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Choose a study pathway
Start with the qualification and skills you want to gain. Compare the subject, teaching language, delivery format and location before choosing an institution.
Explore →Prepare your application
Create a separate checklist for each program: academic records, language evidence, deadlines and documents requested by the institution.
Explore →Build your budget
Build a budget from actual quotations: tuition, compulsory fees, housing, insurance, transport, food and travel. Add a reserve for unexpected costs.
Explore →Study permits
Admission to a school and permission to study in Canada are separate steps. Read the official requirements for your circumstances before planning travel.
Explore →Working while studying
Do not assume that every student or program allows work. Eligibility depends on your circumstances, program and permit conditions.
Explore →Learn English or French
Choose a language course according to your goal: everyday communication, academic preparation or a specific professional context.
Explore →Find accommodation
Compare residence, homestay and private rentals against your travel time, budget and daily needs. Read what is included in the price.
Explore →Research and graduate studies
Start with a research question or field, then compare the relevant programs, supervision and resources. A graduate program may have requirements that differ from general undergraduate admissions.
Explore →Find funding
Search for funding by nationality, level of study, institution and subject. Read the conditions of each award and its current application period.
Explore →Prepare for an education fair
Use an education fair or information session to compare programs. Prepare a short introduction to your project and the questions that will affect your decision.
Explore →Student services
StudyCanada brings together study information, an institution directory and a personal planning tool. You can compare choices and prepare questions for an institution.
Explore →Compare study options
Compare options using the same criteria rather than choosing on a single headline price. Record the qualification, entry requirements, total cost, location and support offered.
Explore →Health insurance and care while studying
Ask your institution which health coverage applies to you and when it starts and ends. Compare written benefits before buying additional insurance; do not assume that school enrolment covers every health expense.
Explore →Preparing a minor child’s studies
Plan with the parents, school and adult responsible for the child locally. Confirm admission, accommodation, care arrangements and immigration documents separately for the child’s situation.
Explore →Planning your arrival in Canada
Prepare accessible travel documents, your first accommodation address and the institution’s contact details. Follow the instructions in your official application before buying non-refundable services.
Explore →After graduation: checking work options
Graduation does not guarantee permission to work after studying. Check IRCC requirements for the exact program, the student’s circumstances and the relevant dates before relying on this option.
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