What is a study permit?
A study permit is status document issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) which allows foreign nationals to temporarily reside in Canada and study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada. Most foreign nationals require a valid study permit to study in Canada.
Study permits are not entry documents, meaning they do not authorize entry into Canada. A temporary resident visa (TRV) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) are entry documents that authorize entry or re-entry into Canada.
Who requires a study permit?
All international students coming to study in Canada in programs longer than six months, must have a study permit. Post-graduation work permit (PGWP) holders may study in programs of up to six months without a study permit, if your program ends before your work permit expires.
The IRCC recommends all international students get a study permit, even if you do not need one. One benefit to this is that study permit holders can extend your stay or apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) from within Canada.
Study Permit conditions
Study permit holders are required to meet certain conditions to keep their status valid. If these conditions are not met, you may lose your student status and be directed to leave Canada. Non-compliance with study permit conditions may also result in the refusal of future study permit extension applications or a work permit application.
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Apply for your initial study permit from outside of Canada
As soon as you obtain your Letter of Acceptance from Trent, you should start the process to apply for your study permit. Review our application guide to learn more about the study permit application process.
Trent International also hosts monthly information sessions on how to apply for your initial study permit. You will receive email invitations to these sessions after you accept your offer.
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Extend your study permit
If your study permit will expire before you officially complete your study program in Canada, you must renew it at least 30 days before it expires. We recommend submitting your application to extend your study permit six months prior to expiry.
View our application guide to learn more about the process of extending your study permit.
Trent University's Designated Learning Institution Number
For Canadian immigration applications relating to your studies, IRCC will request Trent's Designated Learning Institution Number (DLI#). Trent’s Designated Learning Institution Number (DLI #) is O19395164223. Note that the first character of the DLI # is the letter O, not zero.
The immigration information on this page has been reviewed and endorsed by Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) in compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. However, this is not a legal document, and information may change without notice. Always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the most up-to-date information.