International students in Canada have a variety of choices when it comes to work options in the country—many of which can pay quite well. Furthermore, most study permits provide holders with legal authorization to work in most industries for most employers in Canada—subject to the limit of 24 hours per week for off-campus work while […]
International students studying in Canada need to meet certain conditions to be eligible for a work permit upon graduation. Post-secondary international students must ensure that they are studying at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and enrolled within a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible program to qualify for a work permit upon graduation. This school will […]
Most international students in Canada will now require a new study permit in hand before being allowed to transfer schools. Prior to November of 2024, international students could enrol at a new Designated Learning Institution (DLI) on their existing study permit, needing only to notify IRCC by updating the institution in their IRCC online account. […]
A total of 33 Canadian universities have made it onto the Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 World Universities Ranking report. The University of Toronto made an appearance as Canada’s top-ranked university, a spot it has enjoyed since at least 2011. The University of British Columbia (UBC) ranked as Canada’s second most prestigious educational institution. Continuing […]
The Québec Ministry of Immigration and Francization (MIFI) has announced study permit allocations for Quebec postsecondary institutions. These educational institutions will now be limited as to how many new international students they can accept, via the announced caps on study permit applications. These new regulations are planned to be in force until 26 February 2026. […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the provincial breakdown of its 2025 study permit allocation, outlining how many international students each province is expected to welcome, and has shared further details on the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirement. Discover your options to study in Canada According to the federal government, 437,000 study permits […]
The Canadian federal government has capped study permit applications at 550,162 for the remainder of 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced this cap in ministerial instructions posted on January 18, 2025. The cap will be effective from January 22 to December 31, 2025. The department will only process study permit applications until the […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted new rules for international students transferring schools. Now, depending on your situation, you may require a new study permit to transfer schools. This article will cover important information and steps for international students in Canada looking to change their schools in 2025, including Guidance for specific transfer […]
We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024. Major changes include Updated eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs); Updated cost of living requirement; Closure of the Student Direct Stream and the Nigeria Student Express; Caps on study permit applications; Stricter rules for study permits; New rules regarding off-campus work hours for […]
Canada is the top study destination for international students by weighted average, according to a recent survey. Of the future international students surveyed, 94% showed some degree of interest in studying in Canada—the highest of all countries garnering interest. In fact, 65% reported that they were only considering one or more of the select six […]
