Studying in Canada
Official figures and rules for Indian students, each linked to its source.
Indian students there
Study Permit Program admissions by country of citizenship (Table 6)
2024
Falling under the national intake cap (see CIMM figures below)
Exact words on the official page
“Table 6: Top 5 Source Countries of Citizenship for Temporary Resident Programs ... India | 188,465 | 36.5%”
New international student arrivals (all nationalities) vs Levels Plan target
115,470 arrivals in 2025 vs 305,900 target; 2026 target cut to 155,000 2025-2026
Sharply falling - national cap since January 2024
Exact words on the official page
“In 2025, IRCC received 62% fewer new student arrivals (115,470) than the 305,900 target in the Levels Plan. ... For 2026, this target has been reduced to 155,000.”
Study permit refusal / approval rates (all nationalities)
approval 42% in 2025 vs 48% in 2024 2025
Tightening
Exact words on the official page
“Approval rates are lower than last year (42% in 2025 versus 48% in 2024).”
Student visa
Study permit (issued for study at a designated learning institution, DLI)
“The study permit is a document we issue that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions ... (DLIs) in Canada.”
Money you must show
CAN$23,448 per year (1 person) Applications made on or after 1 September 2026
Proof of funds for living expenses (excluding tuition and transport), single applicant, outside Quebec.
Exact words on the official page
“If you apply on or after September 1, 2026 ... Amount required per year (excluding tuition and transportation costs) (in CAN$) ... 1 | $23,448”
Working after you graduate
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): length depends on programme level/duration, up to 3 years; master's graduates can get 3 years even for programmes under 2 years. Bachelor's/master's/doctoral graduates have no field-of-study requirement; college (non-degree) graduates who applied for their study permit on/after 1 Nov 2024 must be in an eligible field. Language: CLB 7 (university degree) / CLB 5 (college).
Exact words on the official page
“The length of your PGWP depends on the level and duration of your study program, ... We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.”
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Visa and money rules change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay.