For international students Study Permits

All international students studying in Canada for more than 6 months need a valid study permit. You must have a valid permit throughout your studies in Canada. A study permit is a document issued by the Canadian government that allows you to be in Canada and to study. It may also allow you to work on and/or off-campus as long as you meet the requirements. 

Determine whether you need a study permit here

You will need to accept your U of T offer of admission and pay the admission deposit to receive a PAL. The Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities will then issue your PAL to the university and will we provide it to you. You will receive an email notification when your PAL is available and ready to download through your Offer Page on the Join U of T Applicant Portal, or Engineering Applicant Portal.

If you need a PAL, you'll receive more information by email about getting one after you receive an offer of admission.

The Government of Canada has advised that study permit applications submitted without attestation letters will be returned. We advise students to wait to submit their study permit application until they have received their PAL. However, we encourage you to begin prepare your study permit application after you receive an offer of admission. Our International Student Immigration Advisors on each campus are available to assist you in preparing your best application.

Find more information about applying for a study permit

Our Authorized Immigration Advisors are here to support you during the study permit application process; including how to prepare your application. Please reach out if you have questions:

• St. George Campus – Our Centre for International Experience provides detailed information about the application process and local resources for the St. George campus.
• Mississauga Campus – Our International Education Centre at UTM provides detailed information about the application process and local resources for students at U of T Mississauga.
• Scarborough Campus – Our International Student Centre at UTSC provides detailed information about the application process and local resources for students at U of T Scarborough.