Information for international applicants

Graduate Studies VISA Requirements

To enter Canada, a "Student Authorization" (Student Visa) is required. Apply to the nearest Canadian Consular or Immigration Office as soon as you receive an official letter of acceptance from the Faculty of Graduate Studies as it may take eight to ten weeks for processing; for students applying from the People's Republic of China, it may take six months.

To apply for your Student Authorization, you will require: UBC letter of acceptance, valid passport, evidence of adequate funds for your tuition, maintenance for yourself and, if married, your spouse and your children, plus travel funds to and from Canada. Once your application for a visa is approved, your UBC letter of acceptance will be returned to you. You should retain it for presentation to the Immigration Officer at the Canadian point of entry.

To Faculty of Graduate Studies: Document Requirements for International Students