Application in a glimpse
Admission process:
Step 1 - Find Study Program
Step 2 - Requirements
Step 3 - Application
Step 4 - Financing
Step 5 - Visa
Step 6 - Travel
Scholarships
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To aid the expenses of studying abroad in Canada the universities and even the government offers scholarships, awards, and grants for international students. Some of the popular ones are –
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships
York University International Student Scholarship Program
University of British Columbia Scholarships
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships
University of Calgary Graduate Awards
Winnipeg President's Scholarships for World Leaders
University of Waterloo Master's Awards of Excellence
The scholarships available are both need-based and merit-based. The students can apply for these scholarships as per their individual timelines.
Cost of Studying & Living:
Yearly Fees for Studying in Canada
Monthly Expenses of Staying in Canada
Health insurance
It is compulsory for International students to apply for their Health Insurance Package after landing in Canada. In Canada, a particular province/territory is responsible for providing them with their Health insurance, while in other cases, the province requires them to obtain Private Health Insurance packages.
While in some provinces, educational providers provide students with Health Insurance Packages. But if students want to buy an outside Health Insurance package, their educational provider allows them to do so.
A Health Insurance plan varies from province to province in Canada. For example, the Health Insurance Package in Alberta is called Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). It is called Medical Services Plan (MSP) in British Columbia.
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Visa process:
After you've been accepted to your preferred university, your institution will issue you a letter of enrollment confirmation.
Visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website and begin your application.
Visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website and begin your application.
At the visa centre, you will be required to provide your "biometric information" as part of your visa application.
At the visa centre, you will be required to provide your "biometric information" as part of your visa application.
According to university policy, you might need to attend a visa interview.
Wait for your visa. The visa application procedure might take up to 90 days.
Student Direct Stream (SDS)
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the departmentâs website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit processing program for those who are applying to study in Canada at a post-secondary designated learning institution (DLI). The SDS is available to legal residents who also reside in
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Brazil
- China
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- India
- Morocco
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Vietnam
To be eligible, applicants must meet specific requirements by providing documentation up front.
About the SDS
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Some international students can get their study permits faster by using the SDS. IRCC processes most SDS applications within 20 calendar days if the eligibility requirements are met.
Only applications submitted electronically are eligible for SDS processing. All paper applications are processed under the regular study permit application stream and are subject to the associated processing times.
Foreign nationals who are eligible for SDS processing are still subject to all other eligibility and admissibility requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR).
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Eligibility criteria
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The applicant must include the following documents to be eligible for SDS processing:
1. Proof of a valid language test result, completed within 2Â years of the date the SDS application was received, showing either of the following:
1.an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in each language skill: listening, reading, writing and speaking
2.a test ÃĐvaluation de français (TEF) score that is equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) score of at least 7 for each ability
2. Proof of a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAN$10,000 or more from any bank insured by the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) or any bank listed on the IRCC SDS web page
3. The GIC must meet the following criteria:
1. When the GIC has been purchased, the bank provides a letter of attestation, the GIC certificate, the Investment Directions Confirmation or the Investment Balance Confirmation to the applicant.
2. The bank holds the funds in an investment account or a student account that is inaccessible for release to the applicant until the applicantâs arrival in Canada.
3. Upon entry to Canada, the bank must validate the clientâs identity before releasing funds to the study permit holder.
4. The applicant receives an initial disbursement upon identifying themselves, and the remaining funds are disbursed in monthly or bimonthly instalments over a period of 10 to 12 months.
4. proof of full payment of tuition for the applicantâs first year of study
This may be in the form of the following:
1. a receipt from the DLI
2. an official letter from the DLI confirming payment of tuition fees
3. a receipt from a bank showing that tuition fees have been paid to the DLI
4. proof that the tuition fee amount has been transferred into a repository account at the DLI to be applied to the tuition bill at a later date
5. letter of acceptance from a post-secondary DLI
6. most recent secondary or post-secondary educational transcript
7. proof of completion of upfront medical examination from a panel physician for applicants
1. who have lived or travelled for 6 months in designated countries or territories during the year before coming to Canada
2. whose field of study requires upfront medical examination results
Language Test Requirement for SDS / Non SDS Study Visa
August 10, 2023.
Which Countries are eligible for Canada Study visa Under SDS:
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1. Antigua and Barbuda
2. Brazil
3. China
4. Colombia
5. Costa Rica
6. India
7. Morocco
8. Pakistan
9. Peru
10. Philippines
11. Senegal
12. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
13. Trinidad and Tobago
14. Vietnam
IELTS Application Dates:
IELTS Academic after August 10, 2023:
Overall band score of 6.
IELTS Academic before August 10, 2023:
IELTS 6.0 in each skill.
IELTS General Training before and after August 10, 2023:
6.0 in each skill
4 new English language examinations approved for SDS:
CELPIP General
Band requirement: 7 in each module.
Score range: 0 – 12
Cost: $280 + taxes.
CAEL: Canadian Academic English Language Test
Score Requirement: Overall 60
Score range: 10 – 90
Cost: $280 + taxes.
Pearson Pearson PTE Academic:
Score requirement: Overall 60
Score range: 10 – 90
Cost: $330 + taxes
Modules: 3
Speaking and writing are combined, with reading and listening as independent components.
TOEFL IBT Test:
Score requirement: 83 or above
Score range: 0 – 120
Cost: $330 + taxes
Documents Required for SDS visa application:
- Acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- Proof of payment for your first year of tuition fees
- Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) payment certificate or attestation letter
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report Form (TRF) or Test d’evaluation de francais (TEF) scorecard
- Medical examination report from an authorised panel of physicians
- Comprehensive academic background and records
- Additional requirement of a Certificat d’acceptation du QuÃĐbec (CAQ) for students studying in Quebec.
Documents Required for Non SDS visa application:
- Academic transcripts, including the 12th-grade report card, with a minimum aggregate score of 55% for undergraduate courses
- Undergraduate degree or advanced diploma with a minimum grade of 50% for admission to postgraduate courses
- English language proficiency test results, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 for undergraduate courses and 6.5 for postgraduate courses
- Offer letter from a college participating in the Non-Student Direct Stream (SDS)
- Evidence of prior work experience, including pay stubs for the last three months
- Proof of financial support, such as bank savings, student loans, investments, etc
- Income tax return documents or form 16 of the candidate or the sponsor
- Receipt of tuition fee payment
- Documentation of necessary medical tests
Difference between SDS & Non SDS visa application:
Important Note
- In-person testing is required for all the tests. SDS candidates cannot take remote-proctored examinations online.
- $150 IRCC processing fee for Canada study permit under SDS + $85 for biometric.
Post study work visa:
International students in Canada can stay back and obtain a PGWP (Post Graduate Work Permit) after they finish their studies.
Eligibility
- You must have completed a full-time course in Canada that lasted at least 8 months.
- Within 180 days of finishing your degree, you must apply for a work visa. You must have formal confirmation from the college/university that you hold a valid degree.
- When applying for the PGWP requires a valid student visa.
Duration
- Studied for less than 8 months – you are not eligible for the PGWP programme.
- Studied for less than 2 years but more than 8 months – you will be granted a work visa equal to your course duration.
- Studied for more than 2 years – you will be granted a work visa for 3 years.