It wasn’t too long ago that studying abroad in Canada was synonymous with cities such as Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver. However, with Canada’s rising status as a global study destination, other Canadian cities such as London, Calgary or even Brampton are turning into popular student destinations.
Why are international students, especially students from Asia choosing Brampton?
Here’s a look.
1. An up and coming student city:
Brampton is the fourth most populated city in Ontario, Canada. Besides its history, the Great War museum and its flower markets, Brampton is carving a niche as a student city. With a number of community colleges setting up campuses in Brampton, this city is on its way to building a thriving student community. Since most of these colleges offer professional and vocational diplomas /degrees, international students seeking job-based post secondary study options are choosing Brampton.
2. An immigrant majority:
Nearly 52% of Brampton population is born outside of Canada. Among the immigrant population, a vast majority is made up on Indians, Filipinos, Sri Lankans, Pakistani and a few other Asian regions. For international students, especially those immigrating from Asia, Brampton, culturally speaking, can become a home away from home.
3. Professional colleges:
As you will see in the following section, the city has a number of top community colleges that offer specialised courses or super specialised training that will allow you to carve a niche for yourself in the industry. Be it business, technical or service related industries, the colleges in Brampton offer both Ontario advanced college diplomas or postgraduate diploma courses.
4. Ease of transport and network:
Another significant advantage of students choosing Brampton is its location and accessibility to industrial hubs such as Toronto, Detroit and New York. As a student city, Brampton is comparably more affordable while also giving you access to world class industries located in cities around.