Adult Students (University and Post-secondary Education)
Most Canadian universities and colleges have career-development centres that offer résumé reviews, interview practice, career fairs and employer connections. Some also have advisers dedicated to international students.
Read the detailed answer →The right occupation depends on the student’s qualifications, work authorization, skills, regional labour market and immigration pathway.
Read the detailed answer →Starting salaries vary greatly by field, sector and location. Graduates in computer science or software engineering with several co-op terms can receive offers of CAD $120,000 to $180,000 or more at some large technology employers, but that is an exceptional outcome rather than a general benchmark.
Read the detailed answer →PGWP eligibility depends on the program, institution, credential, dates of study and, for some non-degree programs, the field-of-study requirement in force when the application is made.
Read the detailed answer →Co-op experience may help with employment, but it does not automatically make a program PGWP-eligible. Since April 1, 2026, eligible post-secondary international students no longer need a separate co-op work permit for required student work placements.
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