Admissions
UBC opens applications for the 2027/28 academic year
Planning ahead for UBC? Undergraduate applications for the next academic year are now open.
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The updates behind your next step
Recent News
What’s happening at Canadian institutions and IRCC—and what it could mean for your studies. Clear summaries, official sources and practical next steps, all in one place.
From Canadian institutions
Admission announcements, campus events and opportunities to explore.
From IRCC
Study permit and immigration updates relevant to international students.
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Scholarships
Waterloo lists a $10,000 entrance scholarship for international students
Eligible international entrants can receive a first-year award without a separate scholarship application.
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Campus events
Explore Waterloo at its November Fall Open House
Waterloo invites prospective students to explore programs, co-op, admissions and campus life on November 14.
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French-language studies
Francophone student pilot extended through August 2027
IRCC announced another year for the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot, extending it through August 2027.
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Co-op & work placements
A separate co-op work permit is no longer needed for eligible placements
From April 1, 2026, eligible post-secondary students no longer need a separate permit for required student work placements.
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Graduate studies
Public-institution master’s and doctoral students receive a PAL/TAL exemption
IRCC’s 2026 allocation notice includes a PAL/TAL exemption for master’s and doctoral degree students at public DLIs.
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