This page contains information unique to international students. Please also take a look at our enrolment and registration pages for course and degree related content.
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Incoming International Students
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q. Where can I find information about obtaining a permit to study in Canada?
Please see this page: Student Life, University of Toronto — Study Permit.
Q. Will the upcoming term be delivered remote, or in-person?
Please see this page: Faculty of Information Resource and FAQs Page for COVID-19.
Q. Does the University of Toronto provide any quarantine accommodations or travel information for international students?
Yes. Please see the Quick Links and Travel Resources sections at the top of this page, and the below resources:
TIMELINE
| Timeline | Action | Details |
| ASAP* | Accept your Offer of Admission | To secure your spot at the Faculty, you must first pay your deposit. |
| ASAP* | Connect with your local Canadian Embassy or Consulate and apply for your study permit | After applying for your Canadian study permit, the processing time may take up to 90 days. |
| April—August | Stay up to date with our Incoming New Student NewslettersAttend Admissions Events | Past Issues (2021) |
*As Soon As Possible
RESIDENCES
Residence is an important part of the university experience and we’re excited to be welcoming students to campus this fall. If you applied to live in residence, your experience will be a little different than what you imagined, but our goal is to make your residence life as fulfilling as possible and to support you every step of the way.
Individuals seeking graduate housing or student family housing are invited to refer to the following websites for more information:
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- University of Toronto St. George: Graduate House and Student Family Housing
- University of Toronto Mississauga: Graduate and Medical Housing and Family Housing
- University of Toronto Mississauga: Graduate and Medical Housing and University Family Housing — FAQ
Current International Students
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q. Where can I find information about renewing my permit to study in Canada?
Please see this page: Student Life, University of Toronto — Study Permit.
Q. Will the upcoming term be delivered remote, or in-person?
Please see this page: Faculty of Information Resource and FAQs Page for COVID-19.
Q. Does the University of Toronto provide any quarantine accommodations or travel information for international students?
Yes. Please see the Quick Links and Travel Resources sections at the top of this page, and the below resources:
Working International Students
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q. I am a full-time, registered student with a valid study permit. Am I eligible to work in Canada?
If you are an international student with full-time registration status and a valid study permit, you are eligible to work in Canada with some conditions.
Q. I already have a study permit. Do I need a work permit or Co-op work permit to work in Canada?
Yes. These are separate permits.
Q. Where can I find information about obtaining a permit to work in Canada?
Please view the following pages:
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- Student Life, University of Toronto — Work Permit (On-campus, off-campus, co-op, post-graduation, etc.)
- Faculty of Information, University of Toronto — Co-op Work Permit
Q. Is there a difference between a Co-op work permit and a regular work permit?
Yes. Please see this section below.
Q. As an international student, is Co-op an essential step in finding employment in Canada?
Receiving a University of Toronto degree in the Master of Information program is a globally-recognized credential. However, Co-op certainly provides a very targeted and specific corridor to entering the Canadian work environment and gaining domestic experience. Please also consider that co-op is one type of work-integrated learning opportunity; students not enrolled in co-op will have other avenues for gaining experience (e.g. practicum).
International students interested in Co-op need to have a valid Co-op work permit to work in their Co-op position(s).
CO-OP TIMELINE
- Summer (prior to arrival in September): apply for study permit with the offer of admissions.
- Year 1 Fall Term: receive the MI Co-op confirmation letter from the Faculty – start the online application process for the Co-op work permit.
- Study/work permit inquiries can only be answered by licensed Immigration Advisors. The Faculty is limited in their ability to answer these queries. Please connect with one of the University’s licensed immigration advisors by contacting the Centre of International Experience (CIE) at isa.cie@utoronto.ca or visit their website at: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/task/getting-a-work-permit.
CO-OP WORK PERMIT APPLICATION
Please be advised that the application process can be quite lengthy, sometimes taking upwards of 4 to 5 months for processing. We strongly recommend beginning the process as soon as possible to avoid any potential delays. Review the links below for additional information about how to begin your application. You should not start the work placement until you have the co-op work permit.
Please also note that the co-op work permit can only be used to complete the work associated with your degree requirement. The duration of that requirement is specified by your academic department. It is illegal for you to use the Co-op work permit longer than that, or to use it for jobs that will not satisfy your degree requirement.
Should you have any questions, there is additional support available via the university’s Centre for International Experience. Please connect with an Immigration Advisor at isa.cie@utoronto.ca as only licensed immigration advisors are able to answer study/work permit application questions.
Note: If you need a co-op eligibility letter for your permit application, urgently contact Co-op team at careers.ischool@utoronto.ca to request the letter. Provide your student number and type “Request Co-op Eligibility Letter” in the email subject line to ensure your request is promptly received.
CO-OP VIDEO GUIDES – Co-op work permit information and application process
Please view the videos below to guide you with your permit application.
- Getting a Work Permit
- Co-op Work Permit Part 1 — The Eligibility Criteria and the Required Documents
- Co-op Work Permit Part 2 — Answering the Questionnaire for Co-op work Permit
- Completing the Co-op Permit Application Form
- Creating an Account (Step-by-Step) with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Work as a Co-op Student or Intern
