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Studying in Canada
Answers about Canadian schools, study permits, finances, working rights and post-study options.
A Canadian study permit is the immigration document that allows an international student to study at an approved institution in Canada.
It is different from the entry document used to travel to Canada, such as a temporary resident visa or electronic travel authorisation.
A Designated Learning Institution, commonly called a DLI, is a school approved by a Canadian provincial or territorial government to enrol international students.
Your financial plan should account for tuition, living expenses, visa costs, travel and initial arrival expenses. You must also provide acceptable evidence showing where the funds came from and that they are genuinely available.
Some international students may work while studying, provided they meet the eligibility requirements and follow the conditions written on their study permit.