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🇨🇦 Study in Canada

A mapped-out path from study permit to permanent residency.

Canada offers something few destinations do: a clear, structured route from student visa to post-graduate work permit to permanent residency - built for students who know they want to stay.

95% visa successUp to 3 yrs post-study workSept & Jan main intake
Study in Canada

Why here

Why students choose Canada.

The reasons our students actually give, not brochure copy.

The clearest PR pathway we offer

Study permit to Post-Graduation Work Permit to Express Entry - a mapped, well-documented route to permanent residency.

Strong co-op programs

Waterloo, UBC and others build paid work terms directly into the degree - real experience before you even graduate.

A large, established Nepali community

Toronto and Vancouver both host large, active Nepali student and diaspora communities.

Comparably lower tuition than the US or UK

Strong global rankings at a noticeably lower price point than similarly-ranked American or British universities.

At a glance

Canada in six numbers.

Tuition
C$15,000–25,000/yr
Living costs
C$1,200–2,000/month
Intakes
September & January
Work rights
20 hrs/week off-campus
Language test
IELTS / PTE / Duolingo
Course length
4 yrs bachelor's · 1–2 yrs master's

Worth knowing

Interesting facts about Canada.

The PGWP can run up to 3 years

The Post-Graduation Work Permit length matches your program length, up to a 3-year maximum - real time to find PR-track work.

Co-op degrees are a national specialty

Waterloo alone places thousands of students into paid co-op work terms as standard degree structure, not an optional extra.

One of the most welcoming immigration systems for graduates

Express Entry gives international graduates a genuine, points-based path to permanent residency.

Officially bilingual, genuinely multicultural

English and French are both official languages, and most major cities have large, visible international communities.

What's worth studying

Popular courses in Canada.

What our students are enrolling in most - your counsellor narrows this to your background and goals.

Civil Engineering

Tied to Canada's ongoing infrastructure boom.

Computer Science

Strong co-op and post-graduate work permit pipeline.

Business Management

Popular at Toronto, UBC and Waterloo.

Health Sciences

Strong pathway toward nursing & allied health.

Hospitality

Practical diploma-to-degree pathways.

Data Analytics

High demand across Canada's tech sector.

Early Childhood Education

In-demand, PR-friendly occupation.

Supply Chain & Logistics

Growing field tied to trade with the US.

Environmental Science

Tied to Canada's natural resources sector.

Project Management

Popular graduate certificate, quick completion.

Where you could study

Top universities in Canada.

Part of our 100+ partner university network - your counsellor builds the full shortlist around your grades and goals.

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University of Toronto

Canada's top-ranked, most globally recognised

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University of British Columbia

Pacific coast campus, strong co-op programs

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McGill University

World-renowned, strong medicine & research

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University of Waterloo

Canada's top co-op & computer science program

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University of Alberta

Strong engineering, energy and sciences

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McMaster University

Leading health sciences and engineering

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University of Calgary

Strong engineering, energy sector ties

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Western University

Strong business (Ivey) and medicine

Budget it out

What studying in Canada actually costs.

Toronto and Vancouver run noticeably higher than Winnipeg, Halifax or Saskatoon - a real budget lever if PR is your priority over city.

Tuition, by level

Foundation / diplomaC$12,000–18,000/yr
Bachelor'sC$15,000–22,000/yr
Master'sC$17,000–28,000/yr

Estimated living costs

AccommodationC$700–1,200/month
Food & groceriesC$300–450/month
TransportC$90–150/month
Health insurance (provincial/university plan)C$600–900/yr

What you’ll need

Admission & eligibility.

General requirements for Canada - your counsellor confirms the exact list for your target universities and course level.

  • Academic transcripts & certificates
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
  • Proof of funds (GIC or bank statement)
  • Study permit application via IRCC

Language & entry tests

TestIELTS Academic 6.0–6.5+ overall
TestPTE Academic (widely accepted)
TestDuolingo English Test (growing acceptance)

Funding it

Scholarships for Canada.

Merit, need-based and government-funded options our students have actually won.

C$50,000/yr

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Federal doctoral scholarship for outstanding research students, open to international applicants.

C$2,000–15,000/yr

University entrance scholarships

Toronto, UBC and Waterloo all offer automatic or application-based entrance awards for strong academic profiles.

Varies

Provincial & institutional bursaries

Many Canadian universities offer need-based bursaries specifically for international students in later years of study.

Working while and after

Career opportunities in Canada.

Part-time work

20 hours/week off-campus during term-time, unlimited during scheduled breaks.

Post-study work

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): up to 3 years, matched to the length of your program.

In-demand industries

Information technologyHealthcare & nursingSkilled trades & engineeringBusiness & finance

Day to day

Student life in Canada.

Accommodation

On-campus residences run first year; shared apartments are standard after, from C$700/month.

Getting around

Student transit passes (TTC, TransLink) make city commuting affordable across major campuses.

Safety

Canada consistently ranks among the safer countries globally for international students and their families.

Culture & community

Campus international student centres and cultural associations (including active Nepali student societies) ease the first months.

Still deciding

Questions about studying in Canada.

It's a real, common pathway - PGWP work experience feeds directly into Express Entry's points system, though PR itself isn't automatic.
Matched to your program length, up to a maximum of 3 years for programs 2 years or longer.
Usually yes - paid work experience plus a stronger resume often outweighs the extra 6–12 months co-op adds to a degree.
Winnipeg, Halifax and Saskatoon all run noticeably cheaper than Toronto or Vancouver, without sacrificing program quality.
Around 95% for our prepared applications - strong proof of funds and a clear study plan are what most often make the difference.

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