Canada is a popular destination for graduate study, and several scholarship programs help international students with the cost. The best-known include government awards and university-funded entrance scholarships. Each has its own eligibility rules, deadlines, and award amounts, so check the official program pages rather than relying on secondhand lists.
Admission to Canadian master’s programs usually requires a bachelor’s degree with strong grades. International students also need to show English or French proficiency through tests like IELTS or TOEFL, depending on the school and program. Some programs ask for GRE scores; many do not.
Start your funding search early. University financial aid offices list the awards their own students can actually receive. National awards are competitive and have early deadlines. A guide for international students in Canada can help you plan the application timeline.
If you are comparing programs, look at which master’s degrees are most valuable in Canada and the cost of a master’s degree in Canada. Students interested in animal health should know that Canada has exactly five veterinary colleges: the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Universite de Montreal. Related reading on a veterinary public health master’s may also be useful.

