Study and Work Abroad

Canada. Information for international students

General Information About Living and Studying in Canada

The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) provides information about facilities, services and academic programs offered by AUCC member universities as well as links, expert information, stats and deep content." They also include: Directory of Canadian universities by Province.

EduCanada.ca is the official Government of Canada website for study in Canada information.

Study in Canada
 is a student portal for international students interested in studying in Canada.

Canada at Wikipedia

Funding of Study in Canada

The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade lists Canadian and international scholarship programs for foreign students wishing to study in Canada.

University Fees in Canada

All students enrolled in a university course are required to pay tuition fees, which varies between provinces and universities. A comparison of international and provincial tuition fees is provided by Statistics Canada.

Visas and Permits for Canada

General visa and permit information can be found at Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), where there is also information related to studying in Canada, and who needs a Study Permit or a Temporary Resident Visa

As well, the Canada Revenue Agency provides publications and forms dealing with tax credits, benefits, and services for people with disabilities, including information on bringing goods that are specifically designed for use by people with disabilities into Canada duty free.

Disability Related Legislation in Canada

The Accessible Canada Act

Resources for Students in Canada

The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)

NEADS is a consumer organization, with a mandate to encourage the self-empowerment of post-secondary students with disabilities. NEADS advocates for increased accessibility at all levels so that disabled students may gain equal access to college or university education, which is their right. The Association provides information on services and programs for students with disabilities nationwide, publishes a regular newsletter, and conducts research on issues of importance to its members. NEADS Online Work System (NOWS) enables students to post their resumes and employers to post their job openings and internship opportunities.

This entry changed: Tuesday 24th October 2023.