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Study, work, stay. A clear path to PR.

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3 years
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Overview

Why Canada.

Canada is the most immigration-friendly study destination in the world. A three-year Post-Graduation Work Permit and clear, points-based routes to permanent residency make it the natural choice for students who want a degree and a future. Top research universities, bilingual culture, and famously welcoming cities seal it.

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Three-year PGWP

The Post-Graduation Work Permit gives up to three years of open work rights — among the most generous policies anywhere.

A real path to PR

Canadian study and work experience score highly in Express Entry and Provincial Nominee programmes — a transparent route to permanent residency.

Top research universities

Toronto, McGill, UBC, and Waterloo rank among the global best, with strong co-op programmes that pay while you learn.

Welcoming & bilingual

Consistently ranked among the world's most welcoming countries, with English and French options and large international communities.

Co-op that pays

Paid co-operative work terms are built into many degrees — you graduate with Canadian experience and earnings already behind you.

Top universities

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University of TorontoQS #21

University of Toronto

Toronto · est. 1827 CAD 62K/yr · 140 programmes

PGWP up to 3 years; research scale across all faculties.

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Intakes

When you can
begin.

Fall intake
Starts September 2026
Apply Oct 2025–Mar 2026

The main intake — widest programme choice and the most scholarships and co-op spots.

Winter intake
Starts January 2027
Apply Jun–Sep 2026

A solid second intake at most universities.

Summer intake
Starts May 2027
Apply Oct 2026–Jan 2027

Smallest intake; limited programmes.

Cost of studying

What it really
costs.

Canada balances strong universities with lower costs than the US or UK — and co-op earnings help. Use this as a planning guide.

Program level
Bachelor'sCAD 20,000 – 40,000 / yr
Master'sCAD 18,000 – 45,000 / yr
MBACAD 40,000 – 120,000
PhDCAD 7,000 – 20,000 / yr · funding common

* Many PhDs are funded; co-op work terms offset undergraduate and master's costs.

Average monthly living costs
TorontoCAD 1,600 – 2,200 / mo
VancouverCAD 1,600 – 2,100 / mo
MontrealCAD 1,100 – 1,500 / mo
OttawaCAD 1,200 – 1,700 / mo
CalgaryCAD 1,200 – 1,600 / mo
HalifaxCAD 1,100 – 1,500 / mo

Cost of living

Toronto and Vancouver are the priciest; Montreal, Halifax, and the prairies are far gentler. Off-campus work (24 hrs/week) and paid co-op terms make Canada one of the most affordable English-speaking destinations in practice.

Scholarships

Funding that
follows merit.

Popular cities

Where you'll
live & study.

Toronto

Toronto

9°C avg · four seasons Pop. 6.4M · biggest hub

Canada's largest city — the University of Toronto, finance and tech jobs, endlessly multicultural.

Vancouver

Vancouver

11°C avg · mild & rainy Pop. 2.6M · mountains & sea

UBC and SFU between ocean and mountains — film, tech, and the mildest climate in Canada.

Montreal

Montreal

7°C avg · cold winters Pop. 4.3M · most affordable

McGill and Concordia in a bilingual, European-flavoured city — the lowest student living costs of the big three.

Visa

The visa,
step by step.

EHEC manages your visa end-to-end. We assemble your document checklist, open and verify your blocked account, arrange tax-compliant financial proofs, book your embassy appointment, and run mock interviews until you walk in confident.

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01

Letter of acceptance

Secure your offer and a Provincial Attestation Letter where required — the basis of the study permit.

02

Proof of funds (GIC)

Show tuition plus a CAD 20,635 Guaranteed Investment Certificate. We set up the SDS fast-track where eligible.

03

Study permit

Apply online with biometrics. SDS applications are often decided within weeks.

04

PGWP & PR

On graduating, apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit, then Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee stream.

FAQ

Frequently asked
questions.

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Tuition is CAD 20,000–60,000/year depending on programme; living costs run CAD 15,000–20,000/year. Co-op earnings and scholarships offset a meaningful share.

Canada ranks among the safest countries globally, with universal-style provincial health coverage for students in most provinces and strong campus support.

Yes — up to 24 hours/week off-campus during term and full-time in breaks, plus paid co-op terms in many programmes.

The PGWP plus Express Entry and Provincial Nominee streams give one of the clearest study-to-PR pathways in the world.

Most universities require IELTS/TOEFL; some accept Duolingo or an MOI letter. We confirm each university's policy and the SDS fast-track requirements.

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