If your intention is to enroll in any type of professional, academic or vocational course in a Canadian University or College, you are required to obtain a Study Permit before you can enter the country. With that being said, any short-term courses/programs that are 6 months or less do not require a Study Permit.
Requirements for Study Permit:
- Applicants have to be clear about their intentions โ they are only here to study and will return home after finishing studies.
- Applicants have met all the admission requirements (including language) and have been accepted into a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
- Applicants have to prove that they have sufficient financial resources to support themselves with their schooling and living expenses while studying at the institution.
- Applicants must have no criminal record and should not be a risk to the security of Canada/Canadians.
- Applicants must be in good health and need to complete a medical examination.
Note: Not all schools are DLIs. Some private institutions, such as career colleges and language schools, are not regulated by the government