Country guide
🇨🇦 Canada
North America · OttawaHDI 0.939GDP per capita (PPP) 65463
Student decision
Student work24OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Post-study workPost-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) from 8 months to 3 years depending on the length of the programme.OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Admission languageProof of language proficiency: IELTS/TOEFL in English or TEF in French, with thresholds set by each institution.OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Cost of living≈ CAD 20,635/year (≈ CAD 1,720/month) in living funds (outside Quebec, single student)Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Student visaThe study permit is the IRCC document most foreign nationals need to study at a designated learning institution (DLI) for a programme longer than 6 months; it is not a visa (a visitor visa or eTA may be issued alongside it).Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Preparation & steps
Required documentsKey documents for the Canadian study permit application, according to IRCC.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Application documents
- Letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI)
- Copy of the passport information page
- Proof of financial means (proof of funds)
- Letter of explanation (reasons for studying in Canada)
- Provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL) if required
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) for studies in Quebec