A study permit authorizes an eligible foreign national to study at a Canadian designated learning institution. A strong application must do more than show an admission letter: the documents should establish the proposed studies, financial capacity, immigration history and the applicant’s overall plan.
At a glance
- Letter of acceptance and designated learning institution
- Provincial or territorial attestation letter where required
- Tuition, living expenses and source-of-funds evidence
- Study plan, academic progression and temporary residence considerations
Admission and required documents
Applicants generally need a valid letter of acceptance and, unless an exception applies, the required provincial or territorial attestation letter. Program and institutional eligibility should be checked carefully.
Financial evidence
The application should establish how tuition, living costs and other expenses will be paid. Where parents, relatives or companies provide funding, the relationship, source of funds and genuine availability of the money should be documented.
Study plan and progression
The proposed program should make sense in light of the applicant’s education, employment history and career objectives. A change in field or a lower credential can still be explainable, but it should be addressed rather than ignored.
Working and post-graduation options
Study-permit conditions, eligibility to work while studying and potential PGWP eligibility are separate questions. Applicants should verify the current rules before assuming a program will lead to post-graduation work authorization.
Official government resources
Use these official sources for the current program rules, forms and government instructions.
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