Programs for international students

Changes to Post-graduate Work Permit (PGWP) requirements came into effect on November 1st, 2024. We have updated our program list including PGWP eligibility and the corresponding Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) codes for each program.

More information about the changes, including PGWP eligibility, is available on the IRCC website. We encourage students to become familiar with eligibility policies and application process by visiting the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website.

Program namePGWP EligibleCIP CodeLengthIntakes
University Preparation
University Access Pathways 53.0102 Fall/Winter
English as a Second Language    
Certificate Programs
Business Administration 52.02011 yearFall/Winter/Spring
Culinary Arts 12.05031 yearFall
Multimedia Communication PGWP eligible09.07021 yearFall/Winter
Office Administration 52.04011 yearFall
Science PGWP eligible30.01011 yearFall/Winter/Spring
Visual Arts 50.01011 yearFall
Diploma Programs
Aviation Management PGWP eligible49.01042 yearsFall/Winter
Business Administration 52.02012 yearsFall/Winter/Spring
Early Learning PGWP eligible19.07092 yearsFall/Spring
Earth Sciences PGWP eligible40.06012 yearsFall/Winter
Liberal Arts 24.01022 yearsFall/Winter/Spring
Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences PGWP eligible30.01012 yearsFall/Winter
Northern Outdoor and Environmental Studies PGWP eligible03.01032 yearsFall/Winter/Spring
Northern Science (Biological Sciences) PGWP eligible30.01012 yearsFall/Winter/Spring
Northern Studies 05.01362 yearsFall/Winter/Spring
Undergraduate Degrees
Business Administration PGWP eligible52.02014 yearsFall/Winter/Spring