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Study Nursing & Registered Nursing in Canada

Nursing is one of Canada's most acute labour shortages. Registered Nursing (RN), Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), and Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs at accredited Canadian schools qualify for PGWP and lead directly to healthcare category Express Entry draws and PNP priority nominations.

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Why study Nursing & Registered Nursing in Canada?

Nursing is one of Canada's most acute labour shortages. Registered Nursing (RN), Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), and Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs at accredited Canadian schools qualify for PGWP and lead directly to healthcare category Express Entry draws and PNP priority nominations.

Your study → work → PR pathway

NOC TEER 1 (RN/NP) and TEER 2 (LPN) — eligible for CEC, FSW, and healthcare category draws; many provinces fast-track nurses via PNP

Costs and timelines

Tuition and timelines vary by institution and intake — we confirm current figures with you during your assessment.

For informatory and consultation purposes only — visa rules, fees, and intake windows change; verify with the relevant official source and book a personal consultation before acting.

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How a Canadian study permit gets filed

Six weeks of preparation. One filing window.

Profile & program

Match your background to PGWP-eligible programs at DLI institutions. Avoid business diplomas (excluded from PGWP for college-level).

PAL / TAL or grad-exemption

Provincial Attestation Letter for undergraduates; grad-program applicants are exempt as of January 2026.

Documents & funds

GIC + first-year tuition proof, IELTS / TEF, statement of purpose, biometrics. Documents tailored to the visa office for your country of residence.

Filing & landing

IRCC online filing, port-of-entry strategy, SIN setup, PGWP eligibility tracking from week one.

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