Campus News2 min read2025-06-26

Canada Updates PGWP Eligibility

The Canadian government has recently made significant updates to the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), affecting numerous international students and educational institutions alike. This overhaul incl...

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Ayomiku

26 Jun 2025

Canada Updates PGWP Eligibility
Key takeaways
  • The Canadian government has recently made significant updates to the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), affecting numerous international students and educational institutions alike.
  • This overhaul includes the addition of nearly 120 new fields of study while simultaneously removing 180 from the list of eligible programs.
  • Stakeholders in the education sector have voiced their concerns regarding the changes, highlighting a disconnect between the updated eligibility criteria and the actual labour market demands across various regions.

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