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Study in Canada

Find out how to study in Canada as an international student, and which work permits you may be eligible for.

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International students studying in Canada total more than 500,000, a figure that keeps on growing. Almost half of these students choose Ontario, and a quarter British Columbia. Most of them prefer Canada over other developed countries thanks to some advantages that studying in Canada brings:

• Quality of education, Canada having lots of universities ranking as the best in the world.
• Cost of tuition and living are lower than other developed countries, such as the U.S., the U.K., or Australia.
• Canada's reputation as discrimination-free and tolerant society.

As an international student, you will most likely need to apply for a Study Permit (except minor exceptions). If you plan to study in Quebec, you will have to apply for an additional permit, the "Certificat d'Acceptation du Québec" for applying for the Study Permit. After graduation, you might be able to get a work permit of 3 years to stay and look for a job in Canada. 

To learn more about studying in Canada, check out our detailed articles below on the subject:

Study Permit
​​Learn about the process of getting a study permit for Canada

Working with a Study Permit
Work up to 20 hours per week off-campus with your study permit

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
If eligible, you may be issued a 3-year work permit following graduation

Extend your Study Permit
Apply for an extension of your Study Permit under some circumstances 

Studying in Québec
How to get your Quebec "Certificat d'Acceptation du Québec"

Work as a Co-op Student or Intern
You need to apply for a Work Permit to be able to take an internship