Collegepedia lists 1404 institutions on IRCC’s Designated Learning Institutions list; 729 offer programmes eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit. Browse them by province, see PGWP-eligible colleges, or sort by published tuition.
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Designated Learning Institution (DLI). An institution approved by a province or territory to host international students. A study permit needs a letter of acceptance from a DLI.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). An open work permit for graduates of an eligible programme. Canadian work experience counts toward Express Entry points.
Source: IRCC Designated Learning Institutions list (page dated 23 Oct 2026). Always confirm a programme’s eligibility there. Next, see what your profile scores with the Canada PR points calculator.
A DLI is an institution approved by a province or territory to host international students. To apply for a study permit you need a letter of acceptance from a DLI.
The PGWP is an open work permit you can apply for after graduating from an eligible programme. Canadian work experience counts toward Express Entry points.
No. Eligibility is listed per institution on IRCC's DLI list, but not every programme at an eligible institution qualifies. Check the specific programme on IRCC's list before you apply.
1404 institutions across 12 provinces and territories from the IRCC Designated Learning Institutions list, 23 Oct 2026; 729 are marked PGWP-eligible.
IRCC publishes the Designated Learning Institutions list on canada.ca. We link to it on this page, and it is the authority if anything here differs.
Yes, use the Canada PR points calculator on Collegepedia to estimate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.