IRCC states: "You can come to Canada to study if you"
- • "are enrolled at a DLI"
- • "prove you have enough money to pay for" "your tuition fees", "living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and" "return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada"
- • "obey the law, have no criminal record and get a police certificate (if required)" (see inadmissibility)
- • "are in good health and get a medical exam (if required) and"
- • "prove to an officer that you will leave Canada when your study permit expires"
(IRCC, Study permit: Who can apply)
Proof of Funds
For students outside Quebec, IRCC lists the amount required per year, excluding tuition and transportation costs, "If you apply on or after September 1, 2026": "$23,448" for 1 family member (the applicant). IRCC states: "These amounts are updated each year." (IRCC, Study permit: Proof of financial support)
IRCC states: "The documents below are examples of documents you can use as proof of funds." They include:
- • "proof of a Canadian bank account in your name if you’ve transferred money to Canada"
- • "a guaranteed investment certificate from a Canadian financial institution"
- • "proof of a student or education loan from a bank"
- • "your bank statements (for your Canadian or foreign bank account) for the past 6 months, including the month you submitted your application or the month prior"
Who Doesn't Need a Study Permit
IRCC states: "Most foreign nationals need a study permit to study in Canada." "The cases below are exceptions." They include:
- • "You don’t need a study permit if you’re coming to Canada for a program that lasts 6 months or less."
- • "You may not need a study permit if you’re a family or staff member of a foreign representative to Canada that has been accredited by Global Affairs Canada (GAC)."
Full list: IRCC, Who can study without a permit
Quick Facts
- Fees are published by IRCC and updated regularly.
- Funds, 1 person, outside Quebec (applications on or after September 1, 2026):$23,448/year
- Off-campus work, regular terms:"up to 24 hours per week"
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