Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) program eligibility

As an international student, you may be eligible to work in Canada under the post-graduate work permit program (PGWP) after you graduate. Only some NSCC programs are eligible.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has new eligibility requirements for field of study that affect all students who apply for a study permit after November 1, 2024.

• Eligibility also depends on further criteria outlined by IRCC. Learn more about working in Canada after graduation.

Eligible PGWP programs

The following programs meet the IRCC field of study requirement for PGWP.

Note: Some programs in this list have delivery options (such as blended flex, online, part-time, program duration) that do not qualify for PGWP. Learn more about PGWP eligibility.

This list is subject to change:

Non-eligible PGWP programs

The following programs do not meet the IRCC field of study requirement for PGWP for students who apply for a study permit after November 1, 2024. This list is subject to change: