603,730 post-graduation work permits, by field of study
Between January 2023 and November 2025, Canada issued 603,730 post-graduation work permits. IRCC has released that figure broken down by field of study, and the result is a map of what international students actually studied in Canada. The trend: a steady decline 2023: 243,780 2024: 205,340 (down 16%) 2025 (Jan–Nov): 154,610 The 2025 figure covers […]
PGWP refusals in 2025: the number most reports get wrong
New IRCC data on post-graduation work permits offers a tempting headline: the refusal rate in one stream climbed from 12% to 21%. Stop there and you will misread it. The full picture is more precise, and for most applicants considerably better. Two streams, two different outcomes IRCC records PGWP applications in two categories: WP — […]
Co-op work permits are gone — but one line on your study permit decides it
An administrative step that cost international students money and weeks of waiting has been removed. From 1 April 2026, post-secondary students no longer need a separate co-op work permit for the work placements their program requires. There is a condition, though — and it is printed on your study permit. If it isn’t there, this […]
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): The Field of Study Rule That Can Close Your Path
Since 1 November 2024, the field you study in can decide whether you get a Post-Graduation Work Permit. Here is who the rule applies to, who is exempt, and what to check before you enrol.
Canada Study Permit Proof of Funds: The Current Figure and Full Table
The current proof of funds figure for a Canadian study permit is CAD 22,895 for a single applicant, excluding tuition and travel. Here is the full table by family size, what counts as acceptable evidence, and the mistakes that undermine an application.
Best Cities to Study in Canada for International Students
A guide to the best cities to study in Canada, from Toronto and Montreal to Vancouver, Ottawa and Calgary, with the leading universities, living costs and work rules in each.