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Study in Canada – Overview

Canada has one of the best and most respected education systems in the world. Every year, thousands of students from other countries pursue their educational goals in Canada. A world-class education is not the only thing to look forward to when you study at a top Canadian university.

Study in Canada International students in Canada benefit from affordable quality education they receive from Canadian post-secondary institutions. They also enjoy low-cost of living compared to other developed countries.

There are about half a million international students in Canada, and this number is rapidly growing. Becoming an international student is a quick pathway to being a permanent resident in Canada.

Find a school you can attend
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has authorized post-secondary institutions across Canada and granted them designated learning institutions (DLI) to host international students.

Get a study permit

Basically, getting a study permit in Canada is a two-step process:

An applicant will have to apply to any designated learning institutions in Canada for admission. Once a Letter of Admission (LOA) is received; then
Apply for a study permit

Extend your study permit

You may be able to extend your work permit in certain circumstances, such as:

program, plus 90 extra days
pre-requisite courses plus 90 extra days (if you were conditionally accepted by your school) or
passport minus 30 days, if your passport will expire before you can finish your studies.

Get a student work permit

You may be eligible to work in Canada while studying and after you graduate. As a study permit holder, you may qualify to work on-campus or off-campus without an additional work permit if you meet specific criteria.

Work while/after you study

If your academic, professional or vocational training program includes an essential co-op or internship component, you will need to apply for a work permit.
You may also apply for a post-graduation work permit to continue working in Canada after you graduate from an eligible post-secondary institution.