To apply for a study permit, you need an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution (DLI). A DLI is a school approved by a provincial or territorial government to host international students.

Students from English-speaking nations do not need to prove their English language proficiency to get admission in any program in Canada; however, on the other hand, students from non-English-speaking countries may need to furnish an updated certificate of English language test along with the application.

The Minimum requirement for an IELTS score for is Overall 6.5 with each band not less than 6. Similarly, for Bachelor, PG, and some master programs, the requirement is 6.5 band overall. This is the minimum score sought for admissions in popular colleges and universities in Canada.

The minimum requirement of PTE score is overall 60 with a minimum band score of 53. This score is necessary for Bachelor's programs, Advanced Diplomas, and Post Graduate Programs.

However, recently students with an overall score of 56 with each band not less than 51 have also got a study permit. Therefore, students should not worry if they have a good academy and ECA, we can advise applying for universities in Canada and Diploma programs.

When applying for your study permit, you and each family member who comes with you to Canada must have

• a valid passport or travel document
• two recent passport-size photos

You must prove that you can support yourself and the family members who come with you while you are in Canada.

You can prove your funds with

• proof of a Canadian bank account in your name, if you've transferred money to Canada
• a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a participating Canadian financial institution
• proof of a student or education loan from a bank
• your bank statements for the past 4 months
• a bank draft that can be converted to Canadian dollars
• proof you paid tuition and housing fees
• a letter from the person or school giving you money, or
• proof of funding paid from within Canada, if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program

If you are applying from outside of Canada and have never given your biometrics before, you will be required to collect your fingerprints and photo at an official Visa Application Centre. You will need to pay an $85 CAN fee (in addition to the $150 CAN study permit fee) and set an appointment at an official biometric collection site.

Residents from some countries will also need to provide a medical exam done by an approved panel physician to complete their application.

Check the visa office instructions for your country or region for local requirements.

If you aren't currently in your home country, you may have to prove your immigration status in the country you apply from.

If the government that issued your passport or travel document needs you to have a re-entry permit, you must get one before you apply for a Canadian visa. You may also need other documents.

Without a doubt, the cost of living in Canada for international students will differ depending on the province you choose to call home. Over the years, the living costs have varied substantially. We have created an average cost of living in different cities for international students in Canada for a comparative study on your city of study.

The Canadian government says it may take up to 13 weeks for your study permit application to be processed. So, make sure to account for the waiting time and start your application process four to six months before your departure!

The processing time for your visa depends on many things. Such factors are the type of application submitted (online or on paper), if you sent all the required documents, how easily it is for them to verify your information, or how long it takes you to answer any requests on on their side.