Study in Canada 2026

Top Universities

Best Universities in Canada

#1 Canada

UofT

University of Toronto

Top Research

UBC

University of British Columbia

French City

McGill

McGill University

Top Tech

Waterloo

University of Waterloo

Health Science

McMaster

McMaster University

Historic Campus

Queens

Queen's University

✈️ Visa Process Step-by-Step

Get Acceptance Letter

Receive Letter of Acceptance from a DLI (Designated Learning Institution)

Set Up GIC

Set up Guaranteed Investment Certificate of CAD 10,000 with a bank

Apply for Study Permit

Apply online via IRCC — include GIC proof, financials, SOP

Biometrics

Attend biometric appointment at nearest VAC

Receive Study Permit

Typically 4–8 weeks. eTA also issued for travel

Arrive & Activate Permit

Present at Port of Entry to activate your Study Permit

💰 Complete Cost Breakdown

🏫	Tuition (Undergraduate)	CAD 20,000 – 35,000/year
🎓	Tuition (Postgraduate)	CAD 18,000 – 40,000/year
🏦	GIC (Guaranteed Investment)	CAD 10,000 (refundable)
🏠	Accommodation	CAD 10,000 – 15,000/year
🍽️	Food & Living	CAD 8,000 – 12,000/year
🏥	Health Insurance	CAD 600 – 900/year (varies by province)

💡 IELTS Requirement: IELTS 6.0–6.5 (with no band below 6.0 for most programs). Some colleges accept 5.5 with conditions. CLB 7 required for Express Entry PR later.

Financial Aid

Scholarships for Canada

Government

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

CAD 50,000/year for 3 years — PhD level research

University

University Entrance Awards

Up to 100% tuition — academic excellence based

UofT

Lester B. Pearson Scholarship

Full ride at University of Toronto — very competitive

Government

IDRC Research Awards

Research grants for international students in Canada

Provincial

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

CAD 15,000 — for graduate studies in Ontario

💼 Work Rights & Career Path

International students can work 20 hours/week during study (24 hrs from 2024 policy update). After graduation, Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for up to 3 years. Spouse gets open work permit. Pathway to Express Entry PR after just 1 year of Canadian work experience.

🏆 PR Pathway

Canada PR pathway: Study → PGWP (3 yrs) → Canadian Experience Class (Express Entry) → PR in as little as 6 months. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) offer additional routes. Canada PR is the most accessible for Indian students globally.

📅 Intake Seasons

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Fall Intake

September

Main intake — all programs, most scholarships

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Winter Intake

January

Good availability for postgraduate programs

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Summer Intake

May

Limited programs available

Why Canada?

Top Reasons to Study in Canada

Easiest PR pathway for Indian students

PGWP up to 3 years open work permit

Spouse gets open work permit

Safe, multicultural, welcoming society

Express Entry PR in 6–12 months

Growing tech industry — jobs everywhere

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about studying in Canada

Complete degree → get PGWP → work for 1 year → apply Canadian Experience Class via Express Entry. Many get PR within 6–18 months of starting work.

GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) is a CAD 10,000 deposit proving you have funds. It is refunded to you monthly after you arrive in Canada. Required for most study permit applications.

Yes! Since 2023, all international students' spouses can get an open work permit, allowing them to work full-time anywhere in Canada during your study.

Ontario (Toronto), British Columbia (Vancouver), and Quebec (Montreal) are most popular. Ontario has the most jobs; BC has the best lifestyle; Quebec has lower tuition.

Both are excellent. Canada's Express Entry is faster (6–12 months) and more predictable. Australia's 485 visa gives more work time. Canada edges ahead for PR accessibility for Indians.