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Explore research-rich degrees and co-op options, with a clear plan for admission, costs and entrance awards.

Plan my studies with UGOFor students in Uzbekistan. For the families beside them.

Start with
the essentials.

Your school certificate, subjects and study language shape your next step.

Length of study

Check the length and co-op structure of your chosen programme.

After Grade 11 in Uzbekistan

Direct entry often possible

Some universities, such as Toronto, list the Uzbek general secondary certificate as a minimum. Grades, prerequisites and competition still decide admission.

Tests to plan for

English test; SAT rarely required

Usually IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo. Toronto asks for IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0; SAT/ACT is not required.

Can I study in English?

English or French, depending on the institution and programme.

More about qualifications and tests

Toronto lists the Uzbek general secondary certificate or academic lyceum diploma as its minimum. Grades, programme prerequisites and competition still decide admission.

Other universities assess Uzbek certificates individually. McGill, for example, asks for a recognised academic pre-university diploma and advises contacting admissions for unlisted countries.

An English test is usually required. Toronto accepts IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL or Duolingo 120; SAT/ACT is not required.

Know the costs.
Plan with confidence.

Headline estimates are in USD, before scholarships. Tuition is shown per year; living costs per month.

Tuition / year

$13,500–35,800

StatCan 2026–27 provincial averages; top universities cost more

Living / month

$1,400–2,240

IRCC minimum to EduCanada upper budget estimates

What these figures include

Statistics Canada 2026–27 provincial averages for international undergraduates; the national average is CAD 42,062. Ontario and top universities cost more.

IRCC requires CAD 23,448 a year for living costs (applications from 1 September 2026, outside Quebec). EduCanada's monthly estimates add up to more in large cities.

USD conversion basis: ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026. Your university will normally charge in Canadian dollars.

Working while studying

Can I work as a student?

Usually up to 24 hours / week off campus in term

For full-time students at a designated learning institution in a degree programme of 6+ months. Unlimited hours in scheduled breaks. Check your study permit conditions.

Check the official work rules

Roles to look for

  • Campus jobs and library roles
  • Retail, cafés and hospitality
  • Co-op placements in eligible programmes

You need a social insurance number before you start work. Use the university careers service; co-op rules depend on the programme.

A job can help with everyday spending, but vacancies and earnings are not guaranteed. IRCC expects you to show living funds without relying on work.

Scholarships.
What can they cover?

Look for university awards that reduce tuition. Compare what your family would still pay for both study and living expenses.

Competitive university awards

Examples to explore, not guaranteed awards. Admission and scholarship applications can have different deadlines.

01

UBC · International Major Entrance

What it offers

$7,150–17,860 a year, renewable for up to three more years.

Considered automatically if you apply by the admission deadline. 2026/27 values; check the next intake.

Automatic consideration with admission
Requirements & how to apply

What you usually need

  • New to UBC, entering directly from secondary school, studying on a Canadian study permit.
  • Exceptional academic achievement plus strong extracurricular and community involvement.
  • Not nominated for UBC's International Scholars award; apply by the admission deadline.

Your application steps

  1. Apply to UBC by the admission deadline; no separate scholarship form is needed.
  2. Show your activities and achievements clearly in your UBC application.
  3. Only recipients are notified, before the admission acceptance deadline (for most, 1 May).
Official requirements & application
02

Toronto · Lester B. Pearson

What it offers

Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years.

About 37 awards; school nomination required. 2027 nominations closed 9 October 2026.

School nomination and separate application
Requirements & how to apply

What you usually need

  • An international student needing a study permit, in the final school year in 2026/27 or graduated no earlier than June 2026.
  • Nominated by your school; each school can nominate one student a year.
  • An application to at least one Toronto undergraduate programme, starting September 2027.

Your application steps

  1. Ask your school to nominate you; the 2027 deadline was 9 October 2026.
  2. Apply to Toronto through OUAC by the stated date (16 October 2026 for 2027 entry).
  3. Submit the Pearson application and documents by the deadline (6 November 2026). Check the next cycle.
Official requirements & application
More funding details

UBC · International Major Entrance: CAD 10,000–25,000 a year in 2026/27, renewable for three more years. No separate application; only successful recipients are notified.

Toronto · Lester B. Pearson: about 37 full awards a year with school nomination. Most families should plan for a partial award or none, and budget the full remaining cost.

See official funding links
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What would you
like to study?

Universities combine academic study with research opportunities. Internships and co-op experiences are available in selected programmes.

Computer science

Programming, AI and software systems. Compare co-op streams and research opportunities.

Engineering

Civil, mechanical, electrical or chemical. Check accreditation, first-year structure and co-op options.

Business & commerce

Accounting, finance and management. Compare co-op, case competitions and specialisations.

Life sciences

Biology, biochemistry and health sciences. A science degree is not a medical qualification.

Economics

Markets, policy and data analysis. Check calculus and statistics requirements.

Environmental science

Climate, ecology and resources. Explore fieldwork and sustainability research.

Psychology

Behaviour, cognition and research methods. Clinical practice usually requires graduate study.

Mathematics & statistics

Pure and applied maths, actuarial science and data. Compare co-op and research options.

Before you chooseCheck prerequisite school subjects, whether you apply to a faculty or a specific programme, and if co-op is included or competitive.

Universities to explore

QS World University Rankings 2027

Overall university rankings, not subject rankings. “=” means a shared rank; a range is a ranking band. Compare course content, language and entry requirements too.

These are examples to research, not UGO partners or guaranteed admission or funding.

A little preparation.
A clearer plan.

Bring your school results, subject interests and a family budget to your consultation.

Choose your intake

Most programmes start in September. Many deadlines are around mid-January; Pearson and some scholarships close earlier.

Prepare your documents

Start with your passport, school transcripts and certificate or predicted results, with translations. Check English test, essay and supplementary requirements.

Agree a realistic budget

Ask for the full programme cost, housing options, award renewal rules and deposits. Proof of funds for the study permit comes on top of tuition.

Official sources & detailed guidanceAdmission, funding, student work and university rankings

Planning guidance reviewed 25 October 2026; costs, funding, student work and rankings checked on 25 October 2026. Confirm current requirements and fees for your intake with the institution.

Toronto · Requirements by countryToronto · English language requirementsToronto · International high school applicantsMcGill · Other international high schoolsStatistics Canada · International tuitionEduCanada · Study costsEduCanada · Prepare your budgetIRCC · Proof of financial supportIRCC · Working off campusUBC · International scholarshipsToronto · Lester B. Pearson ScholarshipQS World University Rankings 2027University of Toronto · QS ranking & profileECB · USD conversion basis, 23 October 2026