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Study in Canada

A clear path from study to work

Canada is chosen less for any single university than for what follows the degree. The Post-Graduation Work Permit is open, meaning you are not tied to one employer, and time worked on it counts towards permanent residence applications.

Studying in Canada

Permit

Study permit

Main intakes

Sept, Jan, May

Master's length

1 – 2 years

After study

PGWP

Why Canada

Three intakes a year

September, January and May all run properly, so a deferred plan does not mean waiting a full year.

An open work permit

The PGWP is not tied to a single employer, so you can change jobs without your status depending on it.

Study counts towards residence

Canadian qualifications and Canadian work experience both carry weight in the points-based permanent residence system.

Courses and intakes

Diplomas and advanced diplomas at colleges, plus bachelor's, master's and PhD at universities.

September is largest. January is well established. May is smaller and course choice is narrower.

What you will need

  • Passport
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • English test score
  • Statement of purpose
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume / CV
  • Financial statement

This is the same checklist we track for you inside our system, so nothing is remembered twice.

Study permit

  • You apply with your letter of acceptance and proof that you can cover tuition and living costs.
  • Provincial documentation is part of the application for most applicants — we confirm what your province requires.
  • Biometrics and a medical examination are usually needed.
  • A study permit is not a visa on its own; the travel document is issued alongside it.

Canada has changed its study permit rules more than once in recent years, including caps and additional provincial paperwork. We check the current position before you apply.

Requirements and entitlements are set by each country's government and change from time to time. We confirm the current position for your intake before you apply.

Is Canada right for you?

Thirty minutes with a counsellor who has sent students there before — your marks, your budget, your timeline, and an honest answer.