STUDY VISA – CANADA – INDIA
A Canada study visa file that clears the first time
Ebenezer is a study visa Canada consultant handling admissions, GIC filing and the Canada study visa requirements end to end — with a Canada study visa processing time you can actually plan a semester around.
ROUTE SUMMARY
Canada Study Visa
CAD 150
Study Visa Fee
20,635
CAD GIC AMOUNT (2026)
4-8 wks
STUDY VISA PROCESSING TIME
3
INTAKES: FALL, WINTER, SUMMER
WHY STUDY IN CANADA
A degree, a co-op job, and a route to stay
Canada consistently ranks among the world’s top study destinations — for the education, and for what happens after graduation.
World-ranked education
Canada ranks 4th globally, with programs spanning humanities to engineering and medicine.
Affordable, relative to peers
Strong academic standards at tuition levels well below the US or UK.
Co-op & internships
Paid work terms built into any programs, with real industry connections behind them.
PGWP pathway
Most graduates qualify for a post-graduation work permit running start toward PR.
Work while studying
Part-time work rights during term, full-time during scheduled breaks.
Multicultural campuses
A genuinely international student body across every major city.
DLI-listed institutions
Every study permit ties to an IRCC-designated learning institution.
Flexible program levels
Diplomas, undergraduate,graduate and post-graduate options in one system.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Canada study visa requirements
01
Letter of acceptance from a DLI
02
Valid passport
03
Proof of tuition & living funds
04
GIC certificate (CAD 20,635)
05
Medical Clearance Certificate
06
Clean criminal record
07
Proof of good health
08
Language proficiency scores
09
Statement of purpose
10
Passport photographs
11
Proof of return transportation costs
12
Completed study permit application
HOW EBENEZER HELPS
We build the file before IRCC asks wice
Most study visa refusals trace back to weak proof of funds or an unclear statement of purpose. As your study visa Canada consultant, we check every requirement against your specific program and intake before it’s filed.
NOT JUST PR
Canada work permit, study & visitor visas
PR isn’t the only door in. Plenty of applicants start with a Canada work visa, a study permit, or a short visitor visa — and move to permanent residence later. Ebenezer handles Indian visa services for Canada across all four tracks.
FALL INTAKE
The largest window
- Most courses and programs available
- widest range of scholarships and financial aid
- Applications typically due Dec—Mar
WINTER INTAKE
Second most preferred
- Solid program selection, fewer than fall
- Limited financial aid on offer
- Applications typically due Sep—Nov
SUMMER INTAKE
Selective & limited
- Offered at only a handful of institutions
- Mostly diplomas & vocational courses
- Applications typically due Oct—Feb
STEP BY STEP
How to apply for a Canada study visa
Seven checkpoints stand between choosing a program and holding an approved study permit.
Step 1
Select program
Choose your university or college and course.
DLI - listed only
Step 2
Acceptance letter
Secure an official offer from the institution.
Required before filing
Step 3
Pay tuition
Settle university and program fees.
Keep receipts for your file
Step 4
Fund the GIC
Invest in a Guaranteed
Investment Certificate.
CAD 20,635 (from Jan 2026)
Step 5
Medical clearance
Get your Medical Clearance Certificate (MCC).
Panel physician required
Step 6
Submit application
File your study permit with the full document set.
Online via IRCC
Step 7
Visa approved
Receive your Canada Student Visa and plan
travel.
Study visa processing time applies
PROOF OF FUNDS
The Student GIC Program, explained
Most applicants prove funds through the Canada Student GIC Program — a Guaranteed Investment Certificate from a participating Canadian financial institution.
CAD 20,635
GIC AMOUNT, EFFECTIVE JAN 1 2026
CAD 150
STUDY VISA PROCESSING FEE
~ 4 weeks
TYPICAL GIC APPLICATION TURNAROUND
The GIC doubled from CAD 10,000 to CAD 20,635 starting January 1, 2026, and is released to students in monthly instalments to cover living costs. The GIC fee is non-refundable and paid separately from your Canada student visa processing time — we help you sequence both so neither stage stalls the other.
BUDGETING
What studying in Canada costs
Tuition varies by program level and province — this is the range Indian students typically plan around.
UG
Undergraduate (Bachelor's)
CAD 12,000 — 30,000 per year, depending on program and institution.
PG
Postgraduate (Master's)
CAD 8,000 — 20,000 per year for most master’s programs.
PGD
PG Diploma
CAD 7,500 — 15,000, often the fastest route to a PGWP-eligible credential.
Across a full program, total cost for an Indian student typically runs to tuition and living expenses combined.
QUESTIONS WE HEAR OFTEN
Canada study visa, answered plainly
What is a Canada study visa?
It’s the study permit that lets international students attend a Designated Learning Institution in Canada, issued by IRCC once you’ve secured admission and met the financial and health requirements.
What's the Canada study visa processing time?
Most study permit applications from India are processed in around 4 to 8 weeks, though this shifts with application volume and how complete your file is. GIC funding and medical clearance can each add a few weeks if not arranged in advance — we sequence them so your Canada student visa processing time stays as short as possible.
What are the Canada study visa requirements?
An acceptance letter from a recognized institution, proof of funds (often via the GIC program), a clean criminal record, good health, and — depending on your program — language proficiency scores.
Do I need IELTS for a Canada study visa?
It depends on the institution and program — some require IELTS or an equivalent test, others accept alternative proof of English or French proficiency. We confirm the exact requirement for your chosen course before you book a test.
Can I work while studying in Canada?
Yes — most study permit holders can work part-time during term and full-time during scheduled breaks, without a separate work permit.
Why use a study visa Canada consultant instead of applying myself?
You can file directly with IRCC, but a consultant catches the details that most often trigger refusals — weak proof of funds, an unclear statement of purpose, or GIC and medical timing that doesn’t line up with your intake. Ebenezer reviews the full file before submission, not after a rejection.
Get your study visa file reviewed by a consultant, not a chatbot
Tell us your target intake, program and university — and we’ll map your GIC, medical and application timeline against a realistic Canada study visa processing time.
+91 9870505777
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Gurgaon, Haryana, India