TuitionCAD 18,000 – 35,000 / year
Living costs~CAD 12,000 – 15,000 / year
IntakesFall (Sep), Winter (Jan), some Summer (May)
Work while studying24 hrs/week off-campus
After graduationPGWP up to 3 years → PR pathways
Popular fieldsIT & Software, Health Sciences, Supply Chain, Finance, Skilled Trades
Why Canada?
- PGWP: programs of 2+ years earn a 3-year open work permit after graduation.
- PR pathway: Canadian education + Canadian work experience is the strongest Express Entry combination.
- Safe, multicultural cities with large Pakistani communities in Toronto, Mississauga, Calgary and Vancouver.
Indicative costs (2026)
| Item | Range |
|---|
| College diploma tuition | CAD 16,000 – 20,000 / year |
| University degree tuition | CAD 25,000 – 40,000 / year |
| GIC (proof of living funds) | CAD 20,635 |
| Living costs | CAD 12,000 – 15,000 / year |
Entry requirements (typical)
- Study permits under the PAL (provincial attestation) system — apply early, quotas are real
- Bachelor's: 60%+ Intermediate; Master's: 16 years education, ~2.7+ CGPA
- English: IELTS 6.0–6.5; colleges accept slightly lower with strong bands
Visa snapshot
Canada scrutinizes financial history and study plan logic heavily. A well-written study plan, clean funds trail and the GIC deposit are the backbone of approval. We structure your file exactly the way visa officers read it.
Figures are indicative and change with exchange rates and policy updates — confirm current numbers in your free assessment.
