Study abroad › Canada
The study-permit money rule changed for the 2026/27 intake – here’s the current figure, checked directly on canada.ca.
For study-permit applications submitted on or after 1 September 2026, a single student outside Quebec must show CAD 23,448 for one year of living expenses (up from CAD 22,895) – this is on top of first-year tuition and travel costs, not instead of them. Quebec sets its own, separate figure.
Canada has no single national equivalency rule like the UK’s UCAS – each university sets its own.
Needs the National Senior Certificate; past years required around a 75% average (minimum pass 40%). Specific course prerequisites vary by programme, e.g. Applied Science (Engineering) and Science need Pre-Calculus Maths and Physical Sciences; Commerce needs Pre-Calculus Maths; Dental Hygiene needs Life Science, Physical Science, and an interview.
Needs the Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement; typically admits with the equivalent of a B (3.0) average. Required subjects vary: Medical Sciences needs Biology, Chemistry and Maths; Nursing needs Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths; Arts & Humanities has none.
Applicants straight from the NSC need a minimum 75% average (higher for some programmes); applicants with some post-secondary study already need a minimum 70% average.
Requires the National Senior Certificate with matriculation endorsement, but publishes no specific percentage – admission is competitive review on top of meeting the matriculation endorsement.
Accepts “Senior Certificates” with a minimum requirement equivalent to a B+ average – most programmes set a higher bar.
A handful of examples, not a full list – always check the specific university’s own international-admissions page, since course prerequisites can differ a lot within one university.