Who can apply

On this page

• Eligibility requirements
• Your responsibilities as a student
• Other considerations

Eligibility requirements

You can come to Canada to study if you

• are enrolled at a DLI
• prove you have enough money to pay for
  • your tuition fees
  • living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and
  • return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada
• obey the law, have no criminal record and get a police certificate (if required)
• are in good health and get a medical exam (if required) and
• prove to an officer that you will leave Canada when your study permit expires

Your responsibilities as a student

While studying in Canada you must

• make progress towards completing your program
• respect any conditions listed on your study permit
• stop studying if you no longer meet the requirements

Depending on your case, there may be conditions on your study permit such as

• if you’re allowed to work in Canada
• the specific date you must leave Canada
• where you can study (a specific DLI listed on your permit)
  • You need to follow our instructions if you want to change schools at the post-secondary level.
• whether you need an immigration medical examination

Other considerations

You may be able to stay and work in Canada after you graduate with a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

Check if the DLI you choose offers PGWP-eligible programs.