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Study in Canada from India: courses, costs, scholarships and post-study work

Intakes
September, January, May
Tuition
CAD 20,000–35,000 a year
Post-study
PGWP up to 3 years; college programmes must be in an eligible field
Figures verified
Sept 2026
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Selective since the 2024 student cap and the 2026 rule changes: college business programmes no longer earn a work permit, while healthcare, trades, STEM and education still do. We recommend it only for the right course at a public institution.

IntakesSeptember, January, May
TuitionCAD 20,000–35,000 a year
Post-studyPGWP up to 3 years; college programmes must be in an eligible field
Part-time work24 hrs/week
EnglishIELTS 6.0–6.5; funds CAD 23,448 plus tuition
What to study here

Courses in demand, ranked by outcome

  1. 01
    Nursing & Health Sciences
    BScN · diplomas

    Healthcare draws in Express Entry.

  2. 02
    Skilled trades diplomas
    Electrical, welding, plumbing

    Trades category draws and provincial nomination.

  3. 03
    Computer Science & Engineering
    BSc · MEng

    STEM category; university degrees keep PGWP eligibility.

  4. 04
    Early Childhood Education
    Diploma

    Education category, in-demand in every province.

  5. 05
    Agriculture & Food Science
    BSc · diploma

    PGWP-eligible field with rural pathways.

  6. 06
    Transport & Logistics
    Diploma

    Transport category draws.

After the degree

The typical path to settlement

  1. 1Study permit1–4 years
  2. 2PGWPup to 3 years
  3. 3Express Entry or PNP1 year of skilled work
  4. 4Permanent residenceon invitation or nomination
  5. 5Canadian citizenship3 of the last 5 years

Timelines are typical; the visa section below has the full route list for Canada.

Scholarships and funding

  • ★
    University entrance scholarshipsCAD 2,000–20,000, automatic on admission at many universities.
  • ★
    Ontario Graduate ScholarshipCAD 15,000 for master's and PhD at Ontario universities.
  • ★
    Vanier Canada Graduate ScholarshipsCAD 50,000 a year for PhD.

Universities students ask about

University of WaterlooMcMaster UniversityUniversity of AlbertaDalhousie UniversityUniversity of ManitobaHumber Polytechnic

Examples, not a partner list.

What Zolt Link handles for Canada
  • PGWP-eligibility check on every programme
  • Provincial attestation letter
  • Study permit file
  • An Express Entry plan from day one
Plan my study in Canada

Quick answers

When are the intakes in Canada?
Intakes: September, January, May.
How much does it cost to study in Canada?
Tuition: CAD 20,000–35,000 a year.
Can I stay and work in Canada after my degree?
Post-study: PGWP up to 3 years; college programmes must be in an eligible field.
Can I work part-time while studying in Canada?
Part-time work: 24 hrs/week.
What English test score do I need for Canada?
English: IELTS 6.0–6.5; funds CAD 23,448 plus tuition.
Which courses are in demand for Indian students in Canada?
Nursing & Health Sciences (BScN · diplomas): Healthcare draws in Express Entry.; Skilled trades diplomas (Electrical, welding, plumbing): Trades category draws and provincial nomination.; Computer Science & Engineering (BSc · MEng): STEM category; university degrees keep PGWP eligibility.; Early Childhood Education (Diploma): Education category, in-demand in every province.; Agriculture & Food Science (BSc · diploma): PGWP-eligible field with rural pathways.; Transport & Logistics (Diploma): Transport category draws.
Which scholarships can Indian students apply for in Canada?
University entrance scholarships: CAD 2,000–20,000, automatic on admission at many universities. Ontario Graduate Scholarship: CAD 15,000 for master's and PhD at Ontario universities. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: CAD 50,000 a year for PhD.
Which universities in Canada do students ask Zolt Link about?
University of Waterloo, McMaster University, University of Alberta, Dalhousie University, University of Manitoba, Humber Polytechnic. These are examples students commonly ask about, not a partner list.
What does Zolt Link handle for a student going to Canada?
PGWP-eligibility check on every programme, provincial attestation letter, study permit file, and an Express Entry plan from day one.

Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .

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