Study in Surrey — Universities & Colleges 2026
1 institution · Living cost ~CAD $1,900/month · PGWP eligible
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Institutions Listed
$1.9K CAD
Living Cost/Month
$17K CAD
Avg Annual Tuition
24 hrs/wk
Work Rights
Why Indian Students Choose Surrey
Surrey is BC's second-largest city and has the largest Punjabi-speaking population outside Punjab, India. Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) specialises in trades, business and technology programs with flexible admission criteria. With a massive and well-established Indian community, Indian students in Surrey find an instant home away from home.
🏠 Cost of Living
~CAD $1,900/month (student budget)
🌤 Weather
Mild, rainy winters (4°C), warm dry summers (22°C). Slightly warmer than Vancouver city.
🇮🇳 Indian Community
200,000+ Indians — highest concentration of any BC city. Punjabi is the most commonly heard language in Newton, Whalley and Fleetwood. Dozens of gurdwaras, Indian malls (Payal Business Centre, Bolly Foods), Indian restaurants on every street, and vibrant Bollywood events year-round.
✅ 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
Largest Punjabi community outside Punjab
KPU — Indian-friendly admission policies
Affordable vs Vancouver by 20%
SkyTrain + rapid bus to Vancouver in 45 min
Universities & Colleges in Surrey
Surrey, British Columbia · Est. 1981
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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