The guides and web sites below provide an overview of rules and regulations for international students interested in studying in Canada. In addition, the guides offer some practical suggestions that will help you prepare for your stay in Canada.

Studying in Canada: A guide for foreign students
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) publishes Studying in Canada: A guide for foreign students, a booklet aimed primarily at students who intend to enroll in long-term programs. The guide covers topics such as passports, visas, student authorization and cost of living.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Public Inquiries
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0J9 Canada
CIC Canada Web site

Study in Canada Web site
Commonly linked to Canadian diplomatic and consular mission web sites, the Study in Canada web site offers an overview of the Canadian educational system, outlines the process for obtaining visa approval, and provides information on living in Canada, including sections on costs and budgeting. The site contains limited information about scholarships and awards.
Study in Canada site

The International Students Handbook
The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) publishes The International Students Handbook, which offers an overview of life in Canada and practical information about such topics as Canadian social and political history, geography, climate, legal and education systems, transportation, postal services, and health insurance coverage, all as they apply to international students. Available in English and French. Orders from outside Canada cost approximately $15, including postage. Inside Canada the cost is approximately $11, including postage. Bulk rates are also available.

Canadian Bureau for International Education
220 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 1100
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Z9 Canada
Phone: (613) 237-4820
Fax: (213) 237-1073
The Canadian Bureau for International Education site