Ottawa, April 9, 2026—Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada is working to streamline its processes and maximize efficiency, while continuing to strengthen the International Student Program and deliver excellent client services. As of April 1, 2026, eligible post-secondary international students no longer need a separate work permit to participate in student work placements required by their program, such…

The Government of Canada is offering scholarship opportunities through the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) program, part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. The program supports students from ASEAN Member States, Pacific Island Countries, and Mongolia to undertake short-term study or research at Canadian post-secondary institutions in areas related to the UN…

Are you an international student at a BC post-secondary institution? Want to inspire others by sharing your experience and receive $1,000 toward your tuition? Apply now for the Study in BC Creator Awards 2025. Eligibility: You must be a full- or part-time international student currently enrolled at a BC post-secondary institution. Have access to a…

Are you currently an international student studying at a BC post-secondary institution? Want to inspire others by sharing your international student journey, gain valuable writing experience, and be eligible for a chance to receive a $1,000 towards your tuition? Apply now for a Study in BC Writer’s Award 2024. Eligibility: You must be a full…

On December 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced: Temporary measures to allow some students to work off-campus more than 20 hours a week will be extended from Dec 31, 2023, to April 30, 2024. This will apply to students already in Canada and those who submitted a study permit application on or before…

Are you currently an international student studying at a BC post-secondary institution? Want to inspire others by sharing your international student journey, gain valuable writing experience, and be eligible for a chance to receive $1,000 towards your tuition? Apply now for the Study in BC Writer’s Award. Eligibility: You must be a full or part-time…

The International Education Division at Global Affairs Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 - 2024 Short-term Exchange Programs (SEP) scholarship competitions. Available scholarships: Short-term Exchange Programs Eligible countries/regions Details Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program Latin America and the Caribbean Learn more Study in Canada Scholarships Africa, Asia, Europe and the…

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken a layered approach to border management to protect the health and safety of Canadians. As the pandemic situation has continued to evolve, adjustments to border measures have been informed by the latest evidence, available data, operational considerations, and the epidemiological situation, both in…

August 25, 2022—Through the pandemic, measures have been in place to allow international students to pursue their studies online from abroad while remaining eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). As the new school year approaches, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is creating a transition period for these measures. Following consultations with provinces, territories and…

Do your plans this spring include studying abroad, either in-person or virtually? Apply now for a chance to receive a CAD$500 scholarship to enhance your learning experience. BC Study Abroad Scholarships are now accepting applications. Any student enrolled at a BC Study Abroad Consortium institution, who is enrolled in or accepted into a short-term, in-person…