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STUDY IN CANADA

HOW TO GET A CANADIAN STUDY PERMIT
BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN CANADA
PATHWAYS TO PERMANENT RESIDENCE

Study in Canada

For international students, Canada is one of the most appealing countries on the planet. In 2021, Canada welcomed a record-breaking 450,000 new overseas students. The country's high-quality education, safety, security, and multiculturalism are the reasons why international students flock to Canada. International students in Canada are permitted to work during their studies and are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) once their degree is completed. The PGWP allows overseas students to get additional Canadian work experience, which may increase their chances of obtaining permanent residence in Canada

How to get a Canadian Study Permit

Choose a program 

Conduct research and choose a study program of your interests. It can be:  Arts & Humanities, Business & Management, Computer Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Engineering & Technology, Mathematics, Medicine and Life Sciences, Natural Sciences or Social Sciences.

Decide where to study

International students can choose from a variety of high-quality colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions in Canada. Make sure your preferred post-secondary institution is on the IRCC's list of designated learning institutions (DLI). A DLI is a government-approved institution that accepts international students.

Obtain a Letter of

Acceptance

Once you have been accepted by a Canadian DLI, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to submit your study permit application to IRCC.

The LOA includes information such as:

 

- The DLI's name and contact information 

- Your full name, birth date, and mailing address

- The study programme, its level, duration, start date, and expected completion date

- The LOA's expiration date

Apply for a Study

Permit

With your Letter of Acceptance, you can submit your study permit application to IRCC. There are two streams for study permit applicants, they can be regular stream  Student Direct Stream with being available for certain countries like Vietnam , the Philippines, China, India and some others. 

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Benefits of Studying in Canada

With over 620,000 international students, Canada is becoming one of the world's top destinations for international students. According to a research, International students are drawn to Canada for the following reasons, :

  • Canadian schools provide a high-quality education. 

  • The opportunity to work during and after their studies, as well as transfer to permanent residence.

  • Possibilities to study in both English and French

  • Security, safety and a multicultural society with approximately 200 nations.

  • A more economical option to study compared to other countries . 

  1. Work while studying: 

    • Work On and Off-Campus: Work while studying full-time with valid study permit, and have a Social Insurance Number.

    • Work as Co-op students/ interns: with Co-op work permit as required for completing the study program and a valid study permit.

  2. Spousal Work Permit:

    • If your spouse has a valid study permit and is a full-time student.

    • Spousal Open work permit will be valid for the same period as the study permit.

  3. Family Visit:

    • With a valid study permit and a full-time student, you can invite your family members to come visit you in Canada.​

  4. Stay in Canada after graduation:

    • With work permit after graduating, the work experience you gain while working may help you qualify for permanent residence. ​

Pathways to Permanent Residence

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