Study Permit

Study permits allow foreign students to attend designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada. In order to study in Canadian institutions, all foreign nationals need a study permit. Before you apply for a study permit, be sure you have all the requirements. This helps you transition smoothly from school to college.

How long can you stay in Canada with a study permit?

A study permit is usually valid for the duration of the study program plus an additional 90 days. You can use the 90 days to either leave Canada or apply for an extension of your stay.

1. If you’re taking prerequisite courses before being accepted to the main program (conditional acceptance), your study permit will be valid for the duration of those courses, plus 1 year. You must apply for an extension to your student status once you get accepted into the main program.

2. If you finish your studies after the expiration date of your study permit, you must apply to extend your stay as a student. If you don’t, you’ll have to stop studying and leave Canada. 

3. If you finish your studies before the permit expires, your permit will no longer be valid 90 days after you complete your studies, no matter what the date on the permit says. The date your school first notifies you by completion letter, transcript, degree, or diploma means you have completed your studies. You must provide proof of the date your school notifies you, or the date you receive your degree, diploma, or certificate. We’ll use the earliest issue date on your document if you don’t provide proof. We may confirm this date with your school.

Can you go back home while studying?

Sure. You may need to show proof you are enrolled in school if you leave Canada while studying. A visitor visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA) must still be valid when you return to Canada.

The benefits of studying in Canada

World-class universities and colleges

Canadian universities and the nation as a whole are well known for their high rank in research and innovation. Various higher education institutions exist in Canada, each with their own size, scope, character, and range of programs. 

Diplomas and certificates obtained from Canada are generally recognized as equivalent to those obtained from the United States or Commonwealth countries. Canada’s universities therefore maintain high academic standards, ensuring that students receive a quality education that will benefit their careers for many years to come.

Part time and full time job opportunities

The ability to work while studying is one of the benefits of studying in Canada. Among other advantages, this allows them to manage their finances without incurring enormous debt. To gain the right to work off-campus, students must:

• • Have a valid study permit;
  • Be a full-time student;
  • Be enrolled in a designated learning institution at the post-secondary level or, in Quebec, a vocational program at the secondary level; and
  • Be studying in an academic, vocational or professional training program that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate that is at least six months in duration.

If a candidate qualifies, his or her study permit will allow him or her to:

• • Work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions; and
  • Work full-time during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer holidays or spring break.

Appreciate education expenses   

Canada is often the preferred choice for students who may also have the option of studying in countries such as the United States or United Kingdom mainly because of lower tuition costs. Compared to other countries, Canadian international tuition fees, accommodation and other living expenses remain competitive.  

Canada wants students

“More than anything, Canada does not see international students as a source of income for privately-owned educational institutions, to be shown the door when they have completed their studies,” says Attorney David Cohen.

“On the contrary, Canada wants students because Canada is all about nation-building. Young, intelligent newcomers who have proven they have the credentials and means to assimilate are a big part of that. In short, Canada wants students to come here, study, contribute socially and economically, and stay permanently.”

High quality of life and permanent residence

By gaining skilled Canadian work experience through the Post-Graduate Work Permit Program, graduates may qualify for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Furthermore, in some provinces, such as British Columbia and Quebec, there are immigration streams that identify certain graduates for permanent residency. Candidates for British Columbia’s International Post-Graduate category have the advantage of not requiring a job offer and being able to have their application for permanent residence processed through the federal Express Entry immigration selection system. Students who graduate from a study program in Quebec may be eligible to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec, commonly known as a CSQ) through the Quebec Experience Class.

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