Approved provider
Your letter of acceptance must come from a designated learning institution.
Destination guide
Study in Canada
Canada's study-permit rules are tied to your designated learning institution, program, finances and genuine study plan. Compare the complete cost and check whether the program supports your longer-term academic and career goals.
Before you shortlist
Before you choose a course
Compare the program, designated institution, province and complete budget, then verify the details in your offer and current study-permit guidance.
Living-funds minimum
C$22,895 for one applicant outside Quebec, excluding tuition and transport.
Work condition
Eligible students may work off campus up to 24 hours a week during regular terms.
Scheduled breaks
Eligible students may work unlimited hours during regular scheduled breaks.
Study options
Find your study pathway
Course names alone are not enough. Compare qualification level, duration, assessment, progression and professional relevance.
College certificates
Career-focused programs with institution-specific entry and progression rules.
Diplomas and advanced diplomas
Applied study commonly offered by public colleges and institutes.
Bachelor's degrees
University and degree-granting college programs, usually planned across several years.
Graduate study
Graduate certificates, master's degrees and research routes with different outcomes.
Application pathway
Your application, step by step
Requirements differ by institution and personal circumstances. Keep every decision traceable and every document consistent.
View student visa guidanceProfile and course review
Check academic history, subject fit, entry criteria and realistic progression.
Provider shortlist
Compare recognition, location, tuition, intakes and the support offered to international students.
Admission application
Prepare accurate academic, identity and English-language evidence for the institution.
Offer and payment review
Read every condition, deadline, refund term and deposit requirement before paying.
Visa preparation
Organise funds, health, identity and study-purpose evidence around the official checklist.
Pre-departure plan
Arrange housing, insurance, travel, arrival documents and the first weeks of living costs.
Costs and funding
Plan your study budget
Use current official and provider figures before paying. Exchange rates, tuition and immigration charges can change.
Tuition
Use the current fee schedule and deposit terms from the DLI named in your offer.
Required living funds
C$22,895 for one person applying on or after 1 September 2025, outside Quebec.
Family funds
The published requirement rises with each accompanying family member.
Transport
IRCC requires funds for travel in addition to tuition and living expenses.
Official Canadian requirements reviewed 22 July 2026. Figures are guidance, not a guarantee of admission or visa approval.
Work and everyday budget
Work and living costs
Employment is never a substitute for the funds required to study. These figures help you compare local pay rules with common recurring costs.
Hourly baselineCAD 17.60–18.25 / hourOntario and B.C. examples
Student work limitUp to 24 hours / weekAlways check the visa conditions
Gross illustrationAbout CAD 422–438 gross / weekBefore tax and deductions
Typical living-cost guideLocal currency
HousingCAD 500–2,000 / month
Food and groceriesCAD 240–480 / month
UtilitiesCAD 100+ / month
InternetCAD 50–100 / month
Health insuranceCAD 75–120 / month
Transport passCAD 80–156 / month
Living and studying
Before you travel
Work conditions
Eligible students can work off campus for up to 24 hours weekly during terms and full-time during scheduled breaks.
Health and insurance
Health coverage differs by province and institution; confirm when public coverage begins and what private cover is required.
City choice
Housing and transport costs differ sharply between major metropolitan areas and smaller student cities.
Arrival planning
Keep accessible copies of your offer, visa, funds, address, insurance and provider contacts.
Official references
Check the source before you make a decision.
Rules can change. These links are the official starting points used to review this guide.