Are Master's graduates eligible for 3-year PGWPs in Canada?

Yes under IRCC 2026 guidelines, all graduates from master's degree programs qualify for a full 3-year PGWP regardless of course duration.

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World-class education, high quality of life, and up to 3 years Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) offering clear permanent residency (PR) pathways via Express Entry & PNP.

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Why Pakistani Students Choose Canada

Up to 3-Year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) upon university graduation

Direct permanent residency pathways through Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Safe, multicultural society with high living standards and student safety

Co-op work terms providing paid industry work experience during studies

Admission Intakes & Academic Entry Standards

Major Intakes

Fall (September), Winter (January), and Summer (May)

English Benchmark

Overall 6.5 (No band below 6.0) or PTE Academic 60+

Min CGPA / Score

2.7 / 4.0 CGPA or 60%+ in HEC Recognized Degree

Popular Degree Programs & Majors

Information Technology & Cloud ComputingBusiness Analytics & Supply Chain ManagementHealthcare Administration & NursingCivil & Structural Engineering

Top Recognized Universities & Tiers

University of Toronto

University of British Columbia

McGill University

York University

University of Waterloo

Tuition Fees & Financial Requirements (2026)

Annual Tuition Fee

CAD $18,000 – $34,000 / Year

Living Expenses

CAD $20,635 / Year (IRCC baseline living requirement)

Bank Holding Rule

GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) of CAD $20,635 + 1-Year Tuition Payment

Post-Study Work Permit & PR Policy

IRCC Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 2026

Work Permit DurationUp to 3 Years open work permit post-graduation

PR Transition PathwayCanadian Experience Class (CEC), Express Entry Category Draws & PNP

Part-Time Student Job Rules

Allowed Term Hours

20 Hours per week off-campus during terms (Full-time during semester breaks)

Average Minimum Wage

CAD $16.75 – $17.30 / Hour (Canadian Provincial Minimum Wage)

Embassy Visa Document Checklist for Pakistanis

1Valid Pakistani Passport

2Official Letter of Acceptance (LOA) & Designated Learning Institution (DLI) Code

3Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) where required

4GIC Receipt of CAD $20,635 & Tuition Deposit Fee Proof

5Upfront Medical Exam Receipt from IRCC Approved Panel Physician

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