Plan To Study In Canada? Save This Intake Timeline!

Canada is a top-tier study destination for international students — and for good reason. Known for its safety, diversity, and globally respected universities, it attracts thousands of students every year.

But with growing demand, competition is intense. That’s why understanding Canada’s intake seasons is key to planning your application wisely.

Let’s break down the three major intakes and what they mean for you:

 

In Canada, the Fall intake is the most popular in the country and that means institutions will be out in full force trying to attract as many students as possible, both local and international.

This will mean a fiercer competitive environment when it comes to applying. However, this is also the period where you’ll have the greatest opportunity to apply for your dream course. Not every option is available throughout the year, but it will likely be present in the Fall intake!

However, be warned that while applying for the main intake allows you a breadth of opportunities, competition isn’t going to be easy. You’ll need to put your best foot forward and have an excellent academic record to get the highest chance of getting admitted.

 

If you have missed the main intake, the Winter intake still offers you fair chances to study in Canada in one of the courses you are seeking.

However, be ready to comprise and have a few options, courses and universities included. But on the other side of the coin, getting into your selected course is going to be easier. The criteria are going to be less stringent and you’ll likely get the course that you desire in this round.

Furthermore, you’ll have ample time to put forward a compelling application to help stand out from the crowd. This can be scoring high on your English IELTS admission test as well as obtaining multiple references from your past schools and workplaces.

 

Finally, the Spring intake is the last option you have to study in Canada for that particular academic year.

While it is still an official and viable option to pick, understand that there are multiple disadvantages.

The first is a poorer selection of courses to choose from as many would be snapped up already and fewer courses start in Spring. You might be forced to take common modules and subjects instead of your core discipline.

However, if you need to enrol during this academic year and your dream course is on offer, go ahead and apply! Don’t any of these points stop you!

 Need Help Choosing the Right Intake?

Don’t stress — PathCan is here to guide you every step of the way.

Let our expert team assess your goals, academic background, and timelines to help you choose the best intake — and increase your chances of getting into your dream program in Canada.