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Learn how to apply for a study permit, find a school, work while you study or after you graduate, and more. Get the latest updates on the new study permit application form and the expiring post-graduation work permit.
- Study Permit
Study in Canada as an international student; Study permit....
- Extend Your Study Permit
The expiry date on your study permit tells you when you have...
- Prepare to Study
EduCanada – information for international students about...
- Sign in to Your IRCC Secure Account
They don’t have access to any Government of Canada account...
- Work in Canada After Graduation
To work in Canada after you graduate, you need a work...
- Minor Children
Study permits for primary school students are issued for a...
- Visitor Visa
When to apply for your new visitor visa (in Canada) You...
- Educational Institutions
International education is at the heart of Canada’s current...
- About The Process
Starting September 1, 2024, you must complete at least 50%...
- Study Permit
- Overview
- On this page:
- Choosing a program and school
- Designated learning institutions
- How to apply to a school, college or university
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Choosing a program and school, applying to a school, and the list of learning institutions for international students.
In Canada, each province and territory is in charge of their own education system.
Get more information about schools and the education system:
•EduCanada – information for international students about education in Canada, with study program search, costs, and more
•Ministries and departments responsible for education – information about the education system in each province and territory
Provinces and territories approve (or “designate”) schools that can enrol international students. These schools are known as designated learning institutions (DLI).
If you need a study permit, your acceptance letter must be from a DLI. If it isn’t, we will refuse your application.
All primary and secondary schools in Canada are DLIs. You can search a list of the post-secondary schools, such as colleges and universities, and language schools that have been designated.
Find a designated learning institution.
Once you choose a school, college or university, you must apply to go there. Every school has different rules on how to apply.
Make sure you apply at least
•six months in advance if you want to study at a primary or secondary school, or
•a year in advance for a post-secondary program
Contact the school where you want to study to learn how to apply. They will give you the list of all the documents you need to send them. Your school will be able to tell you about
•the cost to apply
Learn how to choose a program and school, apply to a designated learning institution, and get a study permit. Find out about the education system, costs, health insurance, and language tests in Canada.
Dec 8, 2023 · Learn about the changes announced by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, including the doubling of the financial requirement, the extension of the off-campus work waiver and the threat of reducing visas to problematic schools. Find answers to common questions and watch videos on the impact of the measures.
Apr 29, 2024 · The temporary policy allowing students to work more than 20 hours per week off campus will end on April 30, 2024, and it will not be extended. The new policy will allow students to work 24 hours per week off campus, while protecting their academic outcomes and system integrity.
- Immigration, Refugees And Citizenship Canada
Find and compare programs across Canada in various fields and regions. Learn about study costs, scholarships, pathways, and how to prepare for your studies in Canada.
Learn about Canada's education system, find schools and apply for scholarships. Get tips and information on work, visas, housing and more for international students and researchers.
Learn how to apply and what you need to know if you’re a visiting student, an exchange student or a sponsored student. Plus, find information on international equivalencies and quarantine measures. Explore international students
