There are a variety of higher education (post-secondary) institutions in Canada, which include colleges, technical and applied arts/science schools, and universities. Colleges often grant certificates, diplomas and associate degrees, whereas universities, which are typically more research intensive, grant both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, such as bachelors and masters degrees.
Achieving an undergraduate degree in Canada takes anywhere between three to four years to complete depending on the program and university. A postgraduate degree takes between one to three years to complete, depending on the type of postgraduate degree you plan to earn.