Working While Studying

Employment opportunities for international students are limited.  You should not plan on earning substantial money from a part-time job to help pay for your studies.
 
On-Campus Work
Full-time students registered in a degree or diploma-granting course are allowed to work on the campus of the institution at which they are registered without the need for a work permit.  This is generally for the duration of the study permit.

Off-Campus Work - NEW!
The Off-Campus Work Permit Program allows foreign students at some publicly-funded post-secondary educational institutions in Canada to work off campus while completing their studies.  This is a new program which allows students to work off campus part time while studying. There are restrictions. Please check with us to find out more details.

Post-Graduation Work
The post-graduation work program allows some graduating students to gain Canadian work experience in their field of study. Since May 16, 2005, this program has allowed certain students to work for up to two years after their graduation.   This helps students to stay in Canada for longer period after their studies are complete and in many cases it helps them to acquire Permanent residency of Canada.

Practical Training
In addition, there may be opportunities for practical training which entail a period of authorized employment, designed to allow foreign students to have professional work experience related to their field of study. For further details, contact the foreign student adviser at the university, after you are enrolled.