I’m an American student looking into Canadian schooling. Currently, my plan is to get my bachelors degree in either psychology or English and then apply for Law school back in America. According to what I can tell, Canadian university would be much cheaper and would allow me a way to experience studying abroad without really studying abroad. However, my dad is worried about the accreditation of Canadian schools vs American schools. I’ve read a few forums going back and forth on this topic, but most dissolve into petty arguments and I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask for advice more specific to my career plan? Thank you in advance.
@DegreeInDerby All Canadian universities are accredited by the provinces and fully recognized by US grad and professional schools. Most programs have the same professional accreditation as programs in the US. As in the US, there is a variety of quality among Canadian universities though it lacks the extremes you see in the US.
What universities are you considering? McGill, Toronto and UBC are the most known in the US. Western, Queen’s and Waterloo (STEM) are also well regarded.
There is no issue with accreditation, as the previous poster explained. The top Canadian universities are highly regarded, although law school admissions will be a bit easier coming from an American undergrad. I think at this point, it will matter more what schools are a better fit for you and if any offer you scholarships. I would apply to a range of both American and Canadian schools.
Many Canadian grads go on to law schools in the U.S. every year. It isn’t any easier to get into the top schools (which are the only ones anyone should be considering these days, in my opinion) from an American college.