Following the pandemic, the globe has virtually returned to normal, and many prospective students are now ready to restart their plans to study in Canada. However, since only around 60% of study permits are approved, this can often be easier said than done.
Depending on the nation you’re applying from, your chances of getting a study permit vary (you can view the approval rates by country here). However, even if you submit your application from a nation where applications are more likely to be approved, you should never undervalue the demands that officials place on study permit applications.
What can you do, then, to improve your application’s chances of getting approved for a study permit?
1. Select a reputed institution of higher learning:
There are more than 1,500 designated learning institutions for higher education in Canada (DLIs). You need a letter of acceptance from a DLI in order to be eligible to apply for a study visa, though there are many more factors to take into account when choosing your school than just whether it is on the list of recognised DLIs.
Generally speaking, your chances of getting a study visa are better if the school is better. Investigating your school’s reputation is the best method to find out! Take into account the institution’s placement on lists of the best universities or colleges, the difficulty of the admissions procedure, and the graduation and post-graduation employment rates.
Additionally, you should look into the department’s size and whether the school has a good reputation in your profession. To determine whether your school is a good fit for your intended studies, it is a good idea to compare the course at your desired school with similar courses offered at other DLIs.
2. Pick a course that relates to your prior coursework and employment:
When choosing a programme to enrol in, there are a few other important factors to take into account. It may be tempting to choose a programme because it seems intriguing, but it’s crucial that you follow the following concepts with your academic and professional background. The officer will evaluate your application and determine whether the planned studies are a logical next step for your career. Therefore, the officer will probably be concerned about the relevance of your studies if the programme is utterly unconnected to anything you have done in the past.
There should not be a direct correlation between the programme you choose and your prior work, but there should be one nonetheless.
It is crucial to demonstrate how your prior experiences have influenced your decision to pursue the recommended studies if you are unable to demonstrate how your desired programme is related to your prior coursework or professional experience. You can show the officer that you are genuinely interested in the programme by doing this.
3. Have a job when submitting your application:
Being employed when you apply is something you should do to boost any temporary resident application! This is crucial for a number of reasons, chief among them being your ability to support yourself while you stay in Canada and your ability to demonstrate that you will have a job or other options for employment when your time in Canada is done.
Being employed in a profession linked to your intended studies is very beneficial for study visa applications as it highlights the relevance of studying in Canada to your background and future professional goals.If you are applying for a study permit but are not currently employed, be sure to include a justification in your application and stress the importance of any prior employment you may have had.
