ONSHORE ADMISSIONS
Canada welcomes international students to study onshore, which means studying at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada. Onshore students in Canada have access to high-quality education and a multicultural environment that can enrich their academic and personal experiences.
As an onshore student in Canada, you will have the opportunity to study at a variety of institutions, including universities, colleges, and language schools. You can choose from a wide range of programs and fields of study, including business, engineering, healthcare, arts, and more.
You can opt for various course options after completion of your first program or change your current course or college in accordance to a variety of factors.
So, if an international student has a Canadian study permit, he/she can change their course, or university or college after arriving in Canada at any time without needing to apply for a new study permit. You just need to notify IRCC after your acceptance to the institution.
Conduct research to identify programs that align with your academic and career goals. Review the admission requirements for each program and determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria.
Once you have identified the programs you are interested in, you can begin the application process. This typically involves completing an online application form, submitting official transcripts from your previous education, and providing any other required documentation, such as language proficiency test results, letters of recommendation, or personal statements.
You may be required to pay an application fee when you submit your application.
If you receive an offer of admission, you will need to accept the offer and register for classes. You may also need to pay a deposit to secure your spot in the program.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
You must inform IRCC each time you change post-secondary schools. Before starting your course, you must meet the following conditions of your Canadian study permit.
- You must be accepted at a university in Canada listed in a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- You are actively studying while you are in Canada.
INFORMATION REQUIREMENT
- An online account
- your study permit number
- Designated Learning Institution (DLI) number of your new institution.
- your new Student ID (Student Identification Number) mentioned on the new acceptance letter.
- your start date at your new school.