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Universities we place students at. What it costs, who gets in, and what to prepare.

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We track programmes across universities in Canada, and a counsellor will tell you which of them your CGPA actually opens — before you spend anything.

Public university CGPA7.5+ on 10
Private university CGPA5.0+ on 10
GIC + first-year tuition₹20 lakh
Living costs₹95,000 a month
Work rights20 hrs/week during term
DeadlinesSep, Jan and May intakes

Who gets in

3 or 4-year Bachelor accepted by most colleges.

A Provincial Attestation Letter is needed for most study permits.

Backlogs. Up to 5 backlogs usually tolerated.

Tests you need

  • IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0

What it costs

Held before the permit application. Budget around ₹95,000 a month for living costs.

Documents

  • Passport
  • Marksheets
  • IELTS
  • SOP
  • GIC certificate

Why students choose Canada

Canada combines a high-quality education system, a multicultural environment and strong post-study work rights. Degrees are valued globally, tuition is regulated, and the co-operative education model builds paid work placements into the degree itself — so students graduate with Canadian experience as well as a Canadian qualification.

  • Top-ranking universities and colleges with rigorous academic standards
  • Co-op programmes that integrate paid work placements into the degree
  • An inclusive social environment and regulated, predictable tuition
  • Strong research, innovation and entrepreneurship support
  • Part-time work during term and full-time during scheduled breaks

What changed between 2024 and 2026 — and why it matters

Canada reformed its student system substantially over these two years, and most of the advice online predates it. There are now annual caps on new study permits, updated financial criteria, and a provincial attestation system on top of the federal one. The Student Direct Stream was discontinued in 2024.

The practical effect is that the college you choose matters more than it used to: not every institution is eligible for a post-graduation work permit, and a programme that does not lead to one is a different proposition entirely. This is the single thing we check first.

Start 9 to 12 months before your intake. The permit timeline, not the admission timeline, is what decides whether you make the intake.

Intakes

  • Fall — September. The main intake, with the widest choice of programmes and the most competition.
  • Winter — January. Widely available and a genuine second chance rather than a fallback.
  • Spring/Summer — May. Colleges and specialised programmes.

English, and French

IELTS Academic is the most widely accepted: typically 6.0 overall for undergraduate study and 6.5 for postgraduate. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and the Duolingo English Test are accepted by many institutions, though not all. French-taught programmes may ask for TEF, TCF, DELF or DALF instead.

What the study permit needs

  • Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
  • Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL)
  • Proof of funds meeting the current IRCC guideline
  • Valid passport
  • Statement of purpose, or study plan
  • Biometrics
  • Medical examination, where required
  • Tuition payment receipts

After you graduate

The Post-Graduation Work Permit is an open work permit — it is not tied to one employer. The programme must run at least eight months to qualify, and master's graduates typically receive a three-year permit. You must apply within 180 days of your graduation being confirmed.

Not every college is PGWP-eligible. Check before you pay a deposit, and ask us if the answer is not obvious from the institution's own website.

Questions we are actually asked

What is a Provincial Attestation Letter, and do I need one?

A PAL confirms that your study permit application sits within the province's allocated quota. Most study permit applications now need one, and the institution issues it — you cannot obtain it yourself.

How many hours can I work during term?

Up to 24 hours a week during academic sessions, and full-time during scheduled breaks.

Is the Student Direct Stream still available?

No. SDS was discontinued in 2024. Applications go through the standard stream, which is why the funds documentation matters more than it used to.

Can my spouse work while I study?

Spousal open work permits are now restricted to the spouses of master's and doctoral students and a small set of professional programmes. It is no longer automatic.

When should I start?

Nine to twelve months before your intended intake. The bottleneck is the permit, not the offer.

Universities in Canada we place students at

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