before their intake.
• They must apply for the test 1 month before they want to take them.

3. Apply for fall intake. (September)

• The students must have performed all the above steps.
• They can go to the universities website to apply.
• They must have all the necessary documents.

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Winter Intakes

Winter intake takes place from January to May. This intake has a lesser number of applicants and is quite unpopular. It only offers a limited number of courses and university options.

It provides applications in specialisation courses or courses that have empty seats. It is ideal for students who missed out on the fall intake.

Universities for Winter Intake in Canada

Winter intakes offer specialisation courses and universities. Sometimes students can also find universities with empty seats in this intake.

Some universities where students can apply in winter intake are:

• The University of Toronto

• Carleton University

• University of British Columbia

• McGill University

• University of Ottawa

• Carleton University

• Queen's University

• Cape Breton University

• Douglas College

• Mount Saint Vincent University

• Fanshawe College

• Centennial College

• Lambton College

• University of Manitoba

When Should I Apply for January Intake in Canada?

Students must start preparing in June if they want to apply for the Winter Intake. They must follow the given timetable:

1. Students must start shortlisting universities on June

2. They must also go through the required documents and eligibility criteria.

3. They must prepare all the necessary documents

4. Once students have selected their preferred universities. They can go on to apply for English skill tests and entrance exams. (July -August)

5. The accepted English tests are IELTS and TOEFL. Students can also appear for entrance exams like SAT, GRE, or GMAT.

6. They must appear for the exams three months before the intake.

7. Students must also apply for the exam one month before taking it.

8. The students must finish the above steps before January

9. Finally, the students can start applying in January.

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Spring Intakes

The summer/spring intakes take place in April/May. This intake lasts till August and is not opted by many students. It offers a limited number of courses. These are short-term courses, diploma courses, and short full-time courses.

It is also a particular intake as it may help students catch up with their peers. Thus, this is ideal for deferred students due to delays or personal reasons.

Universities for Spring Intake in Canada

This intake is for limited courses. These are short-term courses, short full-time courses, or diploma courses. It isn't viral and has limited university options.

Given below are some universities available for spring intake:

• Algonquin College
• Seneca College
• Centennial College
• University of Fraser Valley
• Vancouver Community College
• Northern College
• University of Waterloo
• Ryerson University.

When Should I Apply for Spring 2022 Intake in Canada?

Students must start preparing in September if they want to apply in Spring Intakes. The application process remains the same as the fall and winter intake.

Documents Required

• SAT/GRE/GMAT/IELTS/TOEFL scores
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
• An optional funding essay
• Research proposal
• Transcripts of 10th and 12th and degree courses
• CV/ Resume
• Photocopy of Passport
• Extra-curricular certificates
• Two passport-size photographs

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