Canada Sets Study Visa Quota for 2025: Key Details Revealed
Canada Announces Study Visa Quota 2025 permits for international study. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) outlines the number of permits allocated in each province across the country along with changes within requirements. It affects more on the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL).
Key Highlights:
437,000 Study Visas in 2025: Canada Targets 437,000 Study Visas in 2025.
Allocation for Graduate Students: 12% of these permits will be allocated to students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees.
There have been some new updates about the PAL for study permits, which is an important document for study permits.
Breakdown of Study Permits by Student Type:
The table below shows how study permits will be distributed among different groups of students:
| Type of Students | Number of Permits |
| Graduate degree students | 73,282 |
| Kindergarten to Grade 12 students | 72,200 |
| Other PAL/TAL-exempt applicants | 48,524 |
| PAL/TAL-required applicants | 242,994 |
| Total | 437,000 |
Provincial Study Permit Allocations
IRCC also shared how study permits will be divided by province. Here’s a look at the numbers:
| Province/Territory | PAL/TAL-Required Students | K-12 Students | Other Exempt Applicants |
| Alberta | 32,660 | 72,200 | 48,524 |
| British Columbia | 53,589 | ||
| Manitoba | 10,021 | ||
| New Brunswick | 6,430 | ||
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 4,664 | ||
| Northwest Territories | 220 | ||
| Nova Scotia | 8,297 | ||
| Nunavut | 220 | ||
| Ontario | 116,740 | ||
| Prince Edward Island | 1,250 | ||
| Quebec | 72,977 | ||
| Saskatchewan | 8,869 | ||
| Yukon | 339 | ||
| Total | 316,276 | 72,200 | 48,524 |
Updates on PAL Requirements
The Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) is now required for master’s and doctoral students applying for a study permit. However, some groups are exempt from this requirement, including:
- School Students (Kindergarten to Grade 12): No PAL is needed for younger students.
- Permit Renewals Without Changing Schools: Students renewing their study permits without switching Designated Learning Institutes (DLIs) are exempt.
- Priority and Vulnerable Groups: Special groups supported by the Canadian federal government are also exempt.
What This Means for International Students
These are the updates you need to know if you plan to study in Canada. If you are planning to pursue a graduate degree, apply for K-12 schooling, or renew your permit, this information will guide you through it.
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