There are two types of permits international students interested in studying in Canadian universities can get: 

1. the study permit, or
2. the study-work permit (SW1).

The study permit authorises you to study full-time and to work part-time only on the campus of your university. 

The study-work permit authorises you to get enrolled in a Co-op program or to simply be eligible to work part-time or full-time outside of your campus premises (as long as you are enrolled in a legitimate academic institution).

How to apply for a study permit or a study-work permit?

1) When preparing your documents, you will need:

• An acceptance letter from your university
• A valid passport or travel document
• Proof of funds indicating that you can support yourself through family backing or personal funds
• In some cases, you may also need to provide your biometrics
• And, for a study-work permit, you will need to provide your employment history

2) The fees for the study permit visa application or study-work permit visa are 150 CAD (Approx. 7500 INR) and the processing period is about 5 weeks. 

3) The online application can be sent through the Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC) website and offline through VFS global services in India.

The counselors at UniRely have helped thousands of students to study and work in Canada. Schedule an appointment with them to discover the options for you. Visit unirely.com to get more information about the process of applying to universities in Canada for an undergraduate degree.