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Study abroad → PR · Canada

Study in Canada, with a plan to stay.

College and university routes with the Post-Graduation Work Permit as the bridge to permanent residence, but programme eligibility now matters more than it used to. For applications from 1 September 2026 you show C$23,448 for living costs, plus tuition and travel.

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🏁Route to PRPGWP → EE · PNP

Your route from study to permanent residence.

  1. 01SP

    Study permit

    Programme at a designated learning institution, with an attestation letter where required.

  2. 02PGWP

    Post-Graduation Work Permit

    Up to three years if the programme is eligible; CLB 7 for degrees, CLB 5 for colleges.

  3. 03EE · PNP

    Express Entry or provincial nomination

    Canadian Experience Class after one year of skilled work, or a provincial stream.

  4. 04PR

    Permanent residence

    Then citizenship after the physical-presence requirement.

Not every programme leads to a PGWP any more, so programme eligibility is checked before you apply.

Rules change often. We confirm the current requirements for your case at assessment.

The essentials for Canada.

Tuition
Set by each institution; commonly C$20,000–C$45,000 a year (about ₹13.6–30.6 lakh)
Funds to show
C$23,448 a year for living costs from 1 Sept 2026 (about ₹15.9 lakh), plus tuition and travel
Post-study work
PGWP up to 3 years; programme, field of study and language rules apply
Intakes
September (main), January and May
  • Most applicants need a provincial attestation letter, but master's and PhD students at public institutions are exempt

    Canada caps new study permits, and applicants in the PAL or TAL group need an attestation letter from the province. In 2026 the cap targets about 408,000 permits in total, with 155,000 for new arrivals. Master's and doctoral students at public designated learning institutions are exempt from the letter from 1 January 2026, as are school students and a few priority groups.

  • Show C$23,448 a year for living costs, plus tuition and travel

    For applications from 1 September 2026 (outside Quebec) a single applicant must show C$23,448 a year, about ₹15.9 lakh at ₹68 to the dollar. It does not include tuition or transport, which you prove separately. The amount is updated each year, and for a family of two it is C$29,192. A Guaranteed Investment Certificate is a common way to hold the funds, and we confirm the current requirement with the bank.

  • Work up to 24 hours a week off campus in term, and unlimited hours in scheduled breaks

    You must be a full-time student at a designated learning institution on a programme of at least six months, with work conditions on your permit and a social insurance number. Working beyond the limit breaches your permit conditions and can cost you your student status.

  • PGWP needs an eligible programme, CLB 7 for degrees or CLB 5 for colleges, and an application within 180 days

    Bachelor's, master's and doctoral graduates have no field-of-study requirement, but other university programmes and college programmes must link to occupations in long-term shortage. Language results in all four skills are needed: CLB 7 for degrees and other university programmes, CLB 5 for colleges. The programme must last at least eight months, and graduating from a designated institution does not by itself make you eligible.

  • Canadian Experience Class needs one year of skilled work in Canada, and study time does not count

    You need at least one year, or 1,560 hours, of paid skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) in Canada within the three years before you apply, an approved English or French test, and the minimum scores in all four skills. Full-time study and co-op work terms do not count, which is why the PGWP year matters.

Institutions students often apply to.

A starting point, not a shortlist. Your shortlist is built from your academics, budget and PR goal.

  • University of Toronto
  • University of British Columbia
  • McGill University
  • University of Waterloo
  • McMaster University
  • University of Alberta
  • Queen's University
  • Western University
  • University of Ottawa
  • Simon Fraser University

Visas we handle for Canada.

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Before you fly and after you land.

Everything around the offer letter for Canada, arranged through vetted providers.

  • Accommodation
  • Provincial or university health plan
  • Education loans
  • IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo
  • Forex & bank account
  • SIM card
  • Airport pickup
  • Scholarships
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Free cost calculator

What will Canada cost you each month?

Rent, food and tuition by city, in rupees, checked against the visa funds rule.

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How we help you into Canada.

Your timeline for Canada, counted back from the intake — so you always know what happens next.

  1. 12 months before

    Programme & PGWP check

    Only PGWP-eligible programmes that support Express Entry or a provincial route later, with college and university compared.

  2. 9–10 months

    Applications & letter of acceptance

    Applications to colleges or universities for a letter of acceptance, and a language test plan.

  3. 6 months

    Attestation letter & funds

    Attestation letter where required, tuition deposit and the living-cost funds, often through a GIC.

  4. 3–4 months

    Study permit

    Study plan, funds evidence and biometrics filed together.

  5. 1 month

    Pre-departure

    Accommodation, forex, SIM, health plan and airport pickup.

  6. First term

    Land & plan PR

    SIN, bank account, work-hour rules and your PGWP-to-PR timeline.

Planning to study in Canada?

Send your details and we will come back with a realistic shortlist, a full first-year cost and the likely route to PR.

The more context you give, the more useful the first conversation will be.

Canada questions

How much does it cost to study in Canada from India?
Tuition is set by each institution. As a planning range, most international students pay roughly C$20,000–C$45,000 a year (about ₹13.6–30.6 lakh at ₹68 to the dollar), with college diplomas at the lower end. Living costs run roughly C$1,800–C$2,800 a month depending on the city (about ₹1.2–1.9 lakh), with Toronto and Vancouver at the top, plus health insurance, which varies by province. These are our planning ranges rather than official figures, so we confirm tuition for each programme on your shortlist.
How much money do I need to show for a Canadian study permit?
For applications from 1 September 2026 (outside Quebec), a single applicant must show C$23,448 a year for living costs (about ₹15.9 lakh), up from C$22,895. That figure does not include tuition or transport, which you prove separately, and it is higher for family members: C$29,192 for two people. A Guaranteed Investment Certificate is a common way to hold the funds. The amount is updated each year, so we confirm it on the day you apply.
What is a provincial attestation letter (PAL), and do I need one?
A PAL is a letter from the province confirming your place within its share of the national study-permit cap. Most applicants need one, but from 1 January 2026 master's and doctoral students at public designated learning institutions are exempt, as are school students and a few priority groups. The 2026 plan is about 408,000 permits in total, with 155,000 for new arrivals. We check whether your programme and institution need a letter before you apply.
How many hours can I work on a study permit in Canada?
Up to 24 hours a week off campus while classes are in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks such as summer and winter. You must be a full-time student on a programme of at least six months, with work conditions on your permit and a social insurance number. Exceeding the limit breaches your permit and can cost you your student status. Part-time income does not replace the funds you show.
Is my programme eligible for a PGWP?
Not every programme is. The programme must be at an eligible institution and last at least eight months. Bachelor's, master's and doctoral graduates have no field-of-study requirement, but other university programmes and college programmes must link to occupations in long-term shortage. You also need language results in all four skills (CLB 7 for degrees and other university programmes, CLB 5 for colleges) and must apply within 180 days of confirmation that you completed your programme. A PGWP can run up to three years. We check eligibility before you commit.
How do students get PR in Canada?
Usually through Canadian work experience on a PGWP, then Express Entry under the Canadian Experience Class or a provincial nominee programme. The Canadian Experience Class needs one year of skilled work in Canada within the three years before you apply, and study time and co-op terms do not count. French ability and in-demand occupations can improve your ranking. We map your programme to a realistic PR timeline before you choose it.
Should I choose a college or a university in Canada?
It depends on your background, budget and PR goal. College diplomas are shorter and often cheaper, but PGWP rules now favour some fields over others and need CLB 5 instead of CLB 7. Degrees avoid the field-of-study test, and master's students at public universities are also exempt from the attestation letter. We compare both on outcomes, not rankings.
When are the Canadian intakes, and when should I apply?
September is the main intake, with January and some May starts. Start 10 to 12 months ahead: applications, a letter of acceptance, any attestation letter and funds all take time before the study permit is filed about three to four months before you travel.

Let's map your global pathway

A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.

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