You should apply at the same time you apply for your study permit before you come to Canada. You can also apply when you are settled in Canada, but we do not advise this because it will be more costly ...

Here’s how prospective international students can fast-track their applications to study in Canada. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or ...

On December 20, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released new Ministerial Instructions for study permit applications, effective January 1 to December 31, 2026. These ...

Less than one week before the fall semester starts, Western University graduate student Yixuan Peng still hasn't learned if he'll be able to attend his orientation or classes in London, Ont. The ...

March was the first month in 2024 that saw the total number of new study permits decrease year-on-year, with only 33,000 of them being processed compared to 70,000 in March 2023 – a drop of over 52%, ...

Applicants must obtain an attestation letter from the province or territory where they plan to study for their study permit application. (Bloomberg) Canada has capped the maximum number of study ...

The Canadian government and IRCC have introduced several new immigration rules affecting foreigners in 2026 and beyond. (The New York Times) Canada has new immigration rules for students and workers ...

Canada has confirmed it will issue 408,000 study permits in 2026 as part of its broader plan to bring the share of temporary residents below five percent by the end of 2027. The new cap reflects a ...