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Top-ranked, affordable
27 universities in QS Top 500 with tuition 40% cheaper than USA/UK — U of T, UBC, McGill, McMaster, Waterloo, Alberta.
Study in Canada
🇨🇦 Study in Canada
student visa consultants.
PGWP up to 3 years, PR-friendly Express Entry pathway, and 100+ globally ranked universities.
Overview
Why study in Canada in 2026
Canada is the #1 study-abroad destination for Indian students — 4.3 lakh Indians on active study permits, unmatched Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) of up to 3 years, and a clear Express Entry route to PR. Mark Consultant is IRCC-familiar and has filed 900+ Canadian study permits.
Deep-dive guides
Explore Study in Canada in detail
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Student Visa Guide
Category, documents, timeline, interview prep and refusal reasons.
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Top Universities
QS-ranked institutions, admission cutoffs, tuition and campus notes.
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Popular Courses
In-demand master's programs, ROI, and specialisations for Indians.
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Scholarships & Aid
Merit awards, assistantships, government schemes and how to apply.
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Cost of Study & Living
City-wise tuition + living costs, budgeting and money-saving tips.
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Post-Study Work Visa
OPT, PGWP, Graduate Route, Subclass 485 and PR pathway after graduation.
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6 reasons Indian students pick Canada
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PGWP up to 3 years
2-year+ programs qualify for a 3-year open work permit — most generous post-study work rule in the developed world.
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Direct PR pathway
Canadian degree + 1 year skilled work = Express Entry / CEC eligibility. 60%+ of new PRs are former international students.
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Free healthcare & safety
Provincial health cover for students in most provinces, ranked #1 in the world for quality of life.
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Spouse open work permit
Spouses of master's/PhD students and skilled-program graduates get open work permits — full family income from day one.
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Multicultural welcome
1 in 4 Canadians is an immigrant. Punjabi is the 3rd most-spoken language in parliament — you'll feel at home from week one.
Top universities
Famous universities in Canada
We file admissions to every institution below and dozens more. Rankings shown are QS World University Rankings 2026 or category equivalents.
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Canada's #1 research university
McGill University
Montreal, QC
Medicine, law, arts
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Vancouver, BC
Sustainability & CS
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
Best CS + paid co-ops
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
AI, energy, engineering
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
Health sciences & engineering
Western University
London, ON
Ivey MBA
Queen's University
Kingston, ON
Business & engineering
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
Petroleum & data
Concordia University
Montreal, QC
Creative & business
Popular courses
Top programs Indian students choose
- → PG Diploma in Data Analytics / Business Analytics
- → PG Diploma in Cloud Computing / Cybersecurity
- → MS Computer Science / AI
- → MBA / MMA at Rotman, Ivey, Schulich, Smith
- → Nursing & Health Sciences
- → Supply Chain & Project Management
- → Hospitality & Culinary Management
- → Renewable Energy & Environmental Engineering
Cost of study
2026 costs at a glance
Tuition
CAD 18,000 – 45,000 / year (₹11 L – ₹28 L). Colleges CAD 15–20k, universities CAD 25–45k.
Living
CAD 12,000 – 18,000 / year (₹7.5 L – ₹11 L). Proof of funds now CAD 20,635/yr (2026).
Scholarships
Vanier CGS ($50k/yr for PhD), Trudeau, Ontario Graduate, university entrance awards ($1k–$20k).
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Intakes
Fall (Sept) — primary, most seats; Winter (Jan) — good option; Summer (May) — limited to colleges
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Work while studying
20 hrs/week off-campus during term (temporary rule uplifting to 24 hrs from Nov 2024), full-time during scheduled breaks. Co-op work permits for programs with mandatory internships.
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Post-study work
PGWP: 8 months to 3 years based on program length (min 8-month program required, 2+ years = 3-year PGWP). CEC → Express Entry PR typically within 12–18 months of graduation.
Eligibility
Student visa requirements
- 1Class 12 with 65%+ for UG; bachelor's with 65%+ for master's/PG diploma
- 2IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall (no band < 6.0 for SDS); PTE 60+ or TOEFL 90+ accepted
- 3GIC of CAD 20,635 (Scotiabank/ICICI/CIBC) for SDS route
- 41-year tuition paid upfront (SDS)
- 5SOP, transcripts, degree, medical exam
- 6Biometrics + eligible for study permit under SDS (28-day processing)
Our process
Pune to campus — 5 stages
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Free profile evaluation
Budget, target province, PR intent, program level → shortlist of 5–8 DLI institutions.
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Applications & LOA
Application filing, application-fee waivers where possible, Letter of Acceptance secured.
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GIC + tuition + SDS
GIC opened, first-year tuition paid, upfront medical, biometrics booked.
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Study permit filing
IRCC portal submission via Student Direct Stream — 20 to 28-day standard processing.
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Pre-departure & PGWP planning
SIN, banking, accommodation, provincial health card, plus 3-year PR roadmap.
2026 policy desk
Latest Canada student visa updates
Study permit cap & PAL (2024–26)
IRCC capped new study permits at ~437,000 for 2025 (10% cut). Every applicant now needs a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) — Mark Consultant handles this end-to-end.
PGWP eligibility narrowed
From Nov 2024, PGWP for college PG diplomas is tied to program-field-to-labour-shortage list (966 eligible fields including tech, health, trades, STEM). We only recommend PGWP-eligible programs.
Proof of funds doubled
COL requirement raised to CAD 20,635/yr (from CAD 10,000) — reflects real living costs. Spouse and each child add ~CAD 4,000.
Spousal open work permit tightened
From 2025, SOWPs limited to spouses of master's (16+ months), doctoral and select professional program students. UG spouses no longer eligible.
Off-campus work up to 24 hrs/week
Permanent policy from Nov 2024 — students can now work 24 hrs/week during term (up from 20).
FAQs
Study in Canada — FAQs
SDS or non-SDS — which route?
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SDS (Student Direct Stream) processes in 20 days if you meet GIC + upfront tuition + IELTS 6.0/PTE 60 criteria. 95% of Indian students go SDS. Non-SDS takes 8–12 weeks but has no GIC/upfront-tuition requirement.
Will the study permit cap affect my chances?
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Yes — allocations are competitive. We choose institutions and provinces with available PAL quota and match programs to your profile. Approval rate for our SDS files remains 92%+.
Can I bring my spouse and kids?
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For master's (16+ months) and doctoral programs — yes, spouse gets an open work permit and kids get free K-12 schooling. For college PG diplomas from 2025 — spouse cannot come on SOWP.
How long is the PGWP?
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Program length dictates: 8–16 months = same length PGWP; 16 months to under 2 years = 2 years; 2+ years bachelor's/master's = 3 years. Only DLIs on the PGWP-eligible list qualify from Nov 2024.
What is the total cost for a 2-year course?
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College PG diploma: CAD 35–50k tuition + CAD 25–36k living = ~₹35–50 L total. University master's: CAD 50–90k tuition + living = ~₹50–75 L total. Assistantships and part-time work offset 30–50%.
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Why 12,000+ clients trust us
- ✓ 9+ years in Pune — since 2016
- ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
- ✓ Written fee agreements, no surprises
- ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
- ✓ Post-landing support in destination country
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