FAQ about studying in Canada

The Canadian Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration manages visas and study permits. Please direct all questions regarding the status of your request to them. Canadian Foreign Affairs and International Trade have no role or influence in relation to visas and study permits.

Each university in Canada has its own policy regarding transfer of credits from other institutions. Contact the university directly to find out which transfer units, if any, can be applied in the intended study program. You may also want to research whether your current organization has any agreements with institutions in Canada that allow accreditation to be recognized. Your university’s international relations office may be able to help with this.

You can apply for a study permit / visa in your country of residence, country of nationality or the country in which you have been legally accepted.

Languages Canada provides quality assessments of language schools throughout Canada and lists accredited and member programs

Your spouse or common-law partner may apply for a work permit if you are a full-time student at a licensed institution with a study permit.

Education in Canada is governed by a provincial / territorial authority, so you will need to contact the province or territory in which you plan to live, as well as your new city or city council. As a Canadian citizen, your child will not be required to apply as an international student, and therefore will not need a visa or study permit.