Study in Canada
Come to our Imagine: Study in Canada Fair this February and meet over 60 Canadian institutions!
Why study in Canada?
There are more than 150,000 international students who go to Canada every year to study. International students bring a rich culture to our classrooms. Your knowledge and skills are welcome in our schools.
- Canadian universities are among the best in the world.
- Tuition fees for international students in Canada, and the cost of living, are among the lowest in the world.
- Eligible students can gain valuable Canadian work experience through off campus employment.
- Canada is a multicultural country. Regardless of your ethnic origin, you will feel at home in Canada.
According to the United Nations, Canada offers one of the highest standards for quality of life in the world.
Opportunities
Check our calendar of activities for Study in Canada events.
Scholarships and offers for students, researchers and institutions.
-Canada-Mexico Awards: Information and instructions in Spanish for Mexican citizens
-Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: Information and instructions in Spanish for Mexican citizens
-Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships: Information and instructions in Spanish for Mexican citizens
-Drugs, Security and Democracy Fellowship (PDF 89.6 KB)
-Canadian Studies: Find out more about studying Canada and the Understanding Canada program. For professors, researchers and institutions.
Applying for a Study Permit
Once you have been accepted at a school in Canada, and if you are going for 6 months or less, you will need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa if your citizenship is from the list of the countries and territories whose citizens require visas in order to enter Canada.
If you are going to study for more than 6 months you need to apply for a study permit.
- Processing fees – how much it will cost and where to pay
- Processing times – how long it will take to get a study permit
- Contact the visa office – how to get in touch with us
Related sites
Study in Canada (Official site of the Government of Canada): search for a program of study at post secondary institutions, determine your education costs, learn about the education systems of Canada and find out about living in Canada, visas, scholarships... and more.
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada: represents 91 Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities and university-degree level colleges.
Association of Canadian Community Colleges: represents colleges and institutes to government, business and industry, both in Canada and internationally.
Languages Canada offers information on English and French language programs and schools.
Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: information on foreign credential evaluations and qualification recognition.
