Study in Canada
Friendly cities, off-campus work rights, and a post-graduation work permit of up to three years.
- Main intakes
- September, January, some May
- Study permit fee
- CAD 150
- Money to show
- CAD 23,448 for one person (from 1 Sep 2026), plus tuition
- Work in term
- Off campus up to 24 hrs/week
- After graduating
- PGWP up to 3 years
- PAL/TAL
- Required for most applicants
Checked against official sources on 31 October 2026. Information only, not immigration advice.
Studying in Canada
Canada has universities and colleges in every province. Most study permit applicants need a provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL) from the province where they will study, so check this early.
How applications work
You apply directly to each university or college; Ontario undergraduate applications go through OUAC. Your school must be a designated learning institution (DLI) for your study permit to be valid.
Getting your study permit
You need an acceptance letter from a DLI, a PAL/TAL unless you are exempt (for example, master’s and doctoral students at a public institution since 1 January 2026), proof of funds and biometrics.
Money
For applications from 1 September 2026, a single applicant outside Quebec must show CAD 23,448 for living costs in addition to first-year tuition and travel. Quebec sets its own amounts.
Working and staying on
Eligible students can work off campus up to 24 hours a week during term and full time during scheduled breaks. After graduating, a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) can last up to three years depending on your programme.
Universities in Canada
See all 410- NOSM UniversityGreater Sudbury
- University nuhelot'ine thaiyots'i nistameyimâkanak Blue QuillsSt. Paul
- Bureau de Coopération InteruniversitaireMontreal
- University of New BrunswickFredericton
- Mount Saint Vincent UniversityHalifax
- Alberta University of the ArtsCalgary
- University of Prince Edward IslandCharlottetown
- Yukon UniversityWhitehorse
- MacEwan UniversityEdmonton
- Western UniversityLondon
- University of ReginaRegina
- St. Thomas UniversityFredericton
Main student cities
- Montreal38
- Halifax35
- Toronto31
- Québec21
- Ottawa21
- Vancouver16
- Edmonton12
- Fredericton11
- Calgary10
- Winnipeg9
- Sherbrooke7
- Sudbury6
- Hamilton6
- Saskatoon5
- London5
- Waterloo4
- Victoria4
- Rimouski4
- Kingston4
- Trois-Rivières3
- Gatineau3
- Etobicoke3
- Burnaby3
- Regina3
- Saguenay3
- Saint-Hyacinthe3
- New Westminster3
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu3
- Guelph3
- Abbotsford3
- Laval3
- Windsor3
- Thunder Bay2
- St. John's2
- Sault Ste. Marie2
- La Ronge2
- Saint John2
- Kitchener2
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue2
- Kelowna2
- Peterborough2
- Prince George2
- Oshawa2
- Brandon2
- Niagara Falls2
- Rouyn-Noranda2
- Moncton2
- North Bay2
- Charlottetown2
- Lethbridge2
Official links
- VisaStudy permit (Government of Canada)
- StudyingEduCanada
- Work rulesWork as an international student (Government of Canada)
- Money and costsProof of financial support (Government of Canada)
Information only, not immigration advice. Last checked: 31 October 2026.
Application portals
Guides for Canada
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