🇨🇦 Study in Canada from India – 2026 Guide
100 universities · Avg tuition $13K/year · 68% visa success rate
100
Universities Listed
68%
Avg Visa Success
$13K
Avg Annual Fee
$9K
Min Fee Found
Study in Canada – Key Facts for 2026
🏛️ Capital City
Ottawa
💰 Currency
CAD ($)
🛂 Student Visa
Study Permit
⏱️ Work Rights
24 hrs/week off-campus. PGWP: 1–3 years post-study
🏡 PR Pathway
Express Entry / PNP → PR possible in 2–3 years
Cost of Living in Canada
Monthly student living costs (accommodation + food + transport), excluding tuition.
📍 Toronto
CAD $2,000–$2,800
per month
📍 Vancouver
CAD $2,000–$2,800
per month
📍 Montreal
CAD $1,400–$2,000
per month
📍 Calgary
CAD $1,500–$2,200
per month
💡 Tip: Sharing accommodation and cooking at home can reduce costs by 30–40%. Many universities also offer on-campus housing at subsidised rates.
Work Rights for Students in Canada
- 124 hrs/week off-campus during study (from 2024)
- 2Full-time during scheduled breaks
- 3Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): 1–3 years
- 4PGWP duration = length of your study program
- 5Spouse/partner can also get an open work permit
PR Pathway from Canada for Indian Students
Complete 1+ year at a PGWP-eligible institution
Obtain PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit)
Gain Canadian work experience (1 year minimum)
Apply via Express Entry (CRS score-based) or PNP
Get PR in 6–12 months after ITA (Invitation to Apply)
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Top Student Cities in Canada
🏙️
Toronto
UofT, York — largest Indian community
🌊
Vancouver
UBC, SFU — tech & Pacific gateway
🎭
Montreal
McGill, Concordia — affordable
🏛️
Ottawa
Carleton, uOttawa — government hub
Top Universities in Canada for Indian Students
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Toronto, Ontario · QS #25
Montreal, Quebec · QS #32
Vancouver, British Columbia · QS #38
Edmonton, Alberta · QS #111
Waterloo, Ontario · QS #112
London, Ontario · QS #170
Calgary, Alberta · QS #182
Hamilton, Ontario · QS #189
Kingston, Ontario · QS #209
Ottawa, Ontario · QS #301
Halifax, Nova Scotia · QS #301
Burnaby, British Columbia · QS #318
Victoria, British Columbia · QS #322
Toronto, Ontario · QS #401
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan · QS #521
Montreal, Quebec · QS #521
Toronto, Ontario · QS #601
Waterloo, Ontario · QS #601
Winnipeg, Manitoba · QS #601
Ottawa, Ontario · QS #601
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