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.

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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

Letter of acceptance from a DLI

Valid passport

Proof of tuition & living funds

GIC certificate (CAD 20,635)

Medical Clearance Certificate

Clean criminal record

Proof of good health

Language proficiency scores

Statement of purpose

Passport photographs

Proof of return transportation costs

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.

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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.

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)

CAD 12,000 — 30,000 per year, depending on program and institution.

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.

Yes — most study permit holders can work part-time during term and full-time during scheduled breaks, without a separate work permit.

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.

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