₦airaland Forum

Jlakeside:
God is great, My supervisor said he was confident that I'd be accepted and YES, I just got the offer letter from Brandon University today.. Stage 1 completed, Stage2(TRV processing) loading.. Make I dey gather my documents.

Congrats. Move on to stage two. I dey behind you for stage one. Any funding awarded?

KELVIN086:
Thanks , I've read this several times its the same thing all schools have on their sites , just that some list the countries dey recognise while others don't like the one in question. For the fact that it is stated that they accept countries whose native language is English does not mean they recognise nigeria as an English speaking country. An example is university of calgary they say exactly the same thing on their site , but when you start ur application and you choose ur home country as nigeria you are expected to submit your toefl result bfor u can be considered for admission.

Email admission office for any curiosity. Providing answers to your questions is their job but don't make it obvious to them. Shalom!

max1981:
Thank you. But can you suggest a school that I don't have to pay much for masters?

Memorial university, U of Manitoba, UNBC, Saskatchewan , etc. Just Google cheap university in Canada .

Governoryomi:
Good evening guys, nice to be here. Pls how long does the students permit processing time take and whats the total cost. How can I impressively establish a tie for the benefit of the cic visa officer. I got admission for PGD. Is it safe enough to get a students visa with? How much do I need in my account and my sponsor's account. Can I pay part of the school fees first, does it increase my chance of getting the visa?
Thank you so much.

Processing duration= +/-2months, processing cost = budget #80 - 100k,
Tie = Assets like house, shares, bonds, job, Almighty marriage that works well when you partner isn't going with you from onset, etc
PGD for Visa. = Tricky but possible. Need more conviction with SOP
Account = add CAD 13,000 to your school fees and minus it from the account balance. The remaining must be good enough to take care of your or your sponsors dependant.
Paying part of School fees = at your risk. Better not if it isn't a condition from your school.

Note: all above is based on my reading on and off this thread. Am yet to apply for a visa. In short, awaiting admission decision sef. So, be cautioned. Shalom!

max1981:
Thank you. But this is my second time of deferring O. Since last year.

You should have apply for thesis courses if u know you know say "Pepe" no dey na. Anyway next options if I were you is to:
A) pray and seek financial help from family and friends ( Expect story like "no shishi" and more).
B) Restrategies to apply to courses with enough funding (Might have to wait another year for your dream to be a reality).

#Gurus might have a better option.
#Wish you the best


Advise to others that want to apply to schools. Don't just apply to schools, check school fees and funding available. Be truthful to yourself but have faith. Shalom!

max1981:
Hi to you all, I got admission into a college in Canada. I got my admission letter n it was stated that I should pay acceptance fee of $2000 n 1st semester fees $8,084.39. But I can only afford acceptance fee can I go ahead with d payment n apply for visa? What's my chances of getting a study permit. Na Sept admission O. Help please....

My opinion, get the money or differ admission. Gurus might have other opinion.

omooba2015:
I carried my dollar go there make I take am collect naira, those Aboki tell me se na #200 per $1.

Almost same with when bank buy dollar from you.. Bros, na cheat dem cheat you at that rate. Go to same aboki to buy and you hear his selling price. Just prepare your mind not to cry or faint onto your loss oo. Shalom!

omooba2015:
I want to Bureau de change this afternoon, they all said #200 to $1, i was amazed!!!

The price they buy or sell dollar? Clarify that with them. It is their selling rate we interested in.

emma4eva:
boss, can I get ur email, would like to ask you some questions on how you went abt ur admission application.

PM me or wetin dem they call am sef. Click my name and send message

Am curious. Do we have any current student of UofT, UofRyerson, UofManitoba or successful recipient of Ontario/Manitoba Graduate Scholarship?
Thank you for reply.

omooba2015:
I just got this information now, Dollar $1 as drop to #200
.. at local rate... Yes/No

For black market price, I wish that will happen soon in real life and not social media platform. Lolz

metrecube:
Medical Test valid for 12 months.

Thanks

KELVIN086:
say non English speaking countries are to have toefl , nigeria may or may not be recognised as an English speaking country.
Carleton uni , dalhousie uni , ryerson uni, western ontario , windsor , university of ottawa.

Applied to Ryerson with TOEFL but I think an English as a Medium of learning letter from your school would do the magic too. Email admission office for more info. Shalom!

emma4eva:
Hahaha, you are funny, have you applied to ryerson uni yet?

Smiles. Submitted all documents early January. Sipping 7up and Looking unto God.

Oboerhiri:
Hello everyone, I applied to Humber and just gained admission for September 2016, passed my medicals during my first application, though I was refused the study permit the first time, I just referenced it in the current application and it is showing Passed. just waiting for the passport request email.

What's the validity duration of medical test when upfront?

I want to believe you tackled reasons for first delay.
God's mercy and favour will shine on your Application this time. Amen. Shalom!

Kirri:
My ancestors I hail thee
I'm about to apply for the graduate certificate program at humber but I'm a little confused,on the site it says scan bachelors degree and transcript
Do they mean certificate and transcript?As I haven't collected my certificate yet
Can I scan transcript alone?
Plus how do I pay the $75CAD with my ATM?
Anyone applying for sept 2016?
Pls help

Mail the school on your situation of certificate.
I used my GTB ATM during my application.
I applied for Sept 2016. Shalom!

emma4eva:
wow, since November, Am hoping to be done with admission and visa matters before fall semester, I'm still a corper though.

Corper We!
Morale!
Representing 2015 Delta Batch A Stream 2, I sing Otondo! Oya! Dance!

I see you've weighed your options. Nice one. Not sure professional course have complete funding o. Check your "pocket" and school fees well before you dash those hundreds of CAD out.

#Modified!

@ Emma4, l I applied with a CGPA of 4.5 and awaiting decision. Made a list of 15 schools including US ones.
Since i wasnt going to apply to "inferior" schools, arranged my list based on course rating and funding as stated on the web. US went out with GRE score of 296, removed Canadian schools requesting hard copy transcript due to funds and was left with three Canadian Schools including Ryerson. Am not sure most funding deadline hasn't close. Let Excel help you in the arrangement and ordering.
Go, research and be truthful to yourself in the process. Shalom!

Reading from part 1, I came across several fights like am reading Novel. This is real and before me. A practical and not thereotical experience.

I hope the fighters are single beings ready for flings cause after the fight comes the .........

Lolz. Let peace reign!

Shalom!

Going through all necessary forms for paper application, can't but notice error with downloading IMM1294E. Saying PDF viewer may not be able to display. How do I overcome this hurdle?

#Note: am familiarizing myself with CIC website. No admission yet.

dannywest01:
could you pls let us know where you got the Canadian dollars from? Thank you

I wonder cos last year November it was more than #150.

Sesanbimbo:
Please why is Canada university overrated.
I contacted one proffesor who was suppose to be my supervisor at the university of calgary .
the Prof said my GPA of 4.12 was ineligible for admission into the graduate program and the grade wasn't competitive enough, that he needed an exceptional candidate.
probably first class or 5.0 lol, with A all through. Because my gpa of 4.12 is a middle B was the reason he gave.
Meanwhile the minimum admission requirement is 4.0/5 for Nigeria. Lol Nigeria don suffer. Choi. I am considering MSc research in Microbiology.

You complaining for one mail. Oga sir/madam, if I open my reply mail from professors, you will smile at your case. No b only Nigerians know and want Better thing. Chinko, shori shori, shale, Abduls, Rodriguez, etc are aware too. Just keep trying jare. Shalom!

habbeysax:
thanks for your swift response.

As for me I have contacted some supervisor at the department and I guess they have records of it too...I wasn't bother to get a supervisor at all cost like I said earlier on?

what can you say about my chances?

I have a nairalander STUDYING in MUN and never secured a supervisor before given admission I know say head pass head oh.

Can't predict your chances. Life is a risk. Would have done the same if I were you. I pray you break the record even if it has never happen before. Shalom!

habbeysax:
did you secure a supervisor before given admission? As for my case, my application is completed waiting on admission decision but I emailed some supervisor but never secured one. Never got any email to secure a supetvisor at all cost. However, I have another friend that applied also but got a mail before all required documents received that she need to contact a supervisor within four weeks unless her file will be closed, the deadlines don laps now.
what's your comment on this ?

My story of getting a supervisor.....

I mailed more than 30 professors in more than 5 schools. Got about 80% "we not fully compatible, all the best", about 19% " no reply" and Just one "ok but can't guarantee you admission". Securing a supervisor is more than Gulder Ultimate Search but still have to keep trying. Also think graduate administrator help sometimes when it comes to successfully securing one. Did your friend try that route? Think securing a supervisor for Thesis Based is key to funding and admission. Your friend can be a record breaker. However, have heard some schools reject 9ja first class because of " No available supervisor" e.g. MUN.

Caution: I use "think" because am not 100% sure. Shalom!

igwenunsa:
oh God i am seriously weeping for this country Nigeria. i was charged #55,720.17 for online visa application fees with my my UBA master card.What is happening with bank... #55,720 for $232CAD . may God help us

Paid around #150/CAD in 2015 November with GTB but i think its now around #200 per CAD. That #240 is on the higher side. God bless Nigeria. Shalom!

jendy36:
1)
With just O level certificate, is it possible to be offered admission to study Mechanical engineering , undergraduate studies, BSc
2) With TOEFL , is it possible to be offered admission if only WAEC  o level can't guarantee such.
3) What's the total cost for admission fee , visa, documents etc
4) Which university offers mechanical engineering best between university of Toronto, University of Calgary, University of Vancouver?
5) Which other course is in high demand
6) How many years does the courses run?
7) Which part of the country is good for students to work while schooling? Calgary, Toronto, or Vancouver?
When is the next admission processes starting
Cheers all

I will advise you use Google for link to best websites that can accurately answer your questions. You can make a comparative table with excel to make a final choice or choices. Shalom!

Kenyata:
BSc Degree

OK. Ask the gurus if going for BSc after Hnd at 40 is good one for canny visa. Based on my reading on this thread, don't think I will like to try that and i think thats where the p is. But ask the gurus sha. #INeverApply4VisaBefore. Shalom.

aliACCA:
hahahahaha..!! sure no be beans... I applied to UoM n Carleton too.... !!
was told admission review begins mid-february by the school so more waiting oooo.

let's pray we clear the first hurdle by securing one by late march...!!

My prayer had always been let the will of God be done after I don dey sweat with my efforts in the game. By his grace, We will overcome with better funding!

I just imagine Justwise na my in-law and this thread is my gf. Lolz.

aliACCA:
same here I'm awaiting admission decision too.... I applied in late November.... !!

which school did u apply to..??

the gurus must not leave this thread permanently but in case some does the newbies must takeover from dem to keep the thread alive. Let's achieve this goal together.

Late November is no beans. Maybe they consider domestic before international. It is well.
UofT, UofM and Ryerson. Na there application saved money finish for.
We need their guidance. Your name reminds me of newacca. Shalom!

thesoj:
Bro, I'm so sorry to hear about your financial situation.
I would strongly recommend that you get a thesis-based MSc admission before you leave Nigeria, unless you know with high probability that there is a professor in Canada that will give you funding. Alternatively, consider finding another sponsor that you would plan to ultimately pay back.

theSoj, please, can thesis funding be reasonable enough for man upkeep over there?

Kenyata:
Hello Good people of Nairaland

I was denied based on Purpose of Visit ONLY. I suspect not including statement of purpose must have contributed to this. I'm 40. I have HND Accounting. I want to pursue[b] a degree in Business Administration[/b]. I also applied for TRV for my wife and 3 children so they could visit me in Canada whenever they are on vacation. I want to know whether I could use the medical I did while reapplying. Will I ask IOM Ikeja to send it to CIC or get a copy and include it in my documents when reapplying? I did paper application initially and still want to do paper application again. I didn't do upfront medical initially. I got a medical request via mail. I have written a detailed letter of purpose to be included in my application this time. Thanks for taking time to address my challenges. God bless you all.

Yet to apply for Visa but is it BSc or MSc?. Think you need to state the type of degree you applied for. Shalom!

After reading from part 1, seeing baba justwise around make me #WakaPassGently. Well done Sir. Still waiting admission decision. Submitted all documents early January but no decision yet.