Study in Vancouver

Do you want to enjoy surfing the sea, skiing in the mountains, or cycling on a long path beholding the beauty of nature during your studies in Canada? If yes, then Vancouver is your city of dreams. The beautiful coastal city is a perfect destination for international students who want to experience everything in one place. Renowned for world-class universities and colleges, Canada's third-largest city, Vancouver is surrounded by water on three sides. The fourth side, where the North Shore Mountains stand, is like paradise for hikers and also makes it easy to estimate where you are in the city.

Weather

The weather in Vancouver is mostly mild and wet. Summers are typically short, and partly cloudy and the winters are long, cold, and mostly cloudy. During the year, the temperature typically varies from 1.5°C to 22.5°C and is rarely below -4°C or above 26.5°C. Snow usually falls between December and the middle of February.

Places to visit

Extensive parks and pleasant climate make Vancouver a fantastic place not only for outdoor activities but also for shopping, dining, and celebrating life. The city has something for everyone. Stanley Park, Granville Island, Grouse Mountain, Museum of Anthropology, and Kitsilano Beach are some of the top places to visit. In addition to this, students can also visit Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Aquarium, VanDusen Botanical Garden, Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver Art Gallery, and many more places.

Best universities and colleges for international students

Vancouver has some of the best universities and colleges that consistently rank among the best in world rankings. Moreover, they provide a whole range of under graduation, graduation, and PhD level courses. Here is a list of some of the best universities and colleges of Vancouver

• University of British Columbia
• Simon Fraser University
• University Canada West
• Vancouver Island University
• Capilano University
• Columbia College
• Langara College
• Vancouver Community College

Accommodation

There are several types of accommodations available for students in the city and surrounding towns. The cost of living in Vancouver varies depending on the place they choose to accommodate. Vancouver's urban neighbourhood is an excellent choice for those who want to keep down their rental expenses. Also, most of the universities and colleges offer on-campus accommodation to international students. In-campus accommodation is an excellent way to meet other students who come from all over the world.

Transit System

Vancouver's transit system is remarkable. There are a lot of options for students such as Buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and Ferries. There are three ways to pay the fares, paying in Cash is only available in buses. Second is Single-use Compass Ticket, which they can buy through vending machines that are present at SkyTrain, SeaBus, London Drugs locations, and at West Coast Express stations. The third way is refillable Compass Cards, which is a very convenient way to pay fares. Students have to tap the card on the electronic reader, and the charge gets automatically calculated. Apart from this, students can use a bicycle, taxi, cars, and motorbikes.

People and language

The people of Vancouver are friendly, and many of them offer paid homestays for international students. English and French are its two main languages, but many people are speaking Punjabi, mandarin, and Cantonese. It is truly a multicultural society where people of different ethnicities live together.

Pyramid eServices has tie-ups with many universities and colleges in Vancouver, including the ones listed above. If you want to study in the city, we can help you receive your offer letter in no time. Plus, we have experience of sending more than 30,000 students abroad on a study visa, which means you would not be worried about your Canada visa. Please call us on 92563-92563 to get your Canada study visa as soon as possible.