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Canada will issue 437,000 student visas in 2025.
Here is a breakdown of the 2025 study permit allocations by Canadian provinces:
| Province or territory | Total expected number of study permits to be issued to all PAL/TAL-required students | Kindergarten to grade 12 applicants (PAL/TAL-exempt) | All other PAL/TAL-exempt applicants |
| Alberta | 32,660 | 72,200 | 48,524 |
| British Columbia | 53,589 | ||
| Manitoba | 10,021 | ||
| New Brunswick | 6430 | ||
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 4664 | ||
| Northwest Territories | 220 | ||
| Nova Scotia | 8297 | ||
| Nunavut | 220 | ||
| Ontario | 1,16,740 | ||
| Prince Edward Island | 1250 | ||
| Quebec | 72,977 | ||
| Saskatchewan | 8869 | ||
| Yukon | 339 | ||
| Total | 3,162,76 | 72,200 | 48,524 |
| QS World University Rankings 2024 | ||
| Canada Rank | Global Rank | University |
| 1 | 21 | University of Toronto |
| 2 | 30 | McGill University |
| 3 | 34 | University of British Columbia |
| 4 | 111 | University of Alberta |
| 5 | 112 | University of Waterloo |
| 6 | 114 | Western University |
| 7 | 141 | Université de Montréal |
| 8 | 182 | University of Calgary |
| 9 | 189 | McMaster University |
| 10 | 203 | University of Ottawa |
| S. No. | University | Annual Fees in CAD |
| 1 | Algonquin College | 16000 to 22000 |
| 2 | Bow Valley College | 18000 to 35000 |
| 3 | Brandon University | 13000 to 15000 |
| 4 | Canadian Mennonite University | 17000 |
| 5 | Dalhousie University | 9192 / year |
| 6 | University of Calgary | 24400 for UG |
| 7 | University of Guelph | 32000 for UG 15000 to 30000 for PG |
| 8 | University of Manitoba | 17000 to 25000 |
| 9 | University of Saskatchewan | 19130 to 30060 |
| 10 | Memorial University of Newfoundland | 11460 / year |
| 11 | Humber College | 12000 to 22000 |
| 12 | Northern Lights College | 10900 to 18556 |
| 13 | Conestoga College | 10500 to 12000 |
| 14 | University of St. Boniface | 4600 to 7500 |
| 15 | McGill University | 15324 to 29666 |
| 16 | Humber College | 10687 to 19807 |
| 17 | Lethbridge College | 4500 to 51800 |
| 18 | Simon Fraser University | 5300 / year |
| 19 | University of Prince Edward Island | 7176 / year |
| 20 | Carleton University | 7397 / year |
| Intake | Month/s |
| 1st | January |
| 2nd | May |
| 3rd | September |
| Student Visa Type | Base Application Charges in CAD |
| Study permit (including applications for extensions) | 150 |
| Biometrics fees (per person) | 85 |
| Biometrics fees for a family (2 or more applicants) total fee for families applying together | 170 |
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The average cost of living in Canada for international students depends on the city where you are located and the type of accommodation you choose alongside your regular expenses. Following are the average costs of living in Canada:-
| Type of Expenditure | Cost (CAD) |
| Accommodation | 2400 – 3200 |
| Books and Supplies | 500 – 1000 |
| Food | 940 |
| Other Expenses | 1540 |
Your Canada student visa can be rejected for the following common reasons if:-
1. Financial Instability: UK students applying for Canadian student visa have to prove they have sufficient financial reserves to support their stay in Canada. The Canadian embassy officials can reject your student visa application if they find that you are NOT financially strong enough to take care of your studies in Canada.
2. Academic Performance: like every other government, the Canadian government also sets eligibility for academic credits. If your academic performance is not up to the set standards of the government, it reserves the right to deny you a student visa.
3. Letter of Acceptance: If you applied for a Canadian student visa, you will get it only based on the 'letter of acceptance' you receive from your desired university. In case you do not receive the letter of acceptance from your preferred university, then your student visa will be rejected.
4. IETLS or TOEFL Score: As part of your Canadian student visa application, you must clear the minimum required marks for the English proficiency test. Your student visa application will be terminated if you don’t score the minimum marks in the IETLS and TOEFL tests which vary according to the choice of your program.
5. Inadequate Travel Documents: Your student visa will be rejected if your visa application doesn’t have a complete record of your travels or if your identity documents are unclear. To accept you into Canada for a medical condition or criminal conviction, the visa authorities reserve the right to deny you entry. Also, if you don’t provide sufficient documentation to support your travel history claims, it is up to visa officials to reject your student visa.
6. Intent to Return to Home Country: if you apply for a student visa, remember that it is a temporary visa with an expiry date, which means you have to return home once the student visa expires. Canadian visa officials, as such, will need to confirm that you will return to your home country after course completion. If they determine that you may settle down in Canada after completion of studies for whatever reason, they may straightaway reject your student visa.
7. Study Program Isn’t Consistent with Work and Qualification: Canadian authorities may well reject your student visa if the specialization you seek doesn’t match your past qualifications or work experience. You must explain why you are changing your field of specialization while studying in Canada to the immigration authorities. Your application for a student visa should also be substantiated with valid proof; otherwise, it will be rejected.
Canada is home to several globally top-ranked educational institutes that attract international students thanks to their world-class facilities and faculty. Universities in Canada are known for offering top-notch research and academic facilities supported by equally knowledgeable faculty. Universities of Canada are known for their excellent campus life and support systems designed to help international students settle down comfortably into student life.
You need to clear tests like IELTS or TOEFL exams to show your proficiency in English to study at Canadian universities, but even if you don’t clear them, universities offer many other options. Canadian universities make sure quality education, basic amenities, healthcare, and a good income are available to all, including international students looking to start their professional careers. Most Canadian universities offer programs that allow you as a student to focus on academic and scientific research, leading to breakthroughs that can benefit society.
As a holder of a Canada study permit, you must remain enrolled at a Canadian DLI, and make reasonable and timely progress to complete your program. If you fail to do so, you may be expelled from Canada. For PGWP holders, the DLI will report on your continuous enrolment and current academic status. An immigration officer is within their rights to change, cancel, or impose new conditions on your Canada study permit. These may include one or more of the following:-
a. type of course you may study
b. educational institute you may attend
c. time, and place to give compliance evidence of applicable conditions
d. work conditions on your study permit
e. time and period of your study
f. prohibition of engaging in employment
g. location of your study
h. duration of stay in Canada
i. time and place to report for medical examination or follow-up
Make sure you have all the documents to apply for a student visa and permit, and make sure you apply before you travel to Canada.
Once you receive a Canada student visa or study permit, you need to coordinate with your DLI for clarity on when to reach the institution, the date of student orientation commencement date of classes, and plan your travel to Canada accordingly.
Once you get your student visa, there are no restrictions on when you arrive in Canada. You need to make sure you have the ‘Letter of Introduction,’ which is an authorised document confirming your study permit approval. You must carry all the documents with you in person and not in checked-in luggage when arriving in Canada. These include your UK passport, letter of acceptance from your Canada DLI, proof of funds, and more.
Formalities for your entry into the Canadian border may take time, so you need to plan accordingly. Once your documents are checked, the immigration official may direct you to an immigration office to collect your Canada study permit. After getting it, be sure to check the details. Note you can’t work on/off campus till the start of your classes. Also, Canada receives the maximum number of travelers between August and September, so it would be better to avoid this period to enter Canada.
The application fee for a Canada student visa or a Canada study permit is around CAD 150, along with an additional biometric fee of CAD 85 per person.
The table below has the detailed Canada student visa costs:
| Student Visa Type | Base Application Charges in CAD |
| Study permit (including applications for extensions) | 150< |
| Biometrics fees (per person) | 85 |
| Biometrics fees for a family (2 or more applicants) total fee for families applying together | 170 |
