Canada Revises List of Fields of Study Eligible for PGWP
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A fresh list of eligible fields of study for international students in non-degree programs has been laid out by the Canadian government. Notably, Canada’s International Student Program has seen some major changes with certain updates to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility criteria that were announced on June 25.
119 fields of study are now eligible for PGWP, while 178 fields of study have been removed from the eligibility list effective June 25. The new list has been released for international students in non-degree programs.
The newly eligible 119 programs are directly in line with the occupations across all the economic sectors, while the 178 removed programs no longer align with current labor market needs. This strategic update ensures international graduates can fill diligent workforce gaps in priority areas of Canada's economy.
PGWP-Eligible Programs: Full List for International Students
All the below-mentioned tables provide examples of educational programs along with their associated classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code that have been added and removed from PGWP eligibility for each field of study.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Programs
Here are the programs that are no longer PGWP-eligible
|
Program Name |
CIP Code |
|
Agriculture, general |
01.0000 |
|
Agricultural business and management, general |
01.0101 |
|
Farm/farm and ranch management |
01.0104 |
|
Agricultural power machinery operation |
01.0204 |
|
Crop production |
01.0304 |
Note: No new educational programs have been added to PGWP eligibility for Agriculture and Agri-Food programs.
Education Programs
Here are educational programs that are now PGWP-eligible:
Program Name | CIP Code |
French language/French language arts teacher education | 13.1325 |
Biology teacher education | 13.1322 |
Computer teacher education | 13.1321 |
Chemistry teacher education | 13.1323 |
Drama and dance teacher education | 13.1324 |
Healthcare and Social Services Programs
Here are healthcare and social services programs that are no longer PGWP-eligible:
Program Name | CIP Code |
Bilingual, multilingual and multicultural education, other | 13.0299 |
Multicultural education | 13.0202 |
Indigenous education | 13.0203 |
College student counselling and personnel services | 13.1102 |
Student counselling and personnel services, other | 13.1199 |
Here are the PGWP-eligible programs for healthcare and social services:
Program Name | CIP Code |
Veterinary medicine (DVM) | 01.8001 |
Veterinary/animal health technology/technician and veterinary assistant | 01.8301 |
Dentistry (DDS, DMD) | 51.0401 |
Dental clinical sciences, general (MS, MSc, PhD) | 51.0501 |
Oral biology and oral and maxillofacial pathology (MS, MSc, PhD) | 51.0503 |
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Programs
Here are STEM programs are no longer PGWP-eligible:
Program Name | CIP Code |
Agricultural and extension education services | 01.0801 |
Natural resources/conservation, general | 03.0101 |
Environmental studies | 03.0103 |
Water, wetlands and marine resources management | 03.0205 |
Environmental/natural resources management and policy, other | 03.0299 |
Here are STEM programs that are now PGWP-eligible:
Program Name | CIP Code |
Architecture (BArch, BA, BS, BSc, MArch, MA, MS, MSc, DArch, PhD) | 04.0201 |
Advanced architectural design (MArch, MA, MS, MSc, DArch, PhD) | 04.0202 |
Landscape architecture (BS, BSc, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) | 04.0601 |
Trade Programs
Program Name | CIP Code |
Solar energy technology/technician | 15.1703 |
Electrical and power transmission installation/installer, general | 46.0301 |
Building/property maintenance | 46.0401 |
Building/home/construction inspection/inspector | 46.0403 |
Drywall installation/drywaller | 46.0404 |
Here are the trade programs that are now PGWP-eligible:
|
Program Name |
CIP Code |
|
Construction management, general |
52.2001 |
|
Construction project management |
52.2002 |
|
Diver, professional and instructor |
49.0304 |
|
Cabinetmaking and millwork |
48.0703 |
|
Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist technology/CNC machinist |
48.0510 |
Transport Programs
Program Name | CIP Code |
Public transportation and infrastructure planning/studies | 44.0403 |
Airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician | 47.0607 |
Engine machinist | 47.0615 |
Marine maintenance/fitter and ship repair technology/technician | 47.0616 |
High-performance and custom engine technician/mechanic | 47.0617 |
Note: No educational programs have been added to PGWP eligibility for transport programs.
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