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FrostyButter:
From previous threads i observed almost everyone was applying with Ielts... In my case, i have not written one, but the institutions I'm applying to only require proof from my undergraduate school that the language of instruction was in England. I have gotten a letter from the registrar of my undergraduate university with letter headed paper and all stating that i have full capacity and English proficiency.

Is this enough going on to apply for my student visa? Also, i have no travel history. Is it advisable to go on and take Ielts since i still have time till fall.

Note: schools I'm apppying to are fine with the letter from my registrar, I'm simply concerned if that would be enough for the visa application.

If you are going via the NSE route to apply for Canada Study Visa, you need to submit a valid IELTS result.

If its via the Regular Channel, IELTS is not needed

If you have no TRAVEL HISTORY, you have nothing to worry about

For Admission purpose , the Letter of Confirmation of English Proficiency is enough

nowhere:
hiya
Welcome to Spectranet live chat, how may I be of assistance
I am coming to Nigeria for one month
while there, my online classes are on, so which data plan do I have to get?
We have several monthly plans, however you can go for the unlimited gold plan for N18,425
ok
unlimited in the correct sense of it?
It has a fair usage policy of 100gb after which your data speed reduces to 512kbps
Will 100GB do me with respect to 8 courses?
what the speed before FUP?
The speed is not capped
It is unlimited
What is the speed?
There are videoconferences
100gb should be enough to run your courses, however we have another plan for 19,450, the unlimited diamond plan
It Has a FUP of 500gb with a maximum speed of 4MBPS
ok
What is the highest unlimited plan for one month?
Here in Canada I pay $60 for everything I do in one month
I want to get the sense from there on the likely speed and cost. Only coverage is certain at this point.


My discussion with an agent. I just want speed and data that I don't have to worry about capping. Chai!

Ok,

I think you need to get to your hood in Nigeria first, there might be a possibility your buddies in that area use some of this ISP e.g SPECTRANET, SMILE , SWIFT etc.you can meet them and ask, so based on their experience with any of those ISP in that area, they should/would be able to recommend the best ISP you should go for.

oyibo4real:
Cost-wise nko? I'm interested in this

lolz,

Cost Wise, that i don't know about, I haven't used it before, reasons why I said he/she should do a google search on it for more details e.g Coverage, Plans etc.

nowhere:
So if permit never got approved, one can just finish off in Nigeria if school allows it?

My main concern is the network you guys in Nigeria are using for the online classes.

I am in Canada, coming to Lagos for one month and I need to continue my classes.

Which network serves best, data plans and co.

Guys put mouth abi hand sef. Thanks.

Speed Wise (Mbps), there have been good reviews about SPECTRANET, you can do a google search for more details on it

JustMellow:
Been a while Lekiboboe. Welcome!

Koyo JustMellow ,

Yes, it's been a while

U ru ese

Am fine , Vbee oye he?

Trust you are doing great, I wish you an amazing 2021

The PhD program in Business Administration at DeGroote, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontari offers students the opportunity to study and conduct leading-edge research.

Preliminary application round 2 for Sept. 2021 ongoing. Deadline for submission: January 18,2021.

Procedure for submitting a preliminary app.
https://phd.degroote.mcmaster.ca/applications/application-procedures/

Preliminary app. will be reviewed to determine whether or not you qualify to submit a formal application. Once successful, instructions on how to submit the formal application will be sent by email.
There is a $110 fee for submitting a formal application & can’t be waived.

All full-time DeGroote PhD students are guaranteed funding for the first four years of study. Currently, each full-time student receives a minimum of $20,000 per year.

Vast majority of grad. students receive more.

Visit
https://phd.degroote.mcmaster.ca/fees-and-funding/ for more info on fees/funding

PHD POSITIONS IN HISPANIC STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies is looking to fund 2 PhD students in Hispanic Studies to start in September

The graduate program in Hispanic Studies delves into the literatures and cultures of Latin America, Spain and other Spanish-speaking communities within the US and Canada in an environment that celebrates intellectual curiosity and freedom of inquiry.

Funding packages start at $22,000 per year for four years, and they normally include a Teaching Assistantship per year for five years. There is a wide array of additional opportunities for financial aid from departmental, university, and external sources.

Research topics and areas
▪Medieval Spanish Literature and Culture
▪Colonial Latin American Literature and Culture
▪Golden Age Spanish Literature and Culture
▪18th- or 19th-Century Spanish Literature and Culture
▪18th- or 19th-Century Latin American Literature

Contemporary Spanish Literature and Culture
▪Contemporary Latin American Literature and Culture
▪Caribbean Literature and Culture.

For more information, please visit their website at
https://fhis.ubc.ca/graduate/ for further information

Please mention reference number GPS-54630 in all your correspondence about this Doctoral student position.

Interested applicants will have to gain admission into this doctoral program.

gbadeolu1:
Please, could you explain further on NSE documents. What are those?

Go through this content

NSE route
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/705#97124448

Update on NSE route
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/71#97773070

dmickdx:
Please I would like to know which schools would offer masters program admission without IELTS. (Us & Canada)
Would also like to resume the process immediately. Anyone help please

Hi,

- Since you are from NIGERIA (an English Speaking Country) you don't need IELTS to apply for Admission in a Canadian school, I don't know if its the same for U.S

IELTS (English Test) for admission in Canada are meant for countries whose language or official language is not ENGLISH e.g India, China, Philippine , Vietnam etc. So if you see it as an admission requirement for a program, it is not applicable to you, you are EXEMPTED

To Search for UNDERGRADUATE, PGD, MASTERS, PH.D PROGRAMS IN CANADA
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=&program_level_merged=&program_language=ENGLISH

- To your 2nd question, Go through the following posts in the links below

Interested in getting a student visa to canada, See this
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/558#96300254


Things to note about Canada Study Visa, and be careful of
https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/82#97848268

You can await additional information from gurus & Members in house

Good luck!!

awys:
He hasn't done upfront medicals he was planning on doing it next week

Wow this is a Big Time Miracle

Man no be God at all

Elizdee:
Yaaay... I just got original passport request now.

What God cannot do does not exist!!!!!!!

This is good news

Congratulations on your PPR!!!!

Elizdee:
Hello everyone.

Please is it possible to get original passport request without mediacal request?

Yes it is possible, but that can only happen under the condition you have done an UPFRONT MEDICAL

amaoadetayo:
Bro, I pray to God to grant you your heart desires. I am an undergraduate here, and it has been so refreshing going through your posts coupled with the link/sources provided.

I read somewhere that you spent a whole year going through the threads, you used that to equip yourself, I am proud to tell you that I am emulating you.


Thanks boss.

Amen!!!!!!! Thanks Honorable


Awwwwn!!!!!!!


Yesoooo,
that's the way forward, gathering the right & based on experience information/success stories of approved applicants & suggestions is a good way for a potential applicant to equip his/herself before applying for a Study Visa.

Wow, your are doing well Honorable, wish you the best in your application.

modestmj:
Hello everyone,

I studied Sociology & graduated with a 2:1 & decided to apply after my NYSC to University of Manitoba 2018 for fall 2019. I didn't get admission. I tried applying again to University of Windsor & Manitoba December 2020 for fall 2021. I followed all steps duly, yet I was not admitted for University of Windsor. I am waiting for response from Manitoba. This would be my second time, so I contacted the admission officer for the department of Sociology & Criminology via email. She responded well. But I don't want leave out on any chance. I want to apply again to the University of Newfoundland before Jan 15th. I don't know what decision to take now.

Hi,

Don't give up, getting Masters/PH.D Admission atimes can be a full time job.

-Try research on more schools,

In the links below are loads of schools offering Masters in Criminology & Masters in Sociology

- M.SC Criminology
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Criminology&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH

- M.SC Sociology
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Sociology&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH

- Endeavor to be specific when sending mails to Professors of Criminology & Professor of Sociology, and make sure its a Cold Email.

The contents in the link below can help you in packaging yourself more better to get an M.SC admission.

Full guides on how to apply for MASTERS or PH.D programs in Canadian Universities, Secure a Supervisor (Professor) and also get possible FUNDING (SCHOLARSHIP)
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556

For those sending emails to professors
If you want to know why:
-The Prof ignores your email
-The Prof deletes it without responding
-The Prof sends a negative response
-The Prof sends a positive response
Read this piece by Prof Marc Dube, University of Ottawa, Canada
https://www./looking-graduate-student-position-heres-how-avoid-frustration-dub%C3%A9/

Axzobr:
I graduated with a low 2.2 grade (bsc microbiology) from unilag(2017)

Please I want to know the possibility of me getting admitted in a school in Canada for masters degree program.

-the cost, procedures or any other alternative to get to Canada aside from study visa.

Hi,

Most Masters program in Canada require a 2nd Class Upper


With you 2.2 grade, you are eligible to apply for a Post Graduate Certificate Program, do a google search on the following Microbiology related PG. Cert programs and explore their respective websites.

- PG. Cert, Ecosystem Restoration
Niagara College, Ontario

- PG. Cert, Environmental Monitoring & Impact Assessment (EMPD)
Cambrian College, Ontario

- PG. Cert, Environmental Management & Assessment
Niagara College, Ontario

As regards cost, you have to check the tuition of the program you want to go for (International Tuition) , like $15,000 CAD upward & also show at least one year living expenses of $10,000 CAD

For more information on that, read the content in the link below
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/558#96300254

MadeMan01:
Consultant Lekiboboe Lekibooooooooboe
Long time. Where have you been? E be like you have traveled. Give us update

Consultant Kwa, I pray ooo

Boyz still dey around

Laraba083:
Please how do I apply for IOM upfront medical. I don’t understand the website

Hi Laraba,

Go through the content in the link below

Full Information about doing Upfront Medicals at IOM (Lagos or Abuja) or Q-life (Lagos), Cost etc.
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/630#96679974

Geology, Geophysics, Mining Engineering graduates can shoot their shots on this

Fully funded M.Sc Earth Science Research Opportunity @ the St. Francis Xavier University, NS, Canada. Research will involve mineralogy, geochemistry & the determination of the age of mineralization. Fantastic opportunity, if you ask me! See attached document for details.


The contents in the link below can help you in packaging yourself for this Funded M.SC position

Full guides on how to apply for MASTERS or PH.D programs in Canadian Universities, Secure a Supervisor (Professor) and also get possible FUNDING (SCHOLARSHIP)
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556

For those sending emails to professors
If you want to know why:
-The Prof ignores your email
-The Prof deletes it without responding
-The Prof sends a negative respons
-The Prof sends a positive respons
Read this piece by Prof Marc Dube, University of Ottawa, Canada
https://www./looking-graduate-student-position-heres-how-avoid-frustration-dub%C3%A9/

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!

OtunbaTee:
Read what she wrote well and try understand. ..SHE WANTS TO DO ANOTHER FIRST DEGREE

My bad,

Thanks Otunba, for the observation, error seen, my eyes were actually on the SECOND, cos the second first degree sounds unusual

TeeMade:
Yay!!! BIG congrats to you our resource man. Your level of resourcefulness is super impressive. Once I see an answer to a question with links, I no sey na you without even checking the name of the person that posted it.

Some of those links have helped me too, thanks a bunch. More wins for you by God's grace.

Biko don't leave us ooohhh on this platform, especially the newbies. It will end in praise for us all.

Go on and shine bright, all the best.

Na God oooo,

Amen, thanks for the prayers and kind words

To God be all the glory

Hmmmmmmmm , IT WILL END IN PRAISES

JustMellow:
Once again, I felicitate with you Lekiboboe. Go and make your posterity proud.

Thanks Okhaemwen JustMellow , Jah bless you

Mildred01:
Please am I expected to fill all pages ??

No, u are expected to fill only the 2nd page

Mildred01:
Good day house .. please can I see what the consent form looks like because I and my cousin are confused.. we are seeing different consent forms.. which one should she download and sign .. please help it’s urgent . Thanks �

Download this

VFS Consent form (PDF , 68KB)
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/475#95633153

OtunbaTee:
The person said 2nd first degree...like another B.sc

Second degree to a B.SC holder means Masters , PG.Diploma, PG. Cert

Jjessicachizoba:
@lekiboboe
Thank you for your prompt response.
I’m truly new to this application process and I’m using an agent.

I have a 2.1 from my previous degree, but what if I want to get a second first degree. Do I need to put that on my school application that I’ve done a first degree?

Thank you

U welcome, Ok

Hmmm, agent ,

Well I mean no disrespect, but an agent telling you not to mention your B.SC degree is very wrong. If you are giving false information to get a Visa, & it is detected, you can be banned, and such sanction can be extended to other Countries Canada share information with in terms if Immigration and if u wanna go to those other countries, there might be problem.

Be very sure & certain he/she is a Licensed Canada Immigration Agent before you carry on totally with him/her, so u don't waste your time and resources, cos there are lotz of Agents out there who are just bent on duping people of their hard earn money

We are in Xmas Season, any body fit claim agent, cos boyz wanna cash out (that's on a lighter not anyway )

To your question,
I have no idea on that.



With your 2.1 u are not to go for another B.SC (Second First Degree as mentioned).

U are to go for a Second Degree which is higher.

To get a Second degree (Masters or PG. Cert), it is highly mandatory of you to apply with your Transcript & Certificate of Highest (B.SC), cos that's what the Admission committee of any skool would dwell on to make a decision whether they gonna give you an admission or not.

Since u av a 2.1, u are good to go for an M.SC

B.SC is mostly for the age range 17-22, u might find it difficult convincing a Visa Officer why you are going for another B.SC.

Jjessicachizoba:
Hi, please I’m new here and I would be grateful for any information I can get.
I am applying to the university of Manitoba for a Bsc program.
My question is:
I am a Bsc holder and I have been advised to apply for a Bsc as that is an easier route. So I have to state I haven’t done a Bsc in my application, is that a wise decision?
My next question would be dependent on the response I get from this first question.
Thank you.

Hi Jessica,

In my own opinion, this is not a good decision.

There is something called CAREER PROGRESSION, according to your post, there is no career progression.

1) You going for another B.SC could raise a red flag, cos a Visa Officer (VO) won't see any progression in that.

2) If u lie that u haven't done a B.SC before, your age (DOB) would clearly show that you are hiding something, cos u won't be able to address the age gap of the period u were doing your B.SC. So avoid complicating things for yourself and be 100%/truthful

- This is what i feel u should do,

As a B.SC holder, you are to go for an higher program e.g Masters (if u av a minimum of 2.1), PG. Cert - Post Graduate Certificate (if u av a 2.2 / 3rd Class)

And the program u must go for must either align with ur B.SC degree or your Work Experience

Good luck!!!

two4:
Hello.

Please I want to know how much medical cost in IOM Lagos and how can I book it, is there a link

See this

HOW TO BOOK FOR MEDICAL at Q-LIFE (Lagos Only) or IOM (Lagos & Abuja) and other ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/630#96679974

Damilolaaa:
Good day everyone.
I'm a third class graduate and I've been having problem getting admitted to Canadian Colleges for PGD as their minimum academic requirement is Second class lower. So if there's any thread that will be useful to me, pls direct me there. Thank you very much

Hi,

See the response in the link below on
Possible Solution/Way for a 3rd Class Graduate to get Admission for a PG. Cert program in a College
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/700#97090650

JosephYemsol:
Why would a 1st class grad apply for an ordinary diploma na?.. Haba

Na xo e be, e dey happen wella.

The thing is, not everybody wants to go to Canada to really study, some jz wanna elope to Canada via the Study Route cos they assume or feel it's quite easier, and the VO has noticed that this is very common among African & Asian applicants (An assumption based on refusal rates among those two continents)

Getting Admission for this Diploma, PG.Cert or Masters program might not be the problem, but like you said "How an Applicant is able to convince a VO or defend his/her case is very essential for a Visa Sucess". The problem now is some 2.1 or 1st Class graduate might find it difficult to proof to a VO why he/she is going for an Ordinary Diploma or a PG. Cert instead of a masters, in another scenerio, some with their 2.1 or First Class just want hands on experience program which Diploma & PG. Cert offers. it's what a VO see's he or she gonna dwell on before making a VISA DECISION.

U can check out this content

Just What Goes On In a Visa Officers Mind
https://www.mapleassist.com/just-what-goes-on-in-a-visa-officers-mind/

If you see the refusal reasons on some GCM notes, u gonna understand why it's good to do the needful about Progression before applying for a study Visa.

So I feel this Career/Academic Progression of a thing needs to be seen logically so applicants can play safe and avoid wasting of time & resources

adeniyi3971:
Thanks bro! I have published my final year project, so I’m hoping it gives me some sort of leverage when applying for both MSC and PGD! Also bro when can I start applying to schools? I’m going for Service anytime between Feb -March! But I’m thinking of applying for the Jan 22 Winter admission or
What do you think?

Yes it can, and if you have a good CGPA (minimum of B, 70%) in your last two years e.g 400L & 500L or 300L & 400L, they might be a consideration for you.

Endeavor to look for an M.SC in Biochemistry program, M.SC in Food Science or related program, secure a Supervisor, if you are able to secure a Supervisor, then all other things should fall in place as regards your M.SC Admission.

M.SC in Biochemistry Programs
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Biochemistry&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH

M.SC in Food Science Programs
https://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/?k=Food+Science&program_level_merged=Master%27s+degree&program_language=ENGLISH

Most Masters program are always available for Fall Intake, but seems there are Winter Intakes available, u can do a research on that

Full guides on how to apply for MASTERS or PH.D programs in Canadian Universities, Secure a Supervisor (Professor) and also get possible FUNDING (SCHOLARSHIP)
https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/111#90933556

Masters Admission do take a long duration , like 2-5months, the wahala of getting a Supervisor is what makes the Admission take time, but some people are lucky that they get response much earlier.

If u are projecting for Jan 2022, then u can start getting across to Profs. Starting from February/March 2021


Hopefully u get something positive on your M.SC intentions, in case it ain't coming forth, PG. Cert is your next plug

U can use your service period to do serious research on all of this.

The thing is, if you luckily get a Supervisor who is ready to supervise you, then ask him/her when you can apply for the M.SC admission

Good luck

NairaLuck:
Massive congratulations to you Hon. Lekiboboe, omor I can't contain the feeling.
Omor I don dey arrange some foodstuffs already them go know.
Warri to Canada, CONESTOGA HERE I COME

Thanks Odogwu

Hahahahahaha, nice one

Frankrobbn1:
The visa on the renewed passport is the exact duration of your visa and can be extended within Canada. Multiple simply implies that you can travel to and from of Canada throughout the duration of your visa.



It will end in praise

Ok , Roger that.

Thanks xo mch