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    Canada Study Permit - Master's & Doctoral Study from Bangladesh

    Study Permit guidance for master's and doctoral degree programmes at Canadian designated learning institutions.

    Last Updated: 31 August 2026

    A Canada Study Permit authorizes eligible foreign nationals to study at a designated learning institution (DLI). Bangladeshi nationals accepted into a master's or doctoral degree programme generally need a Study Permit before travelling to Canada. This page focuses on graduate degree applicants and the academic, research and financial evidence used to support the application.

    Applicants need a valid letter of acceptance, sufficient funds and a credible study purpose. From 1 January 2026, degree-granting master's and doctoral students at public DLIs are exempt from PAL/TAL; Quebec follows separate provincial requirements. Eligible doctoral applicants applying online from outside Canada may also receive faster processing. 

    Document Checklist

    1. Passport: Valid passport for the intended trip to Canada. Provide a clear colour copy of the biographical page and pages containing stamps, visas or other markings; IRCC currently advises the travel document should generally be valid for the planned travel and study period.
    2. Previous Passport(s) & Travel History: Copies of previous passport(s), visas and relevant entry/exit records to support the applicant's travel history and ensure consistency with the information declared in the application. IRCC may consider travel evidence from the previous 10 years.
    3. IRCC Online Application, Forms & Personalized Checklist: Apply online through the IRCC Secure Account. Complete IMM 1294 and IMM 5707 for applicants aged 18 or over; include IMM 5257 SCH1 and other forms where applicable, upload the personalized checklist documents and pay the required fees.
    4. Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a DLI: Provide the official LOA for the master's or doctoral degree programme, showing the institution, programme, tuition and study dates. The DLI must verify the LOA with IRCC when requested.
    5. PAL/TAL Exemption / Quebec Requirement: From 1 January 2026, degree-granting master's and doctoral students at public DLIs are PAL/TAL-exempt. Other cases may still require a PAL/TAL. Quebec applicants must meet the applicable CAQ requirements.
    6. Study Plan, Academic & Research Evidence: Provide the one-page study plan requested by the Singapore visa office, relevant notarized university/college diplomas and transcripts, and a CV where required. Add research proposal, supervisor/departmental evidence and language-test results where relevant to the programme and admission.
    7. Tuition, Funding & Financial Support: Provide tuition/deposit receipts where paid and scholarship, assistantship, research grant or loan evidence where applicable. Show first-year tuition, transportation and current living funds of CAD 22,895 for one applicant outside Quebec, plus a credible funding plan for the full programme.
    8. Personal Bank Statements & Financial Evidence: Provide 6 months of bank history showing the account holder, balances and transactions, together with a clear source-of-funds explanation. Add other credible financial evidence where relevant.
    9. Proof of Occupation: Documents confirming your current professional status and ties to your home country, such as employment certificates, leave approval, pay slips, salary statements, study evidence or business-related documents. These should be recent, consistent with your application and support your ongoing occupation and expected return after the visit.
    10. Employer / Study / Business Supporting Letter: Where applicable, provide a letter confirming the applicant's role or enrolment, salary or relevant status, length of employment or study, approved leave and expected continuation after the visit. For employed applicants, provide a recent employer letter on official letterhead with employment, salary and employer contact details, along with recent 6 months' payslips to support ongoing employment and declared income.
    11. Business/Company Financial Evidence (where applicable): Self-employed applicants may provide recent business bank statements, ownership evidence and other records that help demonstrate active business operations, income and the source of funds used for the trip.
    12. Business Registration & Tax Records (where applicable): Relevant Trade License, Incorporation Certificate, company registration documents, TIN and Income Tax Return records may be included where they support the applicant's business status, income and ties to Bangladesh.
    13. Personal TIN & ITR: Personal TIN certificate and recent Income Tax Return records may be included to support declared income, financial history and economic ties where relevant to the applicant's circumstances.
    14. Sponsor Income & Relationship Evidence (where applicable): If funded by parents or another sponsor, provide relationship evidence, employment or business records, tax documents and a clear explanation of the sponsor's financial capacity and source of funds.
    15. Proof of Legal Residence in Bangladesh (where applicable): Applicants who are not Bangladeshi nationals should provide evidence of lawful residence in Bangladesh.
    16. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate or family-related documents where applicable, especially when they help explain family composition, accompanying travellers or ties outside Canada.
    17. Police Certificate & Immigration Medical Examination: Provide police certificates for each country or territory where you have lived for 6 consecutive months or longer since age 18. Complete an IRCC medical examination with a panel physician. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Confirm the Graduate Programme, DLI & Study Permit Requirements

    Confirm the master's or doctoral degree programme, DLI and public-DLI status, plus any PAL/TAL or Quebec requirements. Check programme suitability and current PGWP eligibility.

    Step 2

    Obtain the LOA & Confirm PAL/TAL / Quebec Requirements

    Obtain the DLI letter of acceptance. From 1 January 2026, degree-granting master's and doctoral students at public DLIs are PAL/TAL-exempt; otherwise provide one where required. Quebec follows CAQ rules.

    Step 3

    Prepare the Academic, Research & Financial File

    Prepare the one-page study plan, academic and research evidence, funding documents, bank history and sponsor evidence, plus police and medical documents where applicable.

    Step 4

    Apply Online & Pay the IRCC Fees

    Apply online through the IRCC Secure Account, complete the required forms and pay CAD 150 plus the biometrics fee where applicable.

    Step 5

    Give Biometrics & Complete Required Medicals

    If required, receive the BIL and book a free biometric appointment at a Canada VAC in Bangladesh. Eligible doctoral applicants should give biometrics within 2 weeks of the BIL for faster processing.

    Step 6

    LOA Verification & IRCC Assessment

    The DLI verifies the LOA and IRCC assesses study purpose, funds and admissibility. Further evidence or an interview may be requested; eligible doctoral applications may receive 2-week processing after required steps are complete.

    Step 7

    Passport, Approval Letter & Entry to Canada

    If approved and IRCC requests the passport, submit it through a Canada VAC. After return, check the visa details before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Graduate study purpose or academic progression is unclear

    How UnivEase helps

    We help connect the programme or research focus with the applicant's academic history, professional direction, reasons for choosing Canada and realistic post-study goals.

    Funding plan or source of funds is weak

    How UnivEase helps

    We review tuition, living-cost requirements, scholarships, sponsor capacity, bank history and source of funds so the first-year and full-duration financial plan is presented coherently.

    LOA, PAL/TAL exemption or graduate evidence is incomplete

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check the DLI and degree level, LOA, exemption evidence, academic records, study plan, research or funding documents and required IRCC forms before submission.

    Temporary intent or application consistency is not convincing

    How UnivEase helps

    We help present home ties, career plans and immigration history clearly while ensuring the forms, study narrative, family information and supporting evidence remain consistent.

    VFS & Embassy

    Embassy

    High Commission of Canada, Dhaka
    Address: United Nations Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
    Telephone: +880 2 5566 8444
    Visa Queries: IRCC Web Form
    Website: Click Here
    Access: Services are generally by appointment
    Office Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 08:00-16:30; Thursday 08:00-13:30 

    Visa Application Centre

    Canada Visa Application Centres, Bangladesh
    Locations: Dhaka; Chittagong; Sylhet.
    Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 09:00-17:00 at all three centres.
    Appointments: Biometrics after a BIL; booking is free. Passport submission appointment required after IRCC requests the passport.
    Website: Click Here 

    IRCC Visa Office

    IRCC Visa Office Serving Bangladesh – Singapore
    Office: High Commission of Canada, Singapore
    Address: One George Street, #11-01, Singapore 049145
    Telephone: +65 6854 5900
    Visa & Immigration Email: singapore-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
    Visa Queries: IRCC Web Form 

    Frequently Asked Questions

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