Full tuition not needed to obtain Canada study permit

To be eligible to apply for a study visa in Canada, international students are no longer required to pay all or a portion of their tuition costs.

According to the Economic Times, a Canadian Federal Court decided that international students can be invited to apply for a study permit and will not be penalized for unpaid tuition during the application submission stage as long as they can demonstrate their ability to pay for tuition and other expenses when necessary.

The case included an Iranian student who applied for a study permit but had it denied by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) because the student had not paid his or her tuition (Tehrani v. Canada).

The decision removes a hurdle for foreigners seeking to enroll in academic programs in Canada who might not be able to cover all or a portion of their tuition at the time they apply for a study permit.

According to information made public by the IRCC, Canada will admit over 550,000 new international students in 2022, with Indian students continuing to benefit the most with over 226,450 visas granted.

Students who want to pursue higher education abroad frequently choose Canada as their destination.

As one of the most popular locations for international students, Canada is also one of the easiest and fastest ways for many Nigerians to achieve "japa."

Many Nigerians immigrate to Canada each year. The government has announced that between 2023 and 2025, it would welcome 1.5 million migrants.

The PUNCH had outlined six essential documents for Nigerians looking to study in Canada, along with an explanation of each one's requirement and significance.

Furthermore, it's crucial to understand that a study permit is not a visa and does not grant entry to Canada. Your study permit must still be accompanied by a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA).

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