Hello Sir rinky,

If am not quoting you wrongly, you want to abandon your current undergraduate program in elect. engineering? Why would you do that? That would be an advantage for you. Undergraduate courses in Canada is very very expensive, while graduate courses are cheaper (and you may get funding too). My advice is to complete your current program, maintain a good GPA. Then after your graduation, you can start applying to any of the graduate schools here.

The best way to search for schools in Canada is to visit each universities website and go through their admission requirements.

Supporting yourself as a student in Canada is difficult especially when you have to work to pay your fees. It is advisable to come with your 1st year's tuition and living expenses, as this will give you time to settle in and find jobs that could sustain you.

Good luck

@ Moty4all,

The amount students earn in Canada is variable depending on the job and the number of hours they work. Majority of the jobs available pay per hour and the rates can be as low as the minimum wage (varies by province - $9 in Yukon and $11 in Nunavut). Irrespective of the rate per hour, the number of hours worked makes a lot of difference (but be careful so that your grades won't drop).

Job opportunities for International students also vary by city or province. I study at the University of Saskatchewan and it is easier for us to find off-campus and even summer jobs. I have a friend at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC who found it extremely difficult finding on-campus and off-campus jobs. When you find a job that pays reasonably well, the secret is modifying your CV to match what they want. For example, it is irrelevant to include your degree in Medicine or Law if you are applying for a food server position in McDonald's. It is almost guaranteed they may not hire you. Usually, references for job experiences gained outside North America especially in Africa are contacted (in rare occasions) via e-mail.

I really don't know much about New Brunswick.

Hope these information helps.

Hey guys,

I have a few comments regarding the cheapest place to live as a student in Canada.
From personal experience, on-campus residence can be very expensive. I spent my entire 1st year as a student in my university residence and they made me pay $800 every month. Although food is included, but my people the food is terrible, taste-wise and health-wise (if you no dey careful you go become orobo). Off-campus, you can team up with other students to share buildings. In this case you could spend as low as $300/$350 per month (rent & utilities) and then take care of your food.

In as much as living on-campus helps a lot during the winter seasons, affordability should guide your decision.

Good luck people.

Hello everyone,

I am new to this thread and applaud you guys for your detailed information.
I am currently studying in Canada and hope to apply for my post-graduation work permit by April/May. My wife and our 1 year old daughter is currently residing in Lagos, and i seriously would love them to come join me this year. I would appreciate suggestions from you guys on the best way to go about this.

Thanks

@newacca: Thanks alot for the information.

Hello everyone,

I am new to this thread and applaud you guys for your detailed information.
I am currently studying in Canada and hope to apply for my post-graduation work permit by April/May. My wife and our 1 year old daughter is currently residing in Lagos, and i seriously would love them to come join me this year. I would appreciate suggestions from you guys on the best way to go about this.

Thanks