Want to join the hundreds of thousands of international students that have made Canada their study destination? We’d love to welcome you! Whether you’re studying in person or online, here are the five steps to get started.
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Step 1: Find a world-class school or program
Step 2: Make a budget and find out how to pay for your studies
Step 3: Apply to a school
Step 4: Apply to study in Canada
Step 5: Get ready to come to Canada
Step 1:
Find a world-class school or program
Canada is a land of endless possibilities. Start by doing your research to find the schools or programs that are the right fit for you. Consider where you’d like to live in Canada’s provinces and territories. Across the country, you can choose from small, welcoming rural communities and large vibrant cities.
We help you search college and university programs in Canada and find information about:
Programs and courses available
Pathway to permanent residence
Scholarships
Each province and each school in Canada sets their own admission requirements. For more information about programs and admission requirements, you can contact us.
Step 2:
Make a budget and find out how to pay for your studies
Studying in Canada is an affordable option. School fees for college and university are generally lower than fees in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
You can use our expertise to compare tuition and living costs for different college and university programs across Canada. Depending on where you choose to study, your costs will be different. We can help prepare your budget:
Food
Housing
Transportation
Health Insurance
There are different ways to help finance your studies, such as:
scholarships, fellowships and grants
part-time work during your full-time studies
support from parents and/or family
We can help you to navigate more about study costs for international students in Canada.
Step 3:
Apply to a School
When applying to your chosen school, be sure to provide accurate information and the requested documents. Your school will tell you which documents you need and the next steps to follow. Keep in mind that the application fee will vary for each institution. Be sure to apply well in advance.
Your school or a designated third party may check your credentials and qualifications. You may be asked to provide documents such as your:
Report Card
Transcripts
Academic Credentials
IELTS
Step 4:
Apply to study in Canada
Once your school gives you your letter of acceptance, you will need to find out:
1. If you need a study permitfrom Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) 2. If you can get your study permit fasterthrough the Student Direct Stream 3. How to get your documents ready and apply onlinewith IRCC
Note: If you will be studying in Quebec, you may also need to get a Quebec Acceptance Certificate from the government of Quebec before you apply for a study permit.
Once IRCC approves your application, they will ask you to send them your passport. They will send it back to you with your permit along with a letter of introduction.
When you travel to Canada, bring this letter with you and show it at the Canada Border Services officer. If you have been approved, the officer will then give you your study permit.