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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:
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:
- 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:
My current situation
I have been accepted to a Canadian school
If you have been accepted to a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada, you will have to apply for a Study Permit. There are, however, some exceptions. You might not need a Study Permit under some specific circumstances (see the Study Permit article), or if your institution is not a DLI, you will not be able to apply for the Permit.
I have been accepted to an institution in Quebec
Studying in Quebec requires an additional step in the process. You will have to apply for a "Certificat d'Acceptation du Québec (CAQ)". It is only after receiving your CAQ that you can apply for the Study Permit.
I am currently studying in Canada and I want to work
You are usually allowed to work inside and outside your campus with your Study Permit. You can check if this is the case here.
I am currently studying in Canada and I have been accepted to an additional study program
If you have been accepted to an additional study program and your current Study Permit is about to expire, you will have to apply for an extension of your Study Permit.
I have to take on an internship
If you are currently studying in Canada and an internship or co-op program is part of your studies, you will need to apply for a Co-op or Intern Work Permit. You will have to check if your you have not already applied to it at the same time as your Study Permit application.
I finished my studies and want to find work in Canada
Depending on your study program, you might be eligible to a 3-year (max) Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). This will depend on the length of your studies and if the study program is PGWP-eligible.
