Canada’s immigration department has announced a grace period for the removal of many study programs from eligibility for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs). Study programs which had initially been removed from eligibility effective 25 June, 2025 will remain on the list of eligible fields of study until “early 2026,” according to an update to that Immigration, … Read more
The University of Toronto has entered into an agreement to assist Harvard international students who may have trouble re-entering the US. As part of this agreement, international students from Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), a school of public affairs at Harvard University, will be able to continue their studies in Canada, through University of Toronto’s Munk … Read more
Foreign nationals applying for Canadian study permits will soon require over $2000 in additional funds. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its proof of financial support requirement for study permit applications. For a family of one, the minimum amount of funds required—on top of first year’s tuition and travel costs—will increase to $22,895, … Read more
The Canadian government has made changes to which educational programs can lead to a work permit upon graduation. On 25 June, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made substantial changes to the eligible fields of study for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP), in order to reflect updated labour market demands in 2025. Students in 119 new … Read more
Four Canadian universities have earned spots among the world’s top 100, according to a new global university ranking. According to the 2026 QS World University Rankings, McGill has overtaken University of Toronto as the top-ranked Canadian university. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points University QS 2026 Global Rank McGill University 27 … Read more
International students in Canada have a variety of choices when it comes to work options in the country—many of which can pay quite well. Furthermore, most study permits provide holders with legal authorization to work in most industries for most employers in Canada—subject to the limit of 24 hours per week for off-campus work while … Read more
International students studying in Canada need to meet certain conditions to be eligible for a work permit upon graduation. Post-secondary international students must ensure that they are studying at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and enrolled within a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible program to qualify for a work permit upon graduation. This school will … Read more
Most international students in Canada will now require a new study permit in hand before being allowed to transfer schools. Prior to November of 2024, international students could enrol at a new Designated Learning Institution (DLI) on their existing study permit, needing only to notify IRCC by updating the institution in their IRCC online account. … Read more
A total of 33 Canadian universities have made it onto the Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 World Universities Ranking report. The University of Toronto made an appearance as Canada’s top-ranked university, a spot it has enjoyed since at least 2011. The University of British Columbia (UBC) ranked as Canada’s second most prestigious educational institution. Continuing … Read more
The Québec Ministry of Immigration and Francization (MIFI) has announced study permit allocations for Quebec postsecondary institutions. These educational institutions will now be limited as to how many new international students they can accept, via the announced caps on study permit applications. These new regulations are planned to be in force until 26 February 2026. … Read more
