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Studying in Canada
In most cases, you must obtain a study permit if you want to study in Canada, from primary school to university.
Please note that you must first be accepted by an educational institution in Canada. For more information on Canadian colleges and universities, admission requirements, registration and formalities, international exchange agreements, scholarships and study grants, we invite you to consult the following web sites:
Education in Canada and
Study in Canada.
If you wish to take a course or program in Canada that lasts 6 months or less, , please consult: Studies in Canada for 6 months or less.
For Students Destined to the Province of Québec
You may submit your Study Permit application even if you have not yet obtained your Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ).
Please note however that your application will not be finalized until we received a copy of your CAQ.
For information about studying in Québec and to download the CAQ application form, please consult the following Web site: Foreign students.
Medical Examination
You may have to undergo a medical examination to study in Canada. To determine whether a medical examination is required, please consult the following Website and search by the name of the country or of the offshore territory (eg. Azores, Islands - Canary, Islands - Balearic, Réunion): Designated country/territory list
Processing Time
For information about processing time for Study Permit applications.
If your application is accepted, you will receive a Letter of Introduction which you must present at a point of entry to Canada in order to obtain your Study Permit. Do not travel to Canada without first receiving your Letter of Introduction (LOI). Without it, you could be denied entry.
Temporary Resident Visa:
Citizens from certain countries also require a Temporary Resident Visa in addition to a study permit, a Temporary Resident Visa. If this applies to you, please send your original passport along with your application. If the Study Permit application is approved, a Temporary Resident Visa will be issued at the same time without further fees.
Here is how to apply for a study permit if you reside in:
If you reside in another country, see Canadian visa offices for the list of Canadian visa offices around the world.
Work Opportunities for Foreign Students and their Spouses
For more information on the work possibilities as a foreign student in Canada (working on or off campus, working in Canada after you graduate, work permits for spouses of foreign students, etc), please consult the following website : Studying in Canada: Work permits for students.
For information on studies in Canada, consult the sites recommended in the useful addresses.
