Apply for a Study Permit
Apply for your Study Permit online or with the Visa Office/Visa Application Center (VAC) for your country of residence. For instructions, follow these steps on how to apply for a study permit. Most academic programs have a mandatory work requirement. If your letter of acceptance states you have a mandatory work requirement, you must apply for a Co-op/Internship Work Permit in addition to your Study Permit. You may apply for a Study Permit and Co-op/Internship Work Permit at the same time. For information on the Co-Op/Internship Work Permit and steps to apply, please visit Apply for Your Co-Op/Internship Work Permit.
Applying for a Study Permit takes time (sometimes months) so make sure you apply as soon as possible. Processing times for Study Permits can vary – get an estimate of how long it will take based on your situation. You should also review the terms and conditions of the Study Permit so you understand your responsibilities when you study in Canada.
Applied for your Study Permit already? Find out what happens next.
If you will not arrive in Ottawa before your program’s closing date for that semester, you must inform the College by posting a message to the MyAC Learner Community site. You will need to defer your studies. Failure to notify the College may result in the loss of tuition fees. Closing dates vary slightly between programs but the standard is Day 10 for the majority of programs. If the start date is approaching and you do not yet have your study permit, you can inquire about your program’s closing date via your MyAC (the International Application Portal) or via your agent if you have one.
Received a Study Permit Rejection?
If your study permit is refused,you must request a refund within 5 days of receipt of the rejection notice. To do so, you must upload your Study Permit refusal letter from the Visa Office in MyAC Application Portal, or via your agent, if you have one. Please refer to our refund policy: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro/pay/refund-policies/international-refund-policy/
International students who have received a Study Permit rejection from IRCC are not eligible for a deferral or issuance of a Provincial Attestation Letter.
Withdrawal and refund, as per the Refund Policy for Study Permit rejections, is the only available option for students who have received a Study Permit rejection notice from IRCC.
Received your Study Permit: What’s Next?
Congratulations! You can let us know by uploading a copy of your study permit approval letter in the application portal, or via your agent if you have one.
Please bookmark our New Intake for International Student page as well as our College Online Prep page to prepare for your arrival and studies with Algonquin College.
Stay Up-to-Date
International students can stay up-to-date on IRCC changes and access information as it becomes available.