¶¡ÏãÔ°AV

Study & Work

International students who wish to work in Canada after graduation may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new PGWP eligibility requirements for students applying for a study permit. To qualify, students must graduate from a program in a priority field.

Students who applied for a study permit before November 1, 2024, are not affected by these changes and remain eligible to apply for a PGWP regardless of their field of study.

If you are interested in working in Canada after you graduate, ensure your program aligns with the . Based on current information, the programs listed below have been assigned a CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) code by Ontario's Ministry of Colleges and Universities that meet these requirements, and may allow you to acquire a PGWP after completing your studies.

Contact a Regional Manager based on your location if you have questions about ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV programs, PGWP, and more.

 

Eligible ProgramsCredentialCIP Code
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics EngineeringBaccalaureate Degree14.4201
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (¶¡ÏãÔ°AV)Baccalaureate Degree51.3801
Civil Engineering TechnicianOntario College Diploma15.0201
Computer ProgrammingOntario College Diploma11.0201
Computer Networking and Cyber SecurityOntario College Diploma11.1003
Construction TechniquesOntario College Certificate46.0000
CybersecurityOntario College Graduate Certificate11.1003
Cybersecurity - Canadian ContextOntario College Graduate Certificate11.1003
Early Childhood EducationOntario College Diploma19.0709
Electrical Engineering Technician – Process Automation and TradesOntario College Diploma15.0303
Graphic Design – Digital Media and DesignOntario College Advanced Diploma50.0409
Health Care AdministrationOntario College Graduate Certificate51.0704
Health Care Leadership - Canadian ContextOntario College Graduate Certificate51.0704
Health InformaticsOntario College Graduate Certificate57.2706
Internationally Educated Nurses - Nursing In CanadaOntario College Graduate Certificate51.3801
Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Maintenance (Millwright)Ontario College Certificate47.0303
Mechanical Techniques – Machine ShopOntario College Certificate48.0503
Metal FabricationOntario College Diploma48.0506
Motive Power Fundamentals - Heavy Equipment and Truck RepairOntario College Certificate47.0302
Motive Power Technician - Advanced RepairOntario College Diploma47.0302
Natural Environment Technician – Conservation and ManagementOntario College Diploma03.0201
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist AssistantOntario College Diploma51.0806
Personal Support WorkerOntario College Certificate51.2602
Personal Support Worker - DevelopmentalOntario College Diploma51.2602
Practical NursingOntario College Diploma51.3901
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and DegreesOntario College Certificate51.1199
Social Service WorkerOntario College Diploma44.0000
Supply Chain ManagementOntario College Graduate Certificate52.0203
Supply Chain Management – Emergent TechnologiesOntario College Graduate Certificate52.0203
Welding TechniquesOntario College Certificate48.0508