SP
Study Permit
Canada Study Visa
Understand the study permit process, current financial planning, PAL/TAL rules and supporting documentation.
Study Permit Guide→Study Permit
Apply, extend or change status to study
Admission and immigration are connected but separate. A Letter of Acceptance does not itself grant permission to study, and study permit eligibility depends on the applicant’s full circumstances.
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In-Canada Students
Study Permit Extension
Extend your study permit before it expires and understand maintained status where it applies.
Study Permit Extension→V→S
Status Change
Visitor Visa to Study Permit
Understand when an in-Canada visitor may be eligible to apply for a study permit and when they must use another process.
Visitor to Study→1
ChooseConfirm institution, program, DLI status and long-term fit.2
ApplyPrepare the admission application and obtain an LOA.3
PermitPrepare the correct study permit application and supporting evidence.4
StudyMaintain status and follow student work/study conditions.Already in Canada / after graduation: study-permit extension and visitor-to-study options are listed above. PGWP and occupation tools are under Work Permits and Point Calculators/Tools.
Admissions & Schools
Find programs, colleges and DLI options
A good study plan looks beyond admission. Check whether the institution is a DLI, whether the exact program can support your academic goals and whether PGWP rules apply to your credential and field of study.
UNI
Institution Directory
List of Universities/Colleges with Details
Browse SIA’s institution directory and continue to the detailed program-search tools where needed.
View Institutions→SRCH
Program Search
Search Programs Colleges And Universities Canada
Search Canadian programs and institutions using SIA’s program database.
Search Programs→EXP
Study Planning
Explore Study Programs - Canada
Browse study options by program area and compare possible Canadian education choices.
Explore Programs→DLI
DLI Check
List of designated learning institutions - DLI - by province - Canada
Check designated learning institutions and verify the institution before relying on a study permit or PGWP plan.
Check DLI List→ON
Admissions
Onshore International Admission Canada
For students already in Canada who need help choosing and applying to a Canadian institution.
Onshore Admission→2026 planning point: degree-granting master’s and doctoral programs at public DLIs have a PAL/TAL exemption for study permit applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026, but all other study permit requirements still apply.
Study Pathways
Special study routes and PR-linked options
Some study routes have extra community, occupation or program rules. Review the exact pathway before assuming it leads to a work permit or permanent residence.
FR
French Student Pathway
Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP)
A French-speaking student pathway at participating designated learning institutions outside Quebec, with its own eligibility and community-settlement rules.
FMCSP Pathway→AG
Study Pathway
Easy PR in Studying Agri & Horti
Review agriculture and horticulture study options that may support longer-term immigration planning when the program and work path actually fit.
Agri & Horti Pathway→RCIP
Study Pathway
Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
Review the current rural community immigration pathway. The older Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is closed.
RCIP Pathway→ECE
Study Pathway
Early Childhood Educator Assistant For PR
Review ECE/ECEA study and career planning without assuming that every education program leads to nomination or permanent residence.
ECE / ECEA Pathway→M
Graduate Study
Master’s in Canada / 3-Year Work Permit
Review master’s-level study and work-permit planning without assuming that every program or graduate automatically qualifies.
Master’s Planning→Plan backwards from your goal
Do not choose a school only because someone calls a program “PR-friendly.” Build a realistic plan around education quality, PGWP eligibility, work opportunities, NOC/TEER, language and current federal or provincial pathways.
Study ≠ Guaranteed PR
Canadian education can support a future immigration profile, but no school or program can guarantee a PGWP, job offer, provincial nomination or permanent residence.
Need help choosing a Canadian program?
Use the program tools first, then confirm admission, study permit and PGWP implications before paying tuition.
Study permit, DLI, PAL/TAL, work authorization and PGWP rules can change. Always verify current requirements before applying or paying tuition.
