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Toronto, Canada

Study Permit → PGWP → Permanent Residence

Moderate
⏱️ 2–4 years (study) + 1–2 years (work) + 6–12 months (PR)💰 $30,000–$90,000 CAD (tuition + fees)🗓️ Updated 2026-06

Overview

The classic study-then-work pathway. Study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), work during and after your studies on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), then convert Canadian study + work experience into PR via Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class).

Eligibility

  • ✓Letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
  • ✓Proof of funds: tuition + living costs (~CAD 20,635/yr for one person, 2026)
  • ✓Intention to leave Canada at the end of the stay (for study permit)
  • ✓PGWP requires graduating from a DLI program ≥ 8 months (eligible programs only)

Step-by-step

Apply to an eligible program (≥ 8 months, PGWP-eligible) at a Canadian DLI. Conestoga, Seneca, Humber, U of T, Ryerson/TMU — check the DLI list for PGWP eligibility.

Documents needed

  • 📄 Application form
  • 📄 Transcripts
  • 📄 IELTS/TOEFL score
  • 📄 Statement of purpose
  • 📄 Passport
💡 Tip: Programs ≥ 2 years earn a 3-year PGWP — the sweet spot for PR points.
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