2022

StudyTimeline
in Canada:
for September 2022 intake

2021 First steps: • Start early and by August, shortlist 8-12 universities that you
APR April 2021 to will apply to. Visit university websites and note application
requirements, deadlines etc.
September 2021
• By September, be familiar with bank loan options and
scholarships to fund your studies.
MAY
• Begin by downloading admissions brochures from the
university websites. Most brochures are out more than a year
earlier.
JUN • Do some initial research on various accommodation options
and living costs.

JUL Crack the exams: • Prepare for required standardised tests like GMAT, GRE, SAT,
TOEFL or IELTS - depending on the course and university.
June 2021 to
• By June-July or three months before the test date, register for
December 2021 GMAT/ GRE.
AUG
• Register for TOEFL/IELTS at least a month before the test date.
• Take the required tests around September. Plan for buffer time
in case you need to retake the test.
SEP

It’s application time: • Shortlist the colleges and prepare for your application.
August 2021 to Think hard about what makes you unique as an applicant and
OCT sketch out your strengths and self-assessment.
October 2021
• Contact your professors and direct managers for the
required 2-3 reference letters. At least a month before your
NOV application deadline.
• Begin drafting your SOP and essays. Give a
month’s time to structure these documents
properly.
DEC
• Apply before the deadline

2022 JAN What next: • Don’t delay replying to college e-mails.

And there will be quite a few!
November 2021 to
• Appear for personal/video interviews. These are scheduled
April 2022 around January to March.
FEB
• Once you get acceptance letters, make your decision as
soon as possible.
• Depending on the deadline, notify the universities of
MAR your decision.
• You will need to pay a non-refundable deposit to confirm
your admission.
APR

Visa and money matters: • Search for and begin applying for external scholarships (if
applica-ble).
May 2022 to
MAY • Apply for student loan, after you get your acceptance
July 2022
letter.
• Gather paperwork for your student visa. Check visa
JUN requirements.
• Apply for student visa in time.
Keep in mind the time taken for visa processing!

JUL • Book airline tickets.

Get ready to fly:
July 2022 to • Arrange for an International Debit/Credit card.
August 2022 • Collect all the documents and their photocopies, to
AUG take along.
• Check out Pre-departure checklist!

Other useful links

Universities in Canada Student Guide to Canada GMAT Exam Page

GRE Exam Page TOEFL Exam Page IELTS Exam Page