How much gap acceptable for study in Canada after graduation?

Question

There is anyone with a study gap and going to Canada after graduation. If yes, how much is a study gap acceptable if one wants to apply for higher studies in Canada? Are there any obstacles if one has a gap after graduation? #Canada #MS

Jagadeesh Bodavula · Answer

Hi Varun, 
Due to the study gap, students face multiple challenges while acquiring a new student license in a Canadian university or Canada immigration. If the study gap is too long, a student may face a serious problem pursuing higher studies in Canada. Not to mention, if the study gap is reasonable with valid reasons, then In general, a study gap of 2 years is acceptable for undergraduate students and the study gap of 5 years is satisfactory for postgraduate courses. However, you may need to check with the university or college you want to enroll in.

Some Canadian universities ask for the specific expertise of students in a particular field. In such cases, they have to show evidence to justify their study gaps.

Sometimes, students may have a long study gap. The only way out here is to justify the year gap with a legitimate explanation.

List of year gap accepted in Canada:

Re-exam of tests because of low scores
A family emergency
Health problems
Mental breakdown during work
Unemployed even after graduating
If students have worked for a few months and left the job for some reason, they need to show an experience certificate to the college. If the experience certificate is not available, then a compensation slip or arrangement letter would do.

Best of Luck.