Study & Graduate Pathways for Canada
Explore every study abroad pathway we cover for Canada. Each guide is prepared against the official government criteria and sets out who it suits, the eligibility, and the steps involved.
Canada study abroad pathways
Study permit
An official document issued by IRCC that permits foreign nationals to study at Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) across C…
Read guide02Designated learning institutions
International students need a letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), a school approved by a provinc…
Read guide03Study permit extensions
If your studies will run beyond the expiry date of your study permit, you need to apply to extend it from inside Canada before…
Read guide04Post-Graduation Work Permit
Cross-referenced graduate pathway: Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Read guide05Study-to-permanent-residence planning
Many international graduates move from study to permanent residence through Canadian work experience gained after graduation, o…
Read guideCanada Study Abroad Ecosystem & Related Global Pathways
Explore supporting intelligence briefings, interactive points assessment tools, institutional services, and parallel global migration pathways.
Supporting Tools & Verification Checklists
Supporting Briefings & Advisory Articles
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