Why Study in Canada
Canada is an excellent choice for international students. There are a number of universities offering a variety of programs following a great education system. The cost of education is comparatively less to the United States. Canada is home to The University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University de Montréal, and the University of Alberta all of which are among the best universities in the world. Canada has been ranked as one of the most livable places among the top ten places to live in. With its diverse culture, most international students would experience a comfortable and accepting environment. In order to study in Canada, individuals would require a “study permit.” For studying in Canada students can either apply for a study permit through the regular Student Visa or apply for a study permit through Student Direct Stream (SDS). Usually, a study permit is to be applied before you enter Canada however in some cases you can apply for a study permit from within the country.

The Visa Canada has a team of experts and British Council Trained Educational Counselors, who will provide you professional career counseling in choosing the best course at the right institute. With our vast range of affiliated institutes, The Visa Canada’s team proudly claims to provide specialized study permit (visa) application services and also help you in getting Work Permits after completion of your studies. Upon completion of Education in Canada; it opens some other doors of opportunities for those who want to permanently integrate into Canadian Society as a permanent resident of Canada through various Permanent Residence programs.
Study in Canada
Pursuing higher studies in Canada? It is a really big opportunity for foreign students to get a study permit in Canada. Every year 180,000 foreign students visit Canada for further studies and the numbers are increasing day by day. At this time, Canada is becoming a number 1 choice for foreign students to follow higher education due to numerous reasons such as Excellent Education System, Friendly Environment, Lower Tuition Fees, Safe place to live and Study, Multilingual Nation, Finest Healthcare Services, Lots of Tourist Charms, Sensational Campus & Way of Life, and Radical Levels in Technology and Research Fields.

Canada offers a world-class well-known education system at affordable rates. The Canadian degrees are well-known and are widely accepted as degrees from the US or any Commonwealth nation. Canadian institutes offer a wide range of courses to pursue your diploma, degree, graduation, post-graduation, and Ph.D. courses.
All these elements come together to make Canada, one of the prominent destinations to study, work, or live in. Though, the procedure to get a Study permit for Canada is extensive that is followed by rules and regulations at every corner. However, in this article, we have tried our best to describe all the requirements necessary for its permit.
Finding the right Institute, an important consideration for studying in Canada
First, you need to find a suitable Canadian Institute that hosts international students too. The institutes that welcome students from abroad are known as Designated Learning Institutions (DLI). If you are successful in getting admission to a Canadian Institute in your desired field, you may have a high chance of getting a study permit. The Visa Canada team can help you to find the right schools in Canada, reputable colleges in Canada, or Canadian universities which are right for your proposed subject area.
Getting a Study Permit
It might seem like some simple steps, whereas getting a study permit is a time-consuming procedure and a complex process, but it is worth waiting for if you obtain a Canadian student visa. The Visa Canada team can also help you to get a student visa, a work permit, or to get a permanent residence visa, once you complete your studies; an ultimate dream for those who want to permanently get settled in Canada. Here are the steps to start a student visa proceeding to study in Canada.

So, the very first step is to get accepted by one of the DLI’s. Our career Counselling team trained by the British Council can help you to select the best course based on your credentials. Once you select a course now you can look for institutes that offer this course and host international students. The visa proceedings start as soon as you get your acceptance letter. A study permit application can be filed upon getting an offer letter or letter of acceptance from a designated learning institute. A study permit is a must for students who wish to study in Canada for 8 months or more duration of a course but not required for students that complete their courses within six (6) months. It is always advisable to apply for a study permit regardless of the length of the course.
Rules & Regulations for Study Permit
The Canadian government ensures certain rules and regulations to accept your application for the study permit. If your application to study permit has been rejected there may be the facts that you might have failed to provide satisfactory evidence to the visa officer.
The first and foremost requirement is proof of finances, which means that one is fully able to afford his/her own studies completely without recourse to public funds. Besides this, the evidence is required that you are also eligible to hold your expenses while you stay in Canada during your studies.
Secondly, you are required to show a piece of evidence that you are eligible to take care of your family that is with you during your stay. The family here includes the spouse and children (if any).
Proof of acceptance from any DLI in Canada.
Proof of identity i.e. your passport, pictures. (Note: some evidence details might vary from country to country)
As mentioned earlier, the study permit is not required for short courses i.e. courses for 6 months or lesser. But after the completion of the course, you need to apply for a study permit, if you wish to stay in Canada and continue to study. You need not apply for a separate work permit to work off-campus, along with your study permit application, as you may be allowed to work part-time i.e. 20 hours per week during your course of studies in Canada. You may not be allowed to work off-campus if you are primarily coming to study English or French language but may be allowed to work on campus provided if a student is in the tenure of a study permit. Sometimes institutes offer part-time jobs to their students too which don’t require a work permit.
Financial proof for Study Permit
You must be able to prove that you can take care of yourself and your family (spouse and children, if any) who are accompanying you during your stay in Canada. By showing some of the following documents you will be able to prove to the visa officer that; you hold enough assets that can support you while you stay in Canada.
Bank statements of the last 4-6 months
A letter of evidence from any institution or person offering you money
Evidence if you have funded scholarship within Canada or a funded Canadian program
Evidence of educational loan from an institution
Evidence of payment of tuition and accommodation fees
Evidence of a Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada
Our trained staff can help you with answers to your questions about bank statements and all acceptable proofs of funds.
Apply for Study Permit from Within Canada
To be able to apply for a study permit Canada from within Canada the following conditions must be fulfilled:
You must be a minor child in primary or secondary school.
You must be an exchange/visiting student.
You are a spouse/common-law partner who is being sponsored
You have a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) valid for at least 6 months.
You have a study permit from a visa office abroad prior to your entry to Canada.
You are a family member of either the following:
Media representatives
Athletes on a Canadian based team
Military personnel assigned to Canada
Members of clergy
Foreign representative