Why study in Canada?
- High quality of education offered by Canadian schools
- Canada offers international students with opportunities to work during and after their studies, and transition to permanent residence
- Safety and security rights
- Multicultural society and community
- Canada welcomes immigrants and international students from nearly 200 different countries each year
- Canada is affordable compared with other popular international student destinations.
Opportunity to work after graduating in one of Canada’s selected schools
for international/immigrating students
About Canada’s Universities and Colleges
There are over 1,500 universities, colleges, and other educational institutions that are authorized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to welcome international students. These educational institutions are called Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) and they exist to help international students learn in Canada and stay in the country after graduation.
Canadian universities offer similar high-quality education due to the country’s focus on equity in its education system. Colleges, on the other hand, provide more practical programs aimed at preparing students for jobs in their field.
Study Pathways to Permanent Residence (PR)
International students who complete post-secondary education in Canada have many opportunities to extend their stay and ultimately transition to permanent residence. Your education in Canada may put you at an advantage when it comes to pursuing Canadian permanent residence as many programs value Canadian education and/or work experience
After completing your education in Canada, you can gain Canadian work experience by obtaining a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) which, depending on your Canadian academic program, may enable you to work in Canada for up to three years.
Application Requirements
- Acceptance letter. Must be from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
- Proof of funds to accommodate yearly tuition and living expenses
- Language proficiency such as IELTS required by visa application.
- Clean record & medical exams
Express Entry
Express Entry is a key system Canada uses to manage immigration applications. It uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to assess candidates, favoring those who are young, have Canadian education or work experience, and strong English or French skills—traits common among international students. Many of these students qualify for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), a popular pathway to permanent residency.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Provincial Nominee Program allows provinces and territories across Canada to identify immigration candidates who meet their local economic needs. It is one way of immigration if you have previous work experience and the labor needs demand your services/expertise. In this way, it will be easier to get inside Canada given that you have relevant work experience that the country demands to be filled.
