Questions students and parents ask

Yes, if you meet the programme’s grade and English requirements. Several institutions in this guide offer direct master’s entry; others offer a graduate pathway first. See Master’s options.

No. A graduate certificate or post-graduate diploma is a shorter, career-focused college programme. It is not a master’s degree, and its work-permit rules are stricter (field of study, CLB 5).

Usually not directly. A foundation year or a university’s preparation programme is the common route; some universities assess each school system differently, so we check your case.

For admission, each institution sets its own test and scores; many accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo, and pathway colleges offer English programmes instead. For a work permit after graduation you need a different test: IELTS General Training, CELPIP or PTE Core.

The first year’s tuition, plus CAD 23,448 for one student’s living costs outside Quebec (applications from 1 September 2026), plus travel. More for each family member who comes with you.

If you are an eligible full-time student, up to 24 hours a week off campus during term and full time in scheduled breaks. Not while you study only English or a pathway stage that does not lead to a credential.

Many graduates of eligible programmes can apply for a post-graduation work permit of up to three years. It depends on the programme, a language test and other conditions; nobody can guarantee it, or permanent residence.

It depends on the letter of acceptance. Several pathway colleges in this guide now issue it under the university’s designated learning institution number, so one study permit covers both stages. Where the college has its own number (for example the International College of Manitoba), you need a new study permit, and usually a new attestation letter, before you start at the university. We check this with you before you apply.

Yes, mostly from the universities and pathway colleges themselves: each institution profile lists its awards, amounts and conditions, and the Scholarships chapter brings them together. Ask us what you may be eligible for.

IRCC’s posted time on 21 October 2026 was about 6 weeks from Kazakhstan and 4 weeks from Uzbekistan. Apply as soon as you have your letter of acceptance and attestation letter.

Our consultation and application support are free. We represent the institutions in this guide and are paid by the institution if you enrol. You can also apply to any institution directly yourself.

We explain the published rules and help with your institution documents, but we are not licensed Canadian immigration consultants. For immigration advice we refer you to a licensed consultant (RCIC) or lawyer.