Québec offers study opportunities for international students with a variety of university, college and professional programs in French or English. Students can discover a rich culture and benefit from a unique learning experience. What's more, Quebec is renowned for its quality education system and renowned academic institutions. International students can also take advantage of a vibrant student life and numerous cultural and leisure activities.
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Any foreign student planning to study in Quebec for more than 6 months as part of a training cycle must be admitted to or enrolled in a recognized educational institution (designated educational institution). A designated educational institution designated (EED) is either accredited by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur or any other Quebec ministry. This admission is mandatory to obtain a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) and to benefit from Canada's right to stay and study.
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Steps to study in Quebec
Here is a short guide with links to the various official administrative services that will help you prepare your application to study for free in Quebec.
Have an acceptance certificate issued by the designated educational institution where you plan to study.
Universities in Quebec A Designated Educational Institution (DEI) is an institution authorized by a provincial or territorial government to accept international students.
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To apply for admission to a facility, go to this link: quebec.ca..application-admission
The list of establishments is available in this link : canada.ca/en/immigration-...er/liste-etablissements
At the bottom of the page, select Québec, to display all authorized establishments in Québec.
Obtaining financial aid for foreign students
Find out about different ways to finance your studies in Quebec: scholarship programs, additional tuition waivers, international agreements and conventions.
Follow this link for more information: quebec.ca..international-student-help
Obtaining a study permit in Québec
Canada Study Permit A study permit is required in most cases for foreign students wishing to study in Canada. Some specific situations may not. Find out more about situations requiring a study permit.
You must apply for a study permit before coming to Canada. Only certain people can apply for a study permit as soon as they arrive in Canada. Before you apply, you must have an attestation of acceptance from a recognized educational institution in Canada.
How you apply for a study permit depends on whether you're applying from outside Canada, within the country or at the entry counter. Find out more about your options.
Your study permit is not a travel document. Your permit allows you to study in Canada, but you may also need a visitor's visa (temporary resident visa) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Canada.
Once your application and permit have been issued, and if you don't already have a passport that allows you to go directly to Canada or a visitor's visa, a simple visa application accompanied by your study permit automatically entitles you to a visa to enter Canada.
To obtain this permit and pass this stage, go to this link: cic.gc.ca/english/..requests/student
Get help to settle easily and smoothly in Quebec
For example, you can take advantage of a free 3-hour session designed for people who have recently arrived in Quebec, provided they are fluent in French and hold a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ), as temporary workers, foreign students or people residing in Quebec with migrant status. It is offered by several of the Ministry's partner organizations in Quebec.
For more information, click here: quebec.ca/educa..get-help
Working temporarily in Québec while studying
It's possible to find a job on your university campus, either in the offices or on the premises of your educational institution.
You can also work outside your institution as part of a paid or unpaid internship. The internship must be part of your program of study in Québec.
Under certain conditions, you can work off-campus during your studies without a work permit.
For more information; Visit : quebec.ca/..travailler-etudes
Extend your study stay in Quebec
You have the option of extending the duration of your study authorization to stay in Quebec and remain in the country for a longer period than that which you previously obtained.
Visit this link for more information and procedures: quebec.ca/educat.renew-approvals
Residing and working permanently in Quebec after completing your studies
If you wish to continue working in Quebec after your studies, you can obtain a post-graduation work permit.
The PEQ (Quebec Experience Program) is also an excellent option for obtaining permanent resident status and subsequent naturalization.
- Further information : quebe.cca.rester-apres-etudes
- PEQ program : Queebec.ca..rogramme-experience-quebecoise
These steps will make it easy for you to find out about the steps and procedures involved in studying in Quebec.
The steps quoted in this article are based on official sources.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to leave a comment.
Good luck to you.
