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.
A Canadian master's averages about CAD 24,000 a year, genuinely less than undergraduate, and a PGWP-eligible public college diploma starts near CAD 14,000. Both are a real discount to a comparable US degree.
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.
The national average is CAD 41,746 and Ontario averages close to CAD 50,000. Smaller and prairie universities sit at the bottom of this range
The national average is about CAD 24,000, genuinely cheaper than undergraduate
Global Affairs Canada's own figure, including mandatory fees. 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 25,000 - 50,000 / year. The national average is CAD 41,746 and Ontario averages close to CAD 50,000. Smaller and prairie universities sit at the bottom of this range
What most students pay, 3 years
You can work 24 hours a week
So you actually need from home
PKR 27.5MFull 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.
Check it yourself
Canada figures last verified 20 August 2026. Government charges and evidenced-funds thresholds are revised on fixed dates and several moved twice this year, so confirm the current figure before you transfer any money.
We are not affiliated with any of these bodies. They are linked because they are the primary source, and because you should not have to take a consultant’s word for a number this size.
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
Undergraduate tuition runs CAD 25,000 to 50,000 a year, about PKR 5.0M to 10.0M, and a master's is genuinely cheaper at CAD 18,000 to 30,000. The national average international undergraduate fee is CAD 41,746, and Ontario alone averages close to CAD 50,000, so where you study matters more here than almost anywhere else. A public college diploma from CAD 16,000 is the lowest-cost route that still earns a PGWP. Living costs of CAD 22,895 sit on top of whichever you choose.
Outside Quebec you must show CAD 22,895 for living costs for one year, roughly PKR 4.6M, 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.