If you want to study in Canada for more than 6 months, you will need a study permit. Once a study permit has been approved, a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization is to be issued. If you want to study in Canada you must obtain a study permit.
To get the approval to study in Canada, the requirements you should meet are:
Study permit may not be required in the following cases:
After completing your degree in Canada, you may be eligible to work temporarily or live permanently in Canada. To work in Canada, you will require a valid work permit. You may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you graduate from a DLI. The length of the PGWP depends on the length of the study program. If you already have qualifying work experience, after graduation you may apply to stay permanently, under the Canadian Experience Class.