Provinces and territories approve post-secondary institutions that can enrol international students. You must have an acceptance letter from a DLI before you can apply for a study permit. Search DLIs by province or territory here.

Yes, As of November 8, 2024, international students can up to 24 hours per week without a study permit if they meet all eligibility criteria.

Yes, but the Canadian government has set a limit on the number of applications it will process in 2025. In 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an approval target of 437,000 study permits. That represents a 10% decrease from 2024.