On January 22, 2024, the Federal Government announced changes to how study permits are issued to international students. This is a temporary measure in place to stabilize the number of new study permits issued for two years.
Most international undergraduate students outside of Canada applying for a new study permit will now also need a Provincial Attestation Letter. As policies will continue to be clarified in the coming weeks, students are encouraged to refer to the below pages for the latest updates.
- Current and prospective international students can find updated information about study permits on the Student Services website, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
- International undergraduate prospective students can also refer to UBC Admissions information on applying for a study permit, as well as an accompanying blog post.
