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ralfudoh:
A direct soft copy is fine.
Jpg is okay.

Appreciate, Tnx xo mch

Tonyodg:
The soft copy

Thanks xo Much..

Good morning everyone...
A quick one

This Digital Passport Photograph requirement on the dashboard,
Are we gonna snap ,Print it out, scan and upload

Or its the Soft copy of the passport we gonna upload

2) the Digital Passport Photograph, will the uploading be in .JPG or .PDF
Thanks..

seunogunmolu1:
Someone should help me on this.

I have read a lot of comments and I have gained more than what I expect about admission process on this platform. I really appreciate those contributing to the success of this trend. Especially, those that give swift reply to some questions from members.

I graduated with 2.2 and I know some people say it is difficult to obtain admission with 2.2 but it’s very possible by God’s grace. Well, I have obtained more than 15 online courses from different platform on Data Science and Machine Learning which is what I want to apply for. My question is, will these online courses be of good impact in gaining admission to obtain MSc?

U can check out the Following Links below, it will one way or the other be helpful

HINTS ON SECURING ADMISSIONS IN CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES (PARTICULARLY MASTERS' DEGREE)
https://www.nairaland.com/3649314/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/58#54706122

TIPS ON GETTING A SUPERVISOR FOR RESEARCH/THESIS BASED M.Sc and Ph.D Part 1
https://www.nairaland.com/2367106/travelling-canada-part-8/28#34729512

TIPS ON GETTING A SUPERVISOR FOR RESEARCH/THESIS BASED M.Sc and Ph.D Part 2
https://www.nairaland.com/3649314/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/197#56305272

All da best

seunogunmolu1:
Someone should help me on this.

I have read a lot of comments and I have gained more than what I expect about admission process on this platform. I really appreciate those contributing to the success of this trend. Especially, those that give swift reply to some questions from members.

I graduated with 2.2 and I know some people say it is difficult to obtain admission with 2.2 but it’s very possible by God’s grace. Well, I have obtained more than 15 online courses from different platform on Data Science and Machine Learning which is what I want to apply for. My question is, will these online courses be of good impact in gaining admission to obtain MSc?

Well there are some people av read here in this forum that av gotten Masters Admission with a 2.2 but its like 2 out of 10..

My own opinion, as regards the Online Courses u av done, u can communicate with a Potential Supervisor of a Program of ur interest, so if u talk to him about all the certificates u av gathered etc. Anything can happen,

But Most times the Professor would acknowledge all of this, but he might not av the power to influence the admission requirements cos its a school thing...

So u can give it a shot.....

danosky91:
Hello goodday everyone!, I don't know if my question has been ask here before, but I need a concise answer please.
400lvl computer engineering student I either intend to pursue my Msc degree in Canada immediately I grad which is next year without going for NYSC, or I start afresh as an undergraduate in Canada. My CGPA around 2.1 but my school here is not really up and doing. Am a goal getter and good academic grades are kind of a priority to me.
So house please I need u guys candid advice on this.
If i should go for Msc or start as an undergraduate?

Well from my own point of view , u gonna need to consider different factors

Starting another Undergraduate Program,
- Age Factor (18-21) , that's mostly the age range to apply for a Bachelor Degree in Canada (though I don't know ur age)

- u would likely not want to mention ur Comp. engr. Degree in Nigeria, And with that u gonna be asked what u av bin doing for the past 4-5 years, cos u will need to convince a visa officer with that..

As regards M.SC in CANADA
- 2nd Class Upper (2.1) is the minimum requirement for M.SC Admission in Canada

My own Suggestion
Since ur CGPA is 2.1,

A PGD/PGC (Post Grad. Diploma/Post Grad. Cert) in a Computer Engineering/Computer Science Related Program is ur best option, so u can show career progression

OurSunday:
Please guys, I want to apply to study in Canada, What will I do first. Apply for Visa or apply for admission?

Get ur Admission first, then its the Letter of Acceptance (Admission letter) from that skool u will use to Apply for a Canada Study Visa

Sara25:
Hello Everyone,
Special thanks to Frank,Lekiboboe& every other channels of help& blessing. Such timely&accurate information.
Kindly advise the best PGC/PGD for this profile(my sis).

Single,Female & 29yrs
Bsc- History& Intl Studies
French language certificate- University d'Abomey Benin

She has been teaching French in Primary school for 3yrs.
Quebec is a chosen province and she's open to all other provinces.
@Frankrobbn1
@lekiboboe
@justmellow
@Naijaforeigner

Kindly help.

Hello Sara25,

Well i dnt know the Interest of ur Sis. since she had a B.SC in History & International Studies...

I would suggest, since she has 3 years work experience teaching French Language.... She should go for a PGD in FRENCH Language...

Find attached the TWO SCREENSHOTS below for more details on the Schools in Canada offering a PGD in FRENCH Program or French Language related programs

Her research will enable her know which school is good for her

Pee2Jay9:
Hi Leki, I'm no guru like u already know but i think you should just state on ur SOP that you've paid your fees, advising them to find attached receipts. Leave the 'full' or 'part', let their discretion guide them in knowing that the balance is negigible especially because you're not claiming to have paid in full

Hope it makes sense? Others should add sha

Thnx a bunch for the input, u made sense,
Was jz thinking if I didn't state it like that, & dey check my Letter of ACCEPTANCE, it might be questionable , cos my school stated d Tuition fee there...

If they see tuition fee paid, dem go know say this BROS yaff try

MTFindout:
Thank you very much. I appreciate your help.. Please is there scholarship for PGD /PGC?? Also i have checked out the websites, is it great to pay the tution fee once??

No scholarships for PGC/PGD, only for Masters..

If u want to yes u can, and if u wanna pay it in Batch u can...

Many colleges in ONTARIO do divide their Tuition fee PAYMENT to 3-Batches..

And some colleges in ONTARIO make it compulsory to pay the 1st batch of the tuition fee to secure a seat and get a LETTER of ACCEPTANCE to be used for Canada Study Visa Processing

JustMellow:
Hello Lekiboboe,

It is no longer a full tuition fees but that shouldn't be a problem, just state the exact figure of the tuition cost and amount paid.

One love!

Alright @JustMellow,
thanks for the input, any idea on how this scenerio can be stated in an SOP, cos it doesn't make sense to pay the $344 USD left using FORM A

MTFindout:
Good Afternoon, my dear nairalanders, am new on this thread, never been on this thread before but am interested in continuing school in canada. I graduated last year, Geology HND, but i don't know how to process the stuff. I tried looking for colleges in canada admitting Geology for pgd or pgc but found none. Please help, how do i go about gaining admission in one of the college in canada esp Ontario for my pgd in Geology??

U are welcome,

Actuallly, There is no PGD/PGC Geology in ONTARIO...
U best option is to go for PGD or PGC in GIS

or u go for an Environmental related program that has Mining /Geology/Hydrology/Ground water Components..

Check out Cambrian College's PGC in Environmental Monitoring & Impact Assessment
(EMPD) @ Sudbury, Ontario. They have Mining / hydrology and GIS courses in that program
https://catalog.cambriancollege.ca/empd/

U can also check out Candore College, Ontario
PGC Environmental management
https://www.canadorecollege.ca/programs/environmental-management

Sheridan College, Ontario
PGC in Environmental Control
https://academics.sheridancollege.ca/programs/environmental-control#

If u are interested in a Post Graduate program in GIS, they av a lot of them in ONTARIO and other provinces ..

Find attached PGD/PGC courses in GIS in all provinces in Canada

Dovelove543:
I recently discussed with my boss about my admission to study in Canada and if the company (my employer) for the past three years will stand as my sponsor, he agreed because I got a full scholarship and Teaching Assistant-ship job, with plans that I will return to Nigeria. My question is what documents do I request from my employer and what should I ask them to do to ensure my visa application is a success. Thanks

Details:
Tuition fees per yr = $7,900
Scholarship + TA = $ 24,000

My personal account is N200, 000


@Frankrobbn1 @Justmellow @Naijaforeigner @mcobex or anyone who has an answer to this

LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR CANADA STUDY VISA APPLICATION
https://www.nairaland.com/4773130/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/228#75475575

Naijaforeigner:
Hello bro, I think your question has been answered.

You are doing a Fantastic job here. God bless you.

Yes it has bin answered...

Tnx!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adetayoade1:
The Personal information I was talking about was
1) your address
2) name of sponsor
3) name of school
They have written to letter already it’s just to fill the Spaces with these informations

2) yes your sponsor passport photograph and you can as well take yours
I stapled my sponsors at the left and mine at the right

Aiit.. Roger that..
Thanks for the response & break down...

Adetayoade1:
1) yes money for living expenses and a reasonable amount for his upkeeps

2) I did my affidavit of support in ikeja High court Where police college is, you don’t need to take any documents they have the format all typed out you only give them the personal information where they fill up
I took only my sponsors passport and mine .

3) I don’t know about this, so unless you feel you can do this , what I know is he or she signs

) where u said " they only require ur personal information ",
What are this Personal Information"?

2) U said u went with ur Passport and ur Sponsors Passport ... The passport u are talking about, is it INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT or PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH?

Thanks...

UBblessed15:
Good evening Nairalanders, this is my first post though I been a guest who visits front page regularly. I stumbled on this thread recently and I saw the amazing advice,info and sincere help given to a lot of members on different issues.
Please I need an advice.
Sorry it's a lengthy one I studied Microbiology and since graduation I have been working in a bank like 9 years experience till I was advised to resign 7 years ago(I have been doing my own thing basically). I want to go back to my field to study Public Health but the little research I did and what I read here yesterday set my brain. I graduated with a 2.2 cgpa..3.31 that means no way for me in the MSc category. Please what should I do?? Which other courses and degrees of choice should I embark on? Is test of English compulsory for all the schools because I would prefer one that doesn't though if possible?I heard it's a long process from start to finish. Thank you

My own opinion..
Firstly,
Most Univ. minimum requirements for Masters Admission is 2.1....

As regards Test Of English, its Not Compulsory, they do waive for Nigerian Applicants, cos NAIJA is an English Speaking Country.. But if u can get a LETTER OF CONFIRMATION OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE from d skool u graduated from, Stating that " all ur 4-5 years in skool, ur medium of instruction was in English Language, and ur Home Country is an English Speaking Country "

Secondly,
It all depends on what what u want, either to go for ...
- a PGD or PGC related to ur Banking experience

- and that ur own thing u talked about , if it's something that has a related program, go for it cos u gotta explain in SOP what u av bin doing for the past 7 years since u resigned, so as to cover those GAPS)

- u can also check out some PGD or PGC course that relates to MCB , Medical Lab Science, Biotechnology, Clinical programs, Ultrasound etc..

- u can also make enquiry about a Graduate Diploma in Public Health in Canadian Universities

Check out the following skools

- Graduate Universities Public Health
University of Victoria, British Columbia

- Graduate Diploma in Public Health
University of Guelph, Ontario

- Graduate Certificate in Public Health Leadership
Concordia University of Edmonton, Alberta

- Graduate Certificate in Public Health Strategic Communication
Concordia University of Edmonton, Alberta

- Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Public Health (Vancouver)
University of British Columbia, British Columbia

- Graduate Certificate in Public Health for Vulnerable Populations
Concordia University of Edmonton, Alberta

Find attached list of PGD/PGC programs in Canadian colleges in all province and check if there courses that relates to ur MCB Program or Banking Experience..

Good luck...

mcobex:
L already did. You have nothing to worry about the remaining part of your tuition.

Jz seeing it
Thanks so Much..... I do appreciate...

mcobex:
There's no nothing to worry about

Alright @mcobex....

Thanks for the clarification

mrtastee:
Pls can anyone share with me a sample of a company's sponsorship letter and affidavit of support?.
I will appreciate your responses. Thank you.

Find attached a Sample of Affidavit Of Support

Note: Courts do av their own Affidavit of Support content...

The one below is jz a Sample

[quote author=mrtastee post=89992578]find Attached

crazyinlove:
Hi guys, please is there a preferably sequence of documents used for visa application.

I learnt we need to add all the documents to one pdf file, please for people who have gotten their application approved, in what order did they arrange their documents.

Thanks

Actually there is really no sequence, but an arrangement and classification will be very essential

All those documents of employment, Police character, Degree cert, SOP etc. Will be uploaded in CLIENT INFORMATION[/b] and since there is not place to upload each of those documents, U gonna merge it together into one PDF file. use the online tool below to merge ur PDF files...
https://www.ilovepdf.com/merge_pdf

In order to make it cool in terms of arrangement and not in a scattering manner, u can categorise dem amd list them on a Table of Content format (using MS Word) and type arrange dem
e.g


[b]EDUCATION[/b]
B.Sc /HND /M.SC Cert.
Transcript
WAEC /Neco result
WEC Cert. (If u av)
Letter of Confirmation of Proficiency in English Language (that's if u can get it from ur school)
MERGE ALL DOCS. in THIS section

......move to the next page

Hometies-Family ties
Parents Landed Properties..
U gonna list all docs. U intend to upload
E.g Deed of Assignment
Affidavit of sales and other necessary land doc.
Birth certificate of ur siblings
etc.
MERGE ALL DOCS. in THIS section

.....move to d Next page.

[b]Others[/b]
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Police Clearance cert.
and any other supporting documents



[b]Proof of Funds/Financial file has its own Upload Section
That's where u gonna upload ur sponsor docs. (dad, Mum, Bro. Etc..
E.g Tuition fee payment receipt
Sponsorship letter
Affidavit of support etc.

Do all this Categorization arrangement on Microsoft Word, then when u are done with what u typed on MS WORD, convert it to PDF using the link below
https://www.ilovepdf.com/word_to_pdf

Note: if u eventually merge all the documents together, make sure it is not more than 4MB on the dot (I.e 4.00MB)... Cos it won't upload if its more than that. Use the online tool below to compress ur documents if necessary..
https://www.ilovepdf.com/compress_pdf


DETAILED LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR STUDY VISA AND THEIR APPROPRIATE CATEGORIES FOR UPLOAD

https://www.nairaland.com/4773130/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/33#72169936

wendynuel:
Congratulations! Many more good news will come from this thread going forward in Jesus name Amen

A Big AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lekiboboe:
Good morning y'all..

A quick one,

Can someone apply for a study permit even after paying 97% of his/her tuition fee..?
(Though I know its not compulsory to pay Tuition fee bfor apply for a Study Permit)

What warranted this question is that, Paying tuition fee in CANADIAN dollars from Nigeria didn't fall through, so we asked the skool, Can we pay in USD $, and they said YES...

So after doing the conversion of Tuition fee in USD dollars to Canadian dollar , it seemed sufficient enuf... But when the school sent the Payment receipt, there was a remaining balance of $344 CAD left.... I.e Tuition fee - $18,121CAD, got a receipt of $17,777 CAD..

I concluded probably it's the Charges here in Nigeria ( Form A), Senders charges & Charges of the Financial institution in Canada that affected that 18K CAD and ended with 17K CAD payment..

So is it safe to say ONE HAS PAID HIS/HER FULL TUITION FEE ,

Note:I Paid the Tuition fee with a DORM ACCOUNT

Thanks

Does Anyone have a response to my enquiry for clarification reason

@Frankrobbn1 @Justmellow @Naijaforeigner @mcobex or anyone who has an answer to this

Thanks..

Zika123:
Good morning,please do I indicate my travel history in my sop and how do I come about it..I need a simple explanation please

Yes indicate it..

For Travel History you need to explain the following in ur SOP
* your previous passports and/or visas to other countries(used within the last 10 years or less to travel outside your country)
* entry/exit stamps
* study and/ or work permits or Visitors Permit (if any)
* expired or valid visas
* boarding passes

Note: u need to collate and merge ur Travel History docs. in 1 file

Gracefulylifted:
Good morning everyone.
Please has anyone here applied for the study permit through the Nigerian student express route? Any success stories?
Also when applying for a study permit, one of the requirements is IELTS. Will that be academic or general?
Nb
IELTS was not a requirement when applying to the school but I have a general IELTS result. Will that suffice for the visa application?
Your responses are highly appreciated.
Thank you

The NIGERIAN STUDENT EXPRESS ROUTE is not official yet, its something still in progress..
They jz only notified the public about it

Yes it would suffice, u can upload ur IELTS result for ur Visa Application

HeyHey:
Good day house, well done to all the selfless individuals providing answers.

Please Advice.
I am finished with a 4.18 from Law, 2.1 from law school and I which to do my LLM (master's) in Canada by God's grace. I am considering a number of universities based on the following factors:

1. Nature of the course (is it general LLM or LLM in a particular field or is it a MA)

2. Requirement of English language proficiency

3. Cost of housing in that province/area

4. Acceptance rate for international students

5. Cost of Tuition

6. That I have 2kids (4 and 2)

Now, I am still learning about this process and combing through the universities' websites and nairaland trends, which has been a great deal of help. With this, I found comfort in applying to University of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

However, I still need guidance.
1. Are study permits granted to persons with kids, without the spouse?

2. Lawyers in the house, is an LLM worth it or should I apply for other law related courses?

3. Are there other things that are not within my contemplation, especially with regards to kids?

4. Are there scholarship opportunities available, to supplement the fees.

5. The whole process appears a bit complex, do you advise I do it myself or use an agent (how much will this cost on a average)

Thank you.


@Frankrobbn1,@Naijaforeigner ,@JustMellow,
@mcobex, @Austacus, @Lekiboboe @Justwise

Glad most of ur questions have bin answered..

my addition,

1) U might need to widen ur horizon in terms of schools offering masters in Law Related programs, most esp. if d law program u wanna do is THESIS BASED, it is essential for u to contact lots of POTENTIAL SUPERVISORS
visit the Link below and check out skools offering MASTERS RELATED PROGRAMS

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

And the following tips will be helpful in ur Masters Admission Process

HINTS ON SECURING ADMISSIONS IN CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES (PARTICULARLY MASTERS' DEGREE)
https://www.nairaland.com/3649314/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/58#54706122

TIPS ON GETTING A SUPERVISOR FOR RESEARCH/THESIS BASED M.Sc and Ph.D Part 1
https://www.nairaland.com/2367106/travelling-canada-part-8/28#34729512

TIPS ON GETTING A SUPERVISOR FOR RESEARCH/THESIS BASED M.Sc and Ph.D Part 2
https://www.nairaland.com/3649314/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/197#56305272

2) Most skools exempt NIGERIA from English Proficiency Requirement, cos Naija is an ENGLISH SPEAK COUNTRY, But u can get a LETTER OF CONFIRMATION OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE from the skool u graduated from, stating that ur 3-5yrs in so so skool, all ur courses were all taught in English Language and the Official Language of ur country is ENGLISH LANGUAGE etc.

3)To confirm about cos of living U will need to visit kijiji.ca/, set the province u wanna reside in and search for categories/types of apartment, u gonna see the Price range

5) Cost of Tuition , check the website of the skool u are applying for in the International Student Section, or u mail the international dept. of ur desired skool to know about that

To ur questions

Chalva:
Finally, Bvl/Passport Request. Fourth Application. Glory be to God. My special thanks goes to Frankrobn1, Naijaforeigner and other gurus in the house whose contributions and encouragement helped me to achieve this feat after the unfair decision I received from IRCC on my third application. This forum gave me all that i needed, no third party involvement in my recent applications..CELEBRATION MOOD

Finally it ended with Praise,

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

Good morning y'all..

A quick one,

Can someone apply for a study permit even after paying 97% of his/her tuition fee..?
(Though I know its not compulsory to pay Tuition fee bfor apply for a Study Permit)

What warranted this question is that, Paying tuition fee in CANADIAN dollars from Nigeria didn't fall through, so we asked the skool, Can we pay in USD $, and they said YES...

So after doing the conversion of Tuition fee in USD dollars to Canadian dollar , it seemed sufficient enuf... But when the school sent the Payment receipt, there was a remaining balance of $344 CAD left.... I.e Tuition fee - $18,121CAD, got a receipt of $17,777 CAD..

I concluded probably it's the Charges here in Nigeria ( Form A), Senders charges & Charges of the Financial institution in Canada that affected that 18K CAD and ended with 17K CAD payment..

So is it safe to say ONE HAS PAID HIS/HER FULL TUITION FEE ,

Note:I Paid the Tuition fee with a DORM ACCOUNT

Thanks

Olayibo1:
Good day my people..pls, who knows more about Manitoba institute of trade and technology, wanna apply for a post graduate certificate on business management there. Also, I want to know the best period to apply so as to avoid telling me no more space for admission and wasting of application fee. I did education management during my undergraduate days in Nigeria with a 2nd class lower grade. Quick response will be highly appreciated.
Thanks.

It depends... Some skools are still accepting admission for September Fall intake 2020, some av closed, and looking forward to January 2021 Winter Intake...

Try send a mail to the Program Coordinator of ur course or to the international dept. Of the skool ( Manitoba institute of trade and technology), they will be in the best position to tell u when to apply and other important info

&
To widen ur Admission horizon

Check out
Cambrian College, Sudbury, Ontario
PGC in International Businesses Management
https://catalog.cambriancollege.ca/ibgc/

They are presently accepting admission for September Fall 2020


Note: No Application Fee required when applying to CAMBRIAN College, It is waived for International Students
&
if u are interested in Applying to other skools for September 2020 Fall intake,
Visit the link below for Colleges offering Post Graduate Certificate (PGC) in Business Mgt. and their Admission Intake

https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/programs/search?q=Business%20managme&page=0&by%5BProgramCredentialEnglish%5D%5B0%5D=Graduate%20Certificate