Study in CanadaStudy in Canada — a real path to a 3-year work permit.
Internationally recognised diplomas and degrees, one of the clearest post-study work routes anywhere, and a genuine pathway to permanent residency — matched to your marks, budget and English score.
Why students choose Canada
Canada pairs recognised qualifications with the clearest post-study work and residency route of any top destination — which is exactly why it's our deepest corridor.
Up to a 3-year work permit
The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) gives graduates of a 2-year-plus program up to three years of open work rights — no employer sponsor needed to apply.
Work while you study
Eligible study-permit holders can work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during term, and full-time during scheduled breaks.
A real PR pathway
Canadian study plus skilled work experience feeds directly into Express Entry — one of the world's most structured permanent-residency systems.
Strong value for money
Postgraduate tuition typically runs CAD 16,000–28,000 a year — competitive against comparable Western programs, with strong employment outcomes.
Globally recognised
Canadian diplomas and degrees are respected worldwide, with strong co-op placements and employment links built into many programs.
Safe & welcoming
Canada is consistently ranked among the world's safest and most inclusive countries for international students.
When you can start
Fall intake
The primary intake with the widest choice of programs. Apply 6–9 months ahead.
Winter intake
The second-largest intake — strong for diploma and graduate-certificate starts.
Summer intake
A smaller intake with limited programs; useful for select diplomas.
What studying in Canada costs
Use these as planning ranges — your exact figures depend on the institution, city and program.
Indicative ranges from IRCC and institutional data. A GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) of about CAD 20,635 is a common way to show you can cover first-year living costs.
What's in our Canada catalog
Specific universities, exact fees and intake dates are matched to your profile in the app — not published here, since eligibility depends on your marks, English score and budget.
Get matched, freePublic scholarships worth knowing
These are public, government-funded, merit-based awards open to international students. We help you check eligibility — and never charge for scholarship guidance.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Doctoral students in health, natural/social sciences or engineering.
Canada Graduate Scholarships — Master's
Master's students across disciplines at Canadian universities.
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
Graduate students at participating Ontario universities.
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoctoral researchers in eligible fields.
Popular student cities
Toronto
Canada's biggest job market and the most program choice; higher cost of living.
Vancouver
Mild climate and a strong Pacific tech scene; among the priciest cities.
Montreal
Bilingual, lively and notably more affordable than Toronto or Vancouver.
Calgary
A growing economy with lower living costs and no provincial sales tax.
Ottawa
The capital — government and tech jobs, at a calmer pace.
Winnipeg
One of the most affordable large student cities in the country.
The study permit & PGWP pathway
Canada issues a study permit for the length of your program; after you graduate the PGWP lets you work for up to three years. Here's the route from offer to arrival.
- 1
Get your acceptance + PAL
Accept an offer from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and obtain a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) where it's required.
- 2
Show proof of funds
Demonstrate you can cover tuition and living costs — commonly via a GIC of about CAD 20,635 plus first-year tuition.
- 3
Apply online to IRCC
Submit your study-permit application through the IRCC portal and pay the CAD 150 application fee.
- 4
Give biometrics
Visit a Visa Application Centre in India to provide fingerprints and a photograph.
- 5
Await the decision
Processing usually takes several weeks; you may be asked for additional documents.
- 6
Travel to Canada
Enter with your approval letter and receive your study permit at the border.
Studying in Canada: your questions
Can I study in Canada without IELTS?
Some institutions accept alternatives like PTE or Duolingo, or a medium-of-instruction letter, but most programs expect a recognised English test. We match you against each program's real requirement rather than a generic cutoff.
What's the minimum academic requirement?
Generally 50%+ in your prior marksheet for a diploma, with higher thresholds for bachelor's and graduate-certificate programs. We check your actual marks against each program's real requirement during matching.
What is a GIC and why do people get one?
A Guaranteed Investment Certificate is a Canadian bank investment (currently around CAD 20,635) that shows you can support yourself during your studies. It's a common, widely accepted way to prove funds, and it's refunded to you gradually after you arrive.
Can I work while studying?
Yes — eligible study-permit holders can work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during academic sessions, and full-time during scheduled breaks.
How long can I stay after I graduate?
With a PGWP you can work in Canada for up to three years, depending on your program length. That Canadian work experience counts toward permanent-residency applications through Express Entry.
Do you charge a fee for this?
No agent fee to use UniStep. You pay the university and the government the same costs you would with or without an agent — we don't add a markup.
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