Toronto
Finance and tech capital, large Indian diaspora.
Study in
Canada
Clear post-study work, pathway to permanent residence.
Why Canada
Canada combines affordable public universities and colleges with a well-defined PGWP and Express Entry pathway. Strong demand for international students in tech, nursing and trades.
- PGWP: up to 3 years post-study work
- Direct PR pathways via Express Entry and PNP
- Universal healthcare for study-permit holders in most provinces
Popular student cities
Where you'll study and live.
Vancouver
West coast lifestyle, UBC and SFU anchor the ecosystem.
Montreal
Affordable, bilingual, strong research universities.
Top universities
World-class institutions.
Popular courses
What our students study.
- Diploma in Business / IT
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Master of Data Science
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing
Entry requirements
What you need to apply
Academic
- •Diploma / Bachelor: 60–70% in Class XII
- •Master: 65–75% UG with relevant background
English
- •IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall
- •PTE 58+
- •Duolingo accepted at some institutions
Visa overview
Student visa
Study Permit via IRCC. SDS (Student Direct Stream) available for Indian students with faster processing when GIC and tuition prepaid.
Application steps
- 01Research DLI (Designated Learning Institutions)
- 02Apply, receive LOA (Letter of Acceptance)
- 03Pay tuition and GIC (CAD 20,635)
- 04Apply for Study Permit via SDS where eligible
- 05Receive port-of-entry letter and travel
Scholarships
Lower your fees.
Vanier CGS, Trudeau Foundation, and institution awards from CAD 1,000 to full tuition.
Accommodation
On-campus residences, homestays, and shared off-campus apartments.
Student lifestyle
Snowy winters, friendly multicultural cities, strong public transit in metros.
Required documents
Keep these ready
- LOA from DLI
- GIC certificate
- Tuition fee payment proof
- IELTS / PTE score
- Academic documents
- Passport
Student stories
Our students in Canada.
“SDS visa cleared in 11 days. My counsellor pre-empted every single question the officer could ask.”
Nisha Patel
MASc Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto
Canada
FAQs
Common questions about Canada
Student Direct Stream — expedited study permit processing for Indian applicants who meet GIC and English requirements.
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