How Do I Get a Study Visa?

If you’re looking to be an international student, choose Canada! For one, Canada is the most educated country in the world with more than half of the students completing their education. If that’s not enough reason to choose Canada as a study destination, it’s also affordable compared to that of the U.S., and U.K.

With an estimate of over 130,000 international students every year, you can be one too. Learn how to get a Canada study permit and be well on your way to a brighter future.

Get accepted to a Canadian university

Before applying for the permit, the first thing you’ll need to do is be enrolled at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Since the pandemic, there has been a slight change and the university you apply to needs to be on the list of DLI with an approved COVID-19 readiness plan. But not to worry as there are many affordable tertiary institutions in Canada to choose from.

Work in Canada as a Student

Studying in Canada offers a great opportunity for anyone wanting a world-class education while also earning money and gaining valuable work experience. Whether you choose to work on-campus at your university or college or off-campus, international students in Canada have the incredible option of doing both without needing a Canadian work visa. Here's how you can work in Canada as a student.

Work on-Campus

Working without a permit is offered to full-time students at a public post-secondary institution such as a college, university, or a private post-secondary institution operating under the same rules and regulations as a public institution. You must have a valid study permit and a SIN (Social Insurance Number) to qualify and will only be able to start working in Canada as an international student once your study program has officially begun.

Work off-Campus

As a study permit holder, you can work up to 20 hours per week during the term and work full-time during your holidays