RCIC · Designated Learning Institutions
Stay in Canada after you graduate
Choose a Designated Learning Institution that doesn't just educate you — it sets up the next decade of your life. Work. Permanent residence. Citizenship.
Where you study shapes how you stay
We've partnered with some of Canada's most respected Designated Learning Institutions — colleges, polytechnics, and universities that combine world-class teaching with practical, hands-on learning, affordable tuition, and strong support for international students once they arrive.
Every school on this page is PGWP-eligible, meaning their graduates can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit and begin building the Canadian work experience that opens the door to permanent residence.
Where the jobs are
Canadian employers are hiring across these sectors
- Health Care
- Trades & Construction
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Finance & Accounting
- Early Childhood Education
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Project Management
- Manufacturing
- Architecture
- Food & Beverage
- The Arts
Partner Schools
Choose where to begin
Explore our partner institutions below. Each link takes you to the school's official website. When you're ready, we'll recommend the specific programs — degree or diploma — that build the strongest PGWP and PR plan for your goals.
University Canada West
Vancouver, BC
British ColumbiaFairleigh Dickinson University (Vancouver)
Vancouver, BC
British ColumbiaAcsenda School of Management
Vancouver, BC
British ColumbiaVancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
British ColumbiaLaSalle College Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
British ColumbiaNorthern Lights College
Dawson Creek, BC
British ColumbiaRed Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB
AlbertaUniversity of Niagara Falls Canada
Niagara Falls, ON
OntarioFanshawe College
London, ON
OntarioMohawk College
Hamilton, ON
OntarioNiagara College
Niagara Region, ON
Ontario
Don't see your school? We work with other DLIs across Canada — get in touch and we'll tell you whether your program of choice is PGWP-eligible.
Not sure which school is right for you?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. We'll match you to a program that fits your budget, your career, and your long-term plan to stay in Canada.
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The information on this page is general in nature and is not legal or immigration advice. Immigration programs and their requirements, eligible occupations and NOC codes, language levels, points and scoring, draw cut-offs, processing times, deadlines, settlement-fund amounts, and government fees change frequently and without notice. Details described here may be out of date by the time you read them. Always confirm current requirements on the official Government of Canada website (canada.ca) and book a consultation for advice specific to your situation. Nothing here guarantees an invitation, approval, or any particular outcome.