Studying in Canada offers affordable education and exciting campus life. International students can work on or off campus to earn money, gain work experience, and build their network. After graduating, students have options to gain work experience through a post-graduation work permit or apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class. Spouses can also accompany students and have an open work permit of their own.

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How to work and study in
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2. Why Study In
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3. 6 Convincing Reasons
To Study In Canada
1 Many globally recognized qualifications
2 A multicultural society
3 Affordable education
4 Exciting campus life
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A beautiful country full of possibilities
Affordable education

4. Why should I work while
studying?
Studying in Canada offers a great opportunity
for anyone wanting a world-class education
whilst working.
Whether you choose to work on campus at the
university or off campus as an intern,
international students can:
• Earn money
• Gain valuable work experience
• Create contacts and networks
• Add references to your CV
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Work on
campus
Work off
campus
Work as an
intern
What are my options?

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Work On Campus
Jobs available:
Library assistant
Office work
Waiter at the local coffee shop
Working without a permit is offered to full time
students
The requirements are:
• Study at a public post-secondary institution such
as a college or university or,
• A private post-secondary institution operating
under the same rules and regulations as a public
institution
• A valid study permit
• A SIN (Social Insurance number)

7. If you hold a study permit and you are a full
time student:
• You can work up to 20 hours per week
during the term
• Work full-time during your holidays
Off campus jobs:
Tutor
Barista
Nanny
Waiter
Work Off Campus
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Work As An Intern
Gain experience and meet influential people in your
field with an internship.
Requirements:
• Apply for a work permit as well as a study permit
• Your intended employment should be an essential
part of your study program
• Obtain a certified letter from a responsible
academic official of the institution
You will not be eligible if:
• You study English or French as a second language
(ESL/FSL)
• Participate in general interest or preparatory
courses

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Stay In Canada After You
Graduate
Is Canada the country for
you?
After graduating from a Canadian
University or college, there are a
few visa options available:
• A Post-Graduation Work Permit
• The Canadian Experience Class
Visa

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The Canadian Experience Class Visa
• Gives graduates the opportunity to make a
successful transition from temporary to
permanent residence
• Open to candidates that are familiar with
Canadian society and can contribute to the
Canadian economy
• Must have a knowledge of English or French
• Qualifying work experience
Post-Graduation Work Permit
• This visa allows you to gain valuable Canadian
work experience
• Issued for the length of the study program (up to
three years)
Example 1: If you graduate from a four-year degree
program, you could be eligible for a three-year
work permit
Example 2: If you graduate from an eight-month
certificate program, you would be eligible for a
work permit that is valid for no more than eight
months.

11. Bring your spouse or common-law partner
along for your study journey
How does it work?
• To qualify, you must be a full-time student
with a valid study permit at a public or private
post-secondary institution
• Your partner will have access to an open
work permit, which means that they do not
need a job offer to move to Canada
• They will have the opportunity to apply for a
job in Canada and work for as long as the
course is running
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Help your spouse find a job while you study

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For more information about studying
and working in Canada, as well as
obtaining a visa, visit our website:
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