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Designated Learning Institutions (DLI) List Canada

Collegepedia lists 1404 Designated Learning Institutions across 12 provinces and territories, from the IRCC Designated Learning Institutions list, 23 Oct 2026; 729 are PGWP-eligible. Institutions are grouped by province below.

Last updated: 23 October 2026

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Eligibility per IRCC DLI list, 23 Oct 2026; not every programme at an eligible institution qualifies — check the programme on IRCC's list. Official list: canada.ca.

Alberta (158)

See the 71 PGWP-eligible institutions in Alberta

British Columbia (192)

See the 59 PGWP-eligible institutions in British Columbia

Manitoba (41)

See the 21 PGWP-eligible institutions in Manitoba

New Brunswick (38)

See the 27 PGWP-eligible institutions in New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador (28)

See the 22 PGWP-eligible institutions in Newfoundland and Labrador

Northwest Territories (3)

See the 3 PGWP-eligible institutions in Northwest Territories

Nova Scotia (38)

See the 11 PGWP-eligible institutions in Nova Scotia

Ontario (489)

See the 200 PGWP-eligible institutions in Ontario

Prince Edward Island (19)

See the 13 PGWP-eligible institutions in Prince Edward Island

Quebec (354)

See the 265 PGWP-eligible institutions in Quebec

Saskatchewan (31)

See the 24 PGWP-eligible institutions in Saskatchewan

Yukon (13)

See the 13 PGWP-eligible institutions in Yukon

Frequently asked questions

What is a Designated Learning Institution?

An institution approved by a province or territory to host international students. A study permit needs a letter of acceptance from a DLI.

How many DLIs are listed here?

1404 institutions across 12 provinces and territories, from the IRCC Designated Learning Institutions list, 23 Oct 2026. 729 are marked PGWP-eligible.

Does being a DLI mean the institution is PGWP-eligible?

No. Only some DLIs are PGWP-eligible, and not every programme at an eligible institution qualifies. Check IRCC's list.

Where is the official list?

IRCC publishes it on canada.ca: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/designated-learning-institutions-list.html