Sources of information

• International Services for Students website is a great resource to help you learn about visa regulations, housing, banking, transportation, schooling & childcare, and much more. Check out their Welcome Guide for International Graduate Students for the most comprehensive information.
  
• The International Students section also provides helpful information.

Study permits and visas

• Apply for your study permit and any permits for accompanying family members. Please visit the International Student Advising page to learn more about bringing your family to Canada.
• If you plan to visit or stop over in another country en route to Canada, you should check with that country’s Embassy/Consulate to find out which documents you and your family will need.
• If you are planning to transit through the United States, the U.S. has suspended its policy of allowing travelers to pass through U.S. airports in transit to foreign destinations without a visa if they would otherwise require a visa to enter the U.S. This change has no effect upon Canadian citizens nor upon those who qualify to enter the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program. Before you book your flight to Canada, you should ensure that you have the proper documents. Check with the United States Embassy or Consulate closest to you.

Delays/Deferrals

• If you are having trouble obtaining your study permit or facing other delays, please see deferrals and postponing your arrival.

Medical insurance

• Ensure you have mandatory medical insurance for yourself and any accompanying family members for your first term in Canada.

Arrival dates

• To help you plan your arrival to Vancouver, note any important dates, including residence move-in dates, orientation dates, and employment contract start dates (if applicable).

You've arrived in Canada, now what?

• Learn more about your next steps after you arrive →

Financial Aid

• The Financial Aid and Awards Office is committed to providing funding opportunities for International students to financially assist qualified applicants in reaching their educational goals.