STUDY IMMIGRATE TO CANADA - DISCOVER HOW TO STUDY IMMIGRATE TO CANADA

Processing times depend on the visa requested, its duration and your file. Please refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC, formerly Citizenship and Immigration Canada) website.

In order to approve the admission of international students to a Canadian post-secondary educational institution, they must have a satisfactory level in one of the two official languages: English and French. You must therefore pass a test to prove that you have a sufficient level.

Most major cities in Canada have renowned universities such as McGill and Concordia in Montreal, the University of Toronto in Toronto, or the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Each Canadian university has its own advantages that you will discover during your research.

There is no real equivalent of the French Bac in Canada, but since it is a diploma that certifies the end of secondary studies, it is generally considered as such in Canada. You can therefore do your higher education and your university studies in Canada if you have this diploma.

Tuition fees in Canada are considered affordable compared to other popular destinations like the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and some countries in the European Union.

Many Canadian academic institutions offer programs with tuition fees below C$15,000 per year.

In addition to tuition fees, you must be able to demonstrate your ability to financially support yourself and your family members.

Tuition and living costs vary by province and territory. As a general rule, studying in a big city in Canada costs more than in a small town.

Yes. You can apply for a scholarship, financial aid for your education, a bursary or a merit-based grant through your institution or third parties.

You can work on campus or off campus, as long as your study permit mentions this condition. You can only start working in Canada after you have started your Canadian study program.

You may be allowed to work on your school campus if you:

• are a full-time post-secondary student,
• have a valid study permit, and
• have a social insurance number (SIN)

If you need to work in a co-op program or as an intern, you must apply for a co-op or intern work permit. You may qualify if:

• work is required to complete your program,
• you have a valid study permit
• you have a letter from your institution confirming that all students must work to graduate,
• your co-op program or internship represents 50% or less of your program.

If you are taking English or French as a second language courses, general interest courses, or preparation courses for another program, you may not be eligible for a co-op work permit.

If you want to work off campus, your study permit must indicate that you can work off campus. You must also:

• be a full-time student,
• be enrolled in a post-secondary program,
• be enrolled in a study program of at least six months leading to a diploma or certificate,
• started studying,
• have a social insurance number (SIN)

If you are a part-time student, you can only work off campus:

• if you have met all of the criteria listed above, and,
• you study part-time only because
• you are in your last semester and do not need to study full-time to complete your program
• you were a full-time student in Canada until your last semester.

If you have completed your studies and want to stay in Canada to work, you may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This temporary status will replace your study permit. There may be other temporary and permanent pathways you can also take to stay in Canada. For example, after obtaining a PGWP and wishing to become a permanent resident, you may qualify for an Express Entry profile and/or other federal and provincial immigration programs.

Yes. Tens of thousands of the more than 400,000 people who obtain permanent residence in Canada each year are former international students.

Several programs can lead to permanent residence, including the three programs managed by Express Entry (the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Federal Skilled Trades Program). Many other options are available through programs like the Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec, Atlantic Immigration Program, and Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program.

Some of these programs require qualified Canadian work experience. If you want to work in Canada after completing your studies, you can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).