Study in Burnaby — Universities & Colleges 2026
1 institution · Living cost ~CAD $2,000/month · PGWP eligible
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Institutions Listed
CA$2.0K
Living Cost/Month
CA$25K
Avg Annual Tuition
24 hrs/wk
Work Rights
Why Indian Students Choose Burnaby
Burnaby is the third-largest city in BC and forms the heart of Metro Vancouver. Home to Simon Fraser University (SFU) and BCIT, it is one of Canada's top destinations for Indian students in technology, business and engineering. Metrotown — one of Canada's largest malls — anchors a diverse, cosmopolitan community with strong South Asian presence.
🏠 Cost of Living
~CAD $2,000/month (student budget)
🌤 Weather
Mild, rainy winters (4°C), warm dry summers (22°C). Same climate as Vancouver city.
🇮🇳 Indian Community
60,000+ Indians in Burnaby. Large Punjabi and South Indian communities around Metrotown. Multiple Indian restaurants, grocery stores, temples and gurdwaras within the city.
✅ Work Rights
Up to 24 hrs/week during studies. Full-time during scheduled breaks.
🎓 Post-Study Work
PGWP up to 3 years. Leads to Express Entry for PR.
🏙 Province
British Columbia, Canada
Key Highlights
Part of Metro Vancouver job market
SFU + BCIT — top Canadian institutions
BC PNP tech-focused pathway
Excellent SkyTrain connectivity to Vancouver
Universities & Colleges in Burnaby
Canada Study Permit — Key Facts
Visa Type
Canada Study Permit
Work Rights (Term)
24 hrs/week. On-campus: unlimited.
Work Rights (Vacation)
Full-time during scheduled breaks
Post-Study Work
PGWP — up to 3 years
PR Pathway
Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Program
Spouse Work Permit
Open Work Permit for spouse/partner
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