If you want to go and study in Canada, there are a lot of possibilities.
Every year more than 90,000 students come to Canada, bringing rich culture and diversity to the society. Canadian universities gladly welcome foreign knowledge and skills into their classrooms.
Please NOTE:
In Canada, the provinces and territories have jurisdiction over education. For more detailed information on living and studying in a specific province or territory, contact the school where you wish to study.
To study in Canada, you may need a study permit, and/or a temporary resident visa, though not everyone must have these documents.
Before you can apply for a study permit, you must have been accepted at a recognized school, university or college in Canada.
Contact us to learn more about Canada's schools, colleges and universities to make your best choice.
To be eligible to study in Canada
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Exceptions
In some cases, you do not require a study permit to go to school in Canada.
If you wish to study in a short-term course or program
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Foreign representatives to Canada
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Members of foreign armed forces
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Work on campus
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Work off campus
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Co-op and internship programs
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Some academic programs require you to have work experience as part of the curriculum. In order to participate in co-op or internship program, you must first apply for a work permit. In order to learn more about this rule, please, contact us.
To be eligible for a work permit, you must meet the following conditions:
- You must have a valid study permit.
- Your intended employment must be an essential part of your program of study in Canada.
- Your employment must be part of your academic program, certified by a letter from a responsible academic official of the institution.
- Your co-op or internship employment cannot form more than 50 percent of the total program of study.
Before getting your work permit, you must complete these four steps:
- Obtain an application package.
- Read the guide.
- Complete the application form and attach the necessary documents.
- Mail the application form and documents.
Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
Students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution can get advantage of the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.
A work permit under this program may be issued for the length of the study program, up to a maximum of three years. A Post-Graduation work permit cannot be valid for longer than the student’s study program, and the study program must be a minimum of eight months in length.
Work available to students’ spouse or common-law partner
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Validity
Work permits for your spouse or common-law partner are valid for the same period of time as your study permit.
Note: Accompanying spouses or common-law partners of foreign students are eligible for an open work permit, which means they do not need a job offer or a labour market opinion from Service Canada.
