Twenty-five-year-old Danish student Papaya Gundertofte has always loved to travel. A few years ago, she came to Canada with a friend to do some backpacking. “We went to the Rockies and drove down to Vancouver, and I fell in the love with the city. It was that trip that inspired me to come back and…
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 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 have been released, which assess over 1,900 institutions across five broad subject areas and 55 specific subjects. Canadian universities secured ranks in the top 50 of at least one of the five broad subject areas including the University of British Columbia (#18 for Social Sciences & Management).…
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…
Study in BC is hosting two Virtual Open Houses for international students currently studying in BC’s K-12 system who are considering their next step into post-secondary education. These sessions are designed to support high school students as they plan their transition to post-secondary education within British Columbia. International students will have the opportunity to: Meet…
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…
Ottawa, June 25, 2025 — As part of changes to the International Student Program, a new requirement was introduced in 2024. To be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), international students in non-degree programs (programs other than bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees) must complete a program in an eligible field of study linked to jobs…
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…
April 29, 2024—Ottawa—International students enrich Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Student Program, to ensure system integrity while protecting students from fraud and financial vulnerability. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that…
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…
Free mental-health supports are available 24 hours a day for B.C. post-secondary students who may be coping with anxiety, depression and other concerns. Here2Talk is a virtual counselling service that provides immediate mental-health support to students via the Here2Talk app, over the phone or through online chat. Here2Talk supports overall well-being and mental health by…
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…
Foreign nationals with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits will qualify to work in Canada longer Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that international graduates with a recently expired…
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…
Limit on off-campus work hours to be lifted temporarily October 7, 2022—Ottawa—Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current labour needs. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees…
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…
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. Eligibility: You must be a full or…
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…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is implementing measures for former international students with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits, and for temporary resident to permanent resident pathway applicants. These measures are building off the announcement made earlier this year. Foreign nationals whose post-graduation work permit expired or will expire from September 20, 2021, to December…
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…
BC Study Abroad is excited to announce the launch of its seventh annual BC Study Abroad Photo Contest. We are inviting all students who have previously studied abroad to share their favourite study abroad photo memories for a chance to win a GoPro Hero 8 (sponsored by Study and Go Abroad!). Each photo submitted will count as an…
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Global Affairs Canada has shared a document, developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada, that answers frequently asked questions around quarantine and isolation for international students and offers clarification regarding Designated Quarantine Facilities (DQFs). Read full article.
Flights from India and Pakistan As of April 22, 2021, at 11:30 pm ET, Canada is suspending flights from India and Pakistan. Travel restrictions may change with little warning. Read the news release for more details. Submit your complete study permit application for the fall 2021 semester If IRCC receives your complete study permit application by…