Upcoming Intakes to Study in Canada 2025

Generally, Canadian universities offer two intakes to international students, i.e., Spring and Fall. However, some universities also offer May intake.

Every year, the country attracts around half a million international students. Know some of the reasons why you should choose Canada as your international study destination.

• Canada is one of the safest and most peaceful places. Also, international students can enjoy the cosmopolitan environment with the welcoming nature of Canadians while studying there.

• Canadian universities are known worldwide for offering their students ample research opportunities and quality education.

• The cost of living and education in Canada is quite affordable compared to other popular study-abroad destinations like the UK, US, and Australia.

• Internationals can enjoy a high standard of living in Canada. Also, they get benefits from the same rights and freedoms that protect all Canadians.

• International students are allowed to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week, which is a great opportunity to earn their living expenses along with work experience.

• Most international students get eligible for Post study work permits for a maximum of up to 3 years.

• Various Canadian universities offer scholarship opportunities to international students, which reduces the cost of studying in Canada.

• Get an excellent return on investment as soon as you complete your education since Canadian qualifications are recognised worldwide

The most recent upcoming intake in Canada is September 2023 (fall 2023). The application for this intake generally gets open between August to October of the previous year (2022). September intake is also known as autumn or fall intake. Compared to the other two intakes, this intake has the greatest number of institutes offering the most significant number of seats across all programmes.

The timeline to apply for September intake in Canada is mentioned below.

The September intake is extremely popular among international students who are willing to study in Canada. Some of the reasons to study in the September intake are:

• Almost all Canadian universities accept international students’ applications during this intake for all the courses and at all levels (bachelor and masters). So during this intake, international students can easily apply to their preferred university for the course they are interested in.

• Most on-campus recruitments are done just after the fall semester. So, this is an amazing opportunity to get a job just after completing a course or even a few months before that.

• International students have a high acceptance rate during this intake due to a large number of seats.

Canada is home to some of the most prestigious research-intensive universities. Canadian universities are highly ranked by various world-ranked organisations like US News and QS world ranking. Some of the top universities in Canada in the September 2025 intake are:

• University of British Columbia

• University of Toronto

• University of Alberta

• McGill University

• McMaster University

• Cape Breton University

• Western University

• University of Ottawa

• University of Northern British Columbia

• Universite de Montreal

The September intake in Canada is highly preferred because of the numerous courses available for September intake in Canada, along with a humongous amount of job and career opportunities. Some of the top bachelor’s courses available for September intake in Canada:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

• Bachelor of International Economics

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering

• Bachelor of Business Administration

• Bachelor of Management in Business Economics

• BSc in Chemistry for the Medical Sciences

• BSc honours in pharmacology

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Many international students also prefer to pursue Masters in Canada. Some of the top Masters courses available for September intake in Canada:

• MSc Computer Science

• Master of Arts (MA.) Economics

• Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering

• Master of Health Science in Medical Genomics

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Master of Accounting and Finance

• Master of Taxation

Q: Are 2025 applications open?
A: Yes, the applications for September 2025 intake are open.

Q: What is the deadline for September intake in Canada?
A: The application deadline for most of the universities is between mid of January to mid of February for the September intake.

Q: What is fall intake in Canada?
A: The fall intake is also referred to as the September intake in Canada. It is the largest intake in Canada. The applications for this intake start in the month of August of the previous year.

Q: When should I apply for the September intake in Canada?
A: International students can start applying to Canadian universities a year before. Whereas the application deadline for most Canadian universities for September intake is between mid of January to mid of February.

Students who wish to study in Canada may contact our expert counsellors at any branch of Meridean Overseas Education Consultants (MOEC). You can also take free online counselling through our website. Our expert counsellors will provide you with the best guidance and support you need to take the admission and visa process. For more information or any queries, you can mail us at application02@meridean.org or call us at our toll-free n. 1800-1230-00011.