Study in Canada as an international student
Apply to study in Canada as an international student, extend your study permit and find out about working while you study or after you graduate.
You need an attestation letter to apply for a study permit
As of January 22, 2024, most students must include an attestation letter from the province or territory where they plan to study with their study permit application.
If you apply without an attestation letter your application will be returned unless you’re either a
- minor child in a primary or secondary school (kindergarten to grade 12)
- student in a masters, PhD or other post-graduate program
- student applying to extend your study permit
New eligibility requirements for open work permits
In the coming weeks, the eligibility requirements to get an open work permit as the spouse or common-law partner of an international student will change.
Applying for a study permit extension on or after January 30, 2024
On January 30, 2024, a new version of the study permit extension application form (IMM5709) will be available. If you apply through the IRCC secure account on or after this date, you must use the new version of the form. We will not accept applications using the old version of the form.
Preparing and applying for a study permit
Find out if you need a study permit
Answer a few questions to learn whether you need a study permit to study in Canada
Choosing a school, college or university
The different kinds of schools, when to apply and other requirements
Get a study permit
Who can apply, how to apply, processing times and what to expect when you get to Canada
Get a study permit faster
If you’re a legal resident in certain countries, you may be eligible to get your study permit faster
Study in Canada as a minor child
Find out what is required for a minor child who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to study in Canada
Learn about student life in Canada
Tips on applying for scholarships, living in Canada as an international student and more
During your studies and after graduation
Extend your study permit or restore your status
How to renew your study permit or restore your status
Change schools or update your information
Learn how to update your profile or contact information and how long your study permit is valid
Traveling outside Canada and then re-entering
What you need to re-enter Canada as an international student
Work while studying
Who can work while they study, how much and where (on campus, off campus, co-op, and post-graduation)
Stay and work in Canada after you graduate
Get a work permit to stay in Canada after you graduate and how to apply for permanent residence
Get a visitor visa to return to Canada
How and when a study permit holder should apply
Expiring post-graduation work permit
If your post-graduation work permit is expiring before December 31, 2023, you might be eligible for an open work permit
Features
Explore immigration programs
Answer a few questions to see different ways you might be able to come to Canada
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