Prospective International Students
Important update on study permit requirements for international graduate students
As of January 22, 2025, the Canadian government has introduced new measures affecting international graduate students applying for study permits. The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is closely monitoring these changes and will provide updates as needed. International students generally require a valid study permit to study in Canada. For more information on applying for a study permit, please visit the Centre for International Experience.
As part of your study permit application, you may need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) issued by the Ontario government. The university will issue your PAL after you accept your offer of admission. Once you accept your offer of admission you will receive an email notification when your PAL is available for download through your GradApp status page. Rotman School of Management applicants will download through the Applicant Community.
If your program requires an admission deposit, we strongly recommend paying it as soon as possible to avoid delays.
Please visit the University of Toronto’s Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Are you applying to full-time graduate program at U of T?
“I have been exposed to a world of cutting-edge research, and it has been very rewarding.
- Boluwatife Awonaike
- PhD Student, Environmental Science
Learn how to apply as an international student.
Are you a prospective International Visiting Graduate Student (IVGS)?
“U of T really reflects the multicultural nature of the city of Toronto.
- Fabio Sa Carneiro Sczepanik
- Alumnus, PhD, Dentistry, Former International Visiting Graduate Student from Brazil
Learn more about U of T’s International Visiting Graduate Student (IVGS) program.
Are you a prospective exchange student?
“Toronto has become one of the major research centres for AI in North America.
- Cedric Beaulac
- PhD Candidate, Statistical Sciences
If you are from one of U of T’s partner institutions and are interested in studying at U of T as an exchange student, visit the Centre for International Experience website for information about coming to U of T as an incoming exchange student.
Are you a prospective Joint Educational Placement (JEP) student?
“I love how Toronto embraces diversity. The moment I arrived here, I felt I belonged.
- Criselda Jean Cruz
- International Visiting Graduate Student, Chemical and Physical Sciences
Learn about the Joint Educational Placement (JEP) program at the University of Toronto.