How are Canadian universities different from colleges?
Canadian universities are public (sometimes private) post-secondary institutions offering undergraduate bachelor’s degrees and, often, graduate degrees (master’s or doctoral). Colleges may also offer bachelor’s degrees, but generally offer shorter, more vocationally-oriented credentials like applied degrees, associate’s degrees, diplomas and certificates. An institution must be given the authority to grant the different types of degree-and the right to use the term “university”-by its provincial or territorial government. What kinds of degrees are available? At the undergraduate level, Canadian universities offer 3- and 4-year bachelor degrees as well as 2-year associate’s degrees. In some disciplines, you can take combined degrees, in which you graduate with two degrees in 5 years. Some universities also offer applied degrees, which are similar to bachelor’s degrees, usually take 4 years to complete, and combine an academic focus with practical, technical job-related skills. How long
