Study in Canada from Pakistan.
A post-graduation work permit and one of the clearest routes to PR.
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A post-graduation work permit and one of the clearest routes to PR.
Why Canada
The Post-Graduation Work Permit gives you an open work permit for up to 3 years, which is the foundation of most PR applications from Canada.
Canadian credentials and Canadian work experience both add CRS points, so studying there materially improves your PR odds later.
Public colleges and mid-tier universities offer strong programmes at a real discount to comparable US degrees.
We show ranges, not single figures. Tuition varies by institution and course, and the PKR rate moves. Anyone quoting you one exact number is guessing. On your free consultation we give you a written breakdown for your exact course.
The real numbers
Bars are scaled against the largest figure on this page. Ranges, never single figures.
Lower cost, still PGWP-eligible if the institution qualifies
The minimum funds figure, outside Quebec
Cost explorer
Pick a course level, set how many years you plan to study, and see what the whole thing lands at. It uses the same ranges published above, nothing hidden.
Course level
CAD 20,000 - 40,000 / year
What most students pay, 3 years
You can work 24 hours a week
So you actually need from home
PKR 23.9MFull published range, before earnings
The top of the range is medicine and the highest-ranked universities. Most students are nearer the bottom.
The catch: The off-campus hour cap has been changed several times in recent years, so confirm the rule that applies when you actually arrive. Proof of funds is still required upfront regardless of what you expect to earn.
Gold is tuition. The rest is living costs.
Indicative only. This is not a quote. It adds the published tuition range to the evidenced living-cost figure, before scholarships, flights and the PKR rate on the day. Your written breakdown comes from the free consultation.
Intakes
September
Main intake, apply by February to April
January
Secondary intake, apply by August
May
Limited intake, fewer programmes
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 to 6.5 overall is typical, with no band below 6.0 for most universities. Colleges may accept 6.0 with no band below 5.5.
The visa is a process, not a lottery.
Study Permit
This page is general information, not immigration advice. Visa rules change. Confirm your circumstances with a registered migration agent before you rely on any of it.
After you graduate
The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) gives an open work permit for up to 3 years, depending on the length of your programme and whether your field is eligible.
This is the reason most students from Pakistan pick one country over another. It is worth getting right on the first attempt.
30-second check
Questions
Outside Quebec you must show CAD 22,895 for living costs for one year, roughly PKR 4.7M, on top of your first year's tuition and travel. This figure is reviewed annually.
A Provincial Attestation Letter is issued by the province and is now required with most study permit applications. Your institution normally helps you obtain it. Without a PAL, most applications are returned.
It helps. A Canadian credential and Canadian work experience both add CRS points under Express Entry. It is not automatic, and rules change, so treat it as a strong pathway rather than a guarantee.
Study permit holders can normally work off campus during term, subject to the current hourly cap, and full time during scheduled breaks. The cap has changed several times recently, so confirm the rule that applies when you arrive.