05 Nov 2025 : Update
Starting January 1, 2026:
– PhD students will be eligible for expedited 2 week processing.
– Master’s and PhD students attending a public DLI will be PAL exempted
– (grad students at a private DLI continue to require a PAL)
Make Canada your destination for world-class graduate education.
Priority Processing for PhD Applicants
Doctoral student applications are processed in as little as 2 weeks.
Exemption for Certain Graduate Students
Beginning January 1, 2026, eligible master’s and doctoral students will not need a provincial or territorial attestation letter.
Family Applications Welcome
You can include your family in your application to come to Canada.
Stay and Build Your Career in Canada
With a work permit, you can remain in Canada after your studies to work and grow professionally.
