Students<\/h2><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Students<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>In 2018, there were no fewer than 572,415 international students, in all levels of education in Canada. 96% of international students recommend Canada as a study destination. The top three reasons international students choose Canada are:<\/p>\n
1 – The quality of the education system in Canada<\/p>\n
2 – Canada\u2019s reputation as a tolerant and non-discriminatory society<\/p>\n
3 – Canada\u2019s reputation as a safe country<\/p>\n
Besides, Canada being a bilingual country, you will have the opportunity to improve your abilities in both English and French throughout your studies.<\/p>\n
However, there are certain requirements you must meet!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/insideimmigration.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pen-4850075_1280.jpg\" "\\"pen-4850075_1280\\"")
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- You must be enrolled in a Designated Learning Institution<\/span><\/a> (DLI)<\/li>\n
- You must provide proof that you can afford to pay for the following:\n
\n- your tuition fees<\/li>\n
- living expenses for you and your family members accompanying you in Canada<\/li>\n
- return transportation costs for you and your family members who accompanied you to Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- You are law-abiding, have no criminal record and obtain a police certificate<\/span><\/a> (if we ask you to)<\/li>\n
- You are in good health and are undergoing a medical examination (if we ask you to<\/i>)<\/li>\n
- You can convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada when your study permit expires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Restrictions<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nNon-designated learning institutions are not eligible<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Process<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nStep 1-<\/b> Obtain an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution;<\/p>\n
Step 2-<\/b> Obtain authorization to study in the province (if applicable, for Quebec, you must apply for a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ))<\/p>\n
Step 3-<\/b> Apply for a study permit<\/p>\n
Step 4-<\/b> Make your biometric data<\/p>\n
Step 5-<\/b> Obtain your study permit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Fees<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Government fees of CAD 114 for the CAQ (if applicable) and\/or CAD 150 for the study permit.<\/li>\n
- CAD 85 per person for the biometric fee (fingerprints and valid photograph for 10 years) or CAD 170 for families of two or more persons.<\/li>\n
- Medical examination fees if applicable (varies by country)<\/li>\n
- Miscellaneous costs (translation if applicable, postage, language tests if applicable, additional documents, etc.).<\/li>\n
- Our service fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Students<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>In 2018, there were no fewer than 572,415 international students, in all levels of education in Canada. 96% of international students recommend Canada as a study destination. The top three reasons international students choose Canada are:<\/p>\n
1 – The quality of the education system in Canada<\/p>\n
2 – Canada\u2019s reputation as a tolerant and non-discriminatory society<\/p>\n
3 – Canada\u2019s reputation as a safe country<\/p>\n
Besides, Canada being a bilingual country, you will have the opportunity to improve your abilities in both English and French throughout your studies.<\/p>\n
However, there are certain requirements you must meet!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- You must be enrolled in a Designated Learning Institution<\/span><\/a> (DLI)<\/li>\n
- You must provide proof that you can afford to pay for the following:\n
\n- your tuition fees<\/li>\n
- living expenses for you and your family members accompanying you in Canada<\/li>\n
- return transportation costs for you and your family members who accompanied you to Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- You are law-abiding, have no criminal record and obtain a police certificate<\/span><\/a> (if we ask you to)<\/li>\n
- You are in good health and are undergoing a medical examination (if we ask you to<\/i>)<\/li>\n
- You can convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada when your study permit expires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Restrictions<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nNon-designated learning institutions are not eligible<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Process<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nStep 1-<\/b> Obtain an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution;<\/p>\n
Step 2-<\/b> Obtain authorization to study in the province (if applicable, for Quebec, you must apply for a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ))<\/p>\n
Step 3-<\/b> Apply for a study permit<\/p>\n
Step 4-<\/b> Make your biometric data<\/p>\n
Step 5-<\/b> Obtain your study permit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Fees<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Government fees of CAD 114 for the CAQ (if applicable) and\/or CAD 150 for the study permit.<\/li>\n
- CAD 85 per person for the biometric fee (fingerprints and valid photograph for 10 years) or CAD 170 for families of two or more persons.<\/li>\n
- Medical examination fees if applicable (varies by country)<\/li>\n
- Miscellaneous costs (translation if applicable, postage, language tests if applicable, additional documents, etc.).<\/li>\n
- Our service fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
In 2018, there were no fewer than 572,415 international students, in all levels of education in Canada. 96% of international students recommend Canada as a study destination. The top three reasons international students choose Canada are:<\/p>\n
1 – The quality of the education system in Canada<\/p>\n
2 – Canada\u2019s reputation as a tolerant and non-discriminatory society<\/p>\n
3 – Canada\u2019s reputation as a safe country<\/p>\n
Besides, Canada being a bilingual country, you will have the opportunity to improve your abilities in both English and French throughout your studies.<\/p>\n
However, there are certain requirements you must meet!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Non-designated learning institutions are not eligible<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Step 1-<\/b> Obtain an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution;<\/p>\n Step 2-<\/b> Obtain authorization to study in the province (if applicable, for Quebec, you must apply for a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ))<\/p>\n Step 3-<\/b> Apply for a study permit<\/p>\n Step 4-<\/b> Make your biometric data<\/p>\n Step 5-<\/b> Obtain your study permit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Restrictions<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Process<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Fees<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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