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English- or French-taught degrees, with a clear path to work after graduating.英语或法语授课的学位，毕业后留加工作的路径清晰。

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At a glance

Who it suitsStudents who want a degree in North America and may stay to work after graduating.适合想在北美读本科、并考虑毕业后留下工作的学生。

International tuition
C$41,746 a year on average for undergraduates (2025/2026)本科平均每年 41,746 加元（2025/2026 学年） [1]
Living money to prove
C$23,448 a year outside Quebec, plus tuition and travel魁北克省以外每年 23,448 加元，另加学费和交通费 [2]
Study permit fees
C$150, plus C$85 for biometrics150 加元，另加 85 加元生物信息采集费 [3]
Work during term
Up to 24 hours a week off campus校外每周最多 24 小时 [4]
Work after graduating
A post-graduation work permit of up to 3 years最长 3 年的毕业后工作许可 [5]

Which qualification leads where

  • A-LevelGood route

    Accepted: each university lists the subjects its programs require.接受：各大学会列出各专业要求的科目。

  • IB DiplomaGood route

    Accepted: check the subject requirements of each program.接受：请查看各专业的科目要求。

  • AP and a US high-school diplomaGood route

    Accepted: check each program's requirements for US curriculum students.接受：请查看各专业对美国课程学生的要求。

  • GaokaoPossible

    Some universities consider Gaokao results; check each university's admission page.部分大学参考高考成绩，请逐一查看各校招生页面。

  • Chinese high-school diplomaPossible

    Check whether your university admits students with this certificate and what else it asks for.请确认目标大学是否接受该证书，以及还有哪些要求。

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Before you go

Timeline

  1. Mar 2026 18 months before passed

    Research universities and check program prerequisites.了解大学，查清专业先修要求。

  2. Jul 2026 14 months before passed

    Plan your English test.安排英语考试。

  3. Oct 2026 11 months before

    Start applications: Ontario universities through OUAC, others through each university.开始申请：安大略省大学通过 OUAC，其他大学按各校流程。 [6]

  4. Jan 2027 8 months before

    Submit every application before that university's deadline.在各校截止日期前提交全部申请。

  5. Apr 2027 5 months before

    Offers arrive: accept one and ask the university about your PAL.收到录取：接受其中一个，并向大学询问 PAL。 [7]

  6. May 2027 4 months before

    Do the medical exam if you need one, then apply for the study permit with your PAL and proof of funds.如需体检先完成体检，再凭 PAL 和资金证明申请学习许可。 [8]

  7. Aug 2027 1 month before

    Arrange housing, health insurance and travel.安排住宿、医疗保险和行程。

  8. Sep 2027 At the start

    Arrive, join orientation and keep to the conditions of your study permit.抵达，参加新生入学培训，并遵守学习许可的规定。

Money

International undergraduate tuition
C$41,746 a year on average (2025/2026)平均每年 41,746 加元（2025/2026 学年） [1]
Ontario
C$49,802 a year on average, the highest province平均每年 49,802 加元，全国最高 [1]
Newfoundland and Labrador
C$18,867 a year on average, the lowest province平均每年 18,867 加元，全国最低 [1]
Living money to prove
C$23,448 a year outside Quebec魁北克省以外每年 23,448 加元 [2]
Study permit
C$150, plus C$85 for biometrics150 加元，另加 85 加元生物信息采集费 [3]

Visa

  • You need a study permit, and new undergraduate applicants usually also need a provincial attestation letter.需要学习许可；新的本科申请人通常还需要省级认证信。 [7]
  • Show C$23,448 a year for living costs if you study outside Quebec, plus tuition and travel.在魁北克省以外读书，需证明每年 23,448 加元生活费，另加学费和交通费。 [2]
  • Studying in Quebec also requires a Quebec Acceptance Certificate.在魁北克省读书还需要魁北克省接收证明。 [2]
  • Fees: C$150 for the study permit and C$85 for biometrics.费用：学习许可 150 加元，生物信息采集 85 加元。 [3]
  • Staying more than 6 months after living in mainland China for 6 months or more in the past year requires a medical exam.过去一年在中国大陆连续居住 6 个月或以上、并在加拿大停留超过 6 个月的，需要体检。 [8]

Work during and after studies

  • During classes you may work off campus up to 24 hours a week, and without a limit during scheduled breaks.上课期间校外打工每周最多 24 小时，学校规定的假期内不限时间。 [4]
  • After a program of 2 years or more, a post-graduation work permit can be valid for 3 years.读完 2 年或以上的课程后，毕业后工作许可最长可达 3 年。 [5]
  • After a shorter program of at least 8 months, it can last up to the length of the program.读完至少 8 个月但不足 2 年的课程，工作许可最长与课程时长相同。 [5]
  • Bachelor's graduates have no field-of-study requirement, but need English or French at CLB 7 for the permit.本科毕业生没有专业限制，但申请该许可需要英语或法语达到 CLB 7 级。 [9]

When you arrive

  • Keep the documents from your study permit application in your hand luggage.学习许可申请的材料放在随身行李里。
  • Check the health insurance your province or university requires.确认所在省份或大学要求的医疗保险。
  • Open a bank account and get a local phone number.开设银行账户，办理本地电话卡。

Common mistakes

  • Ontario averaged C$49,802 a year for international undergraduates, so compare provinces before you choose.安大略省国际本科生平均学费每年 49,802 加元，选校前要比较不同省份。 [1]
  • Older guides quote lower living-cost amounts: from September 1, 2026 it is C$23,448 a year.旧的指南写的生活费金额偏低：自 2026 年 9 月 1 日起为每年 23,448 加元。 [2]
  • Get your PAL through your university before you apply for the study permit.先通过大学拿到 PAL，再申请学习许可。 [7]
  • The post-graduation work permit needs English or French at CLB 7 for university graduates, so keep up your language skills.大学毕业生申请毕业后工作许可需要英语或法语达到 CLB 7 级，语言不能放下。 [9]

Sources

  1. Statistics Canada: tuition fees, 2025/2026 checked
  2. IRCC: study permit proof of financial support checked
  3. IRCC: application fee list checked
  4. IRCC: working off campus as a student checked
  5. IRCC: about the post-graduation work permit checked
  6. OUAC: applying as an international applicant checked
  7. IRCC: provincial or territorial attestation letter checked
  8. IRCC: medical exam requirements by country checked
  9. IRCC: post-graduation work permit eligibility checked

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