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Understanding Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligibility in Canada

If you’re an international student in Canada, knowing your eligibility for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is essential for planning your career after graduation. The PGWP allows graduates to work in Canada, gaining valuable professional experience in their field of study. However, not every institution or program qualifies you for this work permit. To avoid surprises, it’s important to know which educational institutions and study programs offer a pathway to the PGWP.

What Is a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)?

The PGWP is a work permit that gives international students in Canada the chance to work after completing their studies. Depending on the length of your program, a PGWP can allow you to work in Canada for up to three years. This permit is particularly valuable because it offers the flexibility to work in any field or industry and for any employer across Canada, helping you build a career that aligns with your academic training. Many students use this experience to increase their chances of qualifying for Canadian permanent residency through programs like Express Entry.

Eligibility Requirements for a PGWP

While the PGWP opens doors for international students to gain work experience, it has specific eligibility requirements. One of the most important factors is the type of educational institution you attend. Canada recognizes only certain institutions, known as Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs), for PGWP eligibility. However, not all DLIs offer programs that qualify for the PGWP. Therefore, it’s essential to check if the DLI you’re interested in also has PGWP-eligible programs.

To qualify for a PGWP, you must complete a full-time program at a PGWP-eligible DLI and meet all other necessary criteria. These criteria often include completing a program that is at least eight months long, as shorter programs generally do not qualify for the permit. Additionally, the program should lead to a certificate, diploma, or degree that aligns with Canadian educational standards.

Checking PGWP Eligibility of Your Institution and Program

It’s highly recommended that international students review the PGWP eligibility of their desired institution and program before committing to study. The Government of Canada provides an updated list of DLIs that offer PGWP-eligible programs. You can find this list on the official Canadian immigration website, which categorizes institutions by province and indicates whether their programs qualify for the PGWP.

Meeting Additional Criteria for PGWP Approval

List of College in Ontario which doesn't provide PGWP Programs

List 1: College / University	Location	Campus	PGWP Eligible or not
A1-Global College of Health, Business, and Technology	Mississauga	East Campus, West Campus	No
ABC Access Business College	Brampton	Brampton	No
ABC Access Business College	North York	North York	No
ABM College of Health and Technology	Toronto		No
Académie de Dessin de Mode Richard Robinson Academy of Fashion Design	Ottawa	Ottawa	No
Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS) Inc.	Toronto	Toronto	No
Academy of Learning	Brampton	Brampton, Mississauga	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	North York	North York	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	Oshawa	Oshawa	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	Fort Erie	Fort Erie	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	Owen Sound	Owen Sound	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	Toronto	Toronto	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	Scarborough	Scarborough	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	Belleville	Belleville	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	Etobicoke	Etobicoke	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	Scarborough	Lawrence Campus	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	Toronto	Bay/Queen	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	Kingston, Mississauga	Kingston Campus, Mississauga Campus	No
Academy of Learning Career and Business College	Brampton	Brampton	No
Academy of Learning College	Ottawa	Ottawa	No
Academy of Learning College	Hamilton	Hamilton Campus	No
ACE Acumen Academy	Brampton	Brampton	No
ACE Acumen Academy	Toronto	1440 Don Mills Rd. (Kern Rd. Campus)	No
ACE Acumen Academy	Toronto	1446 Don Mills Rd.	No
ACE Acumen Academy	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
Adler Graduate Professional School	Toronto	Toronto	Yes
Affirm College of Healthcare, Culinary Arts, Business and Technology	Hamilton	Hamilton	No
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada Inc.	Maple	Maple	No
AIM Academy	Toronto	Toronto	No
AIMS College Healthcare Management Technology	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
Algoma University	Brampton	Algoma at Brampton	Yes
Algoma University	Sault Ste. Marie	Main Campus	Yes
Algoma University	Timmins	Algoma at Timmins	Yes
Algonquin Careers Academy	Ottawa	Ottawa	No
Algonquin College	Ottawa	Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology	Yes
Algonquin College	Pembroke	Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, Pembroke Campus	Yes
Algonquin College	Perth	Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, Perth Campus	Yes
Algonquin College at CDI College Business, Technology and Healthcare	Brampton	Brampton	No
Algonquin College at CDI College Business, Technology and Healthcare	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
Algonquin College at CDI College Business, Technology and Healthcare	North York	North York	No
Algonquin College at CDI College Business, Technology and Healthcare	Scarborough	Scarborough	No
Alpha College of Business and Technology	Scarborough	Scarborough	No
Alpha College of Business and Technology	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology	Hamilton	Hamilton	No
Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology	Toronto	Toronto	No
Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology	Toronto	Downtown, North York	No
Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology	London	Brantford, Kitchener, London, Windsor	No
Anderson College, Health, Business & Technology	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
APlus Institute	Toronto	Toronto	No

List 2: College / University	Location	Campus	PGWP Eligible or not
Art & Technique Academy of Hairstyling and Esthetics	Oshawa	Oshawa Campus	No
Atlantic Career College	Brampton	Brampton	No
Avola College Of Hairstyling and Esthetics	Toronto	Toronto	No
Bay College of Health Business and Technology	Toronto	Toronto	No
Bayswater Toronto	Toronto	Toronto	No
Beta College of Business and Technology	Mississauga, Brampton	Mississauga, Brampton	No
BITTS International Career College	Brampton	Brampton	No
BITTS International Career College	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
BizTech College of Health Sciences, Business & Technology	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
Brampton Flight Centre	Caledon	Caledon	Yes (detailsfor Flight schools)
Brampton Skin Care Academy Inc.	Brampton	Brampton	No
Brantford Aviation College	Brantford	Brantford	No
Brock University	Hamilton	Hamilton Campus	Yes
Brock University	St. Catharines	Main Campus	Yes
Bryan College of Applied Health & Business Sciences	Toronto	Toronto	No
Business and Technical Training College Inc.	North York	North York	No
C.C.E.C. Canadian Career Education College Ltd	Vaughan	Vaughan	No
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology	Sudbury	Main Campus	Yes
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology at Hanson College of Business, Health and Technology	Brampton	Brampton	No (details)
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology at Hanson College of Business, Health and Technology	Toronto	Toronto	No (details)
Can-AIM Careers Academy	Toronto	Toronto	No
Canada Christian College & School of Graduate Theological Studies	Toronto	Toronto	Yes(details)
Canada College of Education	Toronto	Toronto	No
Canada’s National Ballet School	Toronto	Toronto	No
Canadian Academy of Dental Health & Community Sciences	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
Canadian All Care College	Toronto	Scarborough Campus, Toronto Campus	No
Canadian Automotive & Trucking Institute	Cambridge	Cambridge	No
Canadian Beauty College	Newmarket	Newmarket	No
Canadian Beauty College	Vaughan	Vaughan	No
Canadian Beauty College	Toronto	Toronto	No
Canadian Business College	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
Canadian Business College	Toronto	Scarborough Campus, Toronto Campus	No
Canadian Business Skills College of Technology	Markham	Markham	No
Canadian Care Academy Inc	Toronto	Toronto	No
Canadian Casino Gaming College Ltd.	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
Canadian College for Higher Studies	Scarborough	Scarborough	No
Canadian College of Business, Science & Technology	Brampton	Brampton, Mississauga, North York, Scarborough	No
Canadian College of Educators	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
Canadian College of Health, Science and Technology	Windsor	Windsor	No
Canadian College of Healthcare and Pharmaceutics	Toronto	Toronto	No
Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine	Toronto	Toronto, Victoria College	No
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine	Toronto	Toronto	Yes (detailsfor canadian-college-naturopathic-medicine.html)
Canadian College of Traditional Chinese Medicine	Mississauga	Mississauga	No
Canadian Flyers International College	Markham	Markham	Yes (details)
Canadian Forces College	North York	North York	Yes
Canadian International Career College	Toronto	Toronto	No
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC)	Toronto	Toronto	Yes (detailsfor Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC))
Canadian National Institute of Health Inc.	Ottawa	Ottawa	No
Canadian Natural Therapist and Aesthetics Academy	North York	North York	No
Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary	Hamilton	Hamilton	Yes(details)

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