The major changes for international students and Post-Graduation Work Permits in Canada in 2024 – year in review

We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024. Major changes include Updated eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs); Updated cost of living requirement; Closure of the Student Direct Stream and the Nigeria Student Express; Caps on study permit applications; Stricter rules for study permits; New rules regarding off-campus work hours for … Read more

The top 10 universities in Canada, according to new report

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

Quebec announces student allocations for its universities

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

Canada reveals breakdown of study permit allocation by province, shares further details on PALs

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the provincial breakdown of its 2025 study permit allocation, outlining how many international students each province is expected to welcome, and has shared further details on the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirement. Discover your options to study in Canada According to the federal government, 437,000 study permits … Read more

Canada removes PGWP field of study requirements for graduates of college bachelor’s programs

International graduates of college bachelor’s programs will no longer have to meet field of study requirements to be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Prior to this change, graduates from university bachelor’s programs were exempt from field of study requirements, but graduates of college bachelor’s programs were not. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation … Read more