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Canada continues to attract international students with its high-quality education and employment and immigration opportunities. However, since November 2024, new requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) have come into effect.
To obtain a PGWP now you need to:
- Pass a language test with a result of CLB 7 (for universities) or CLB 5 (for colleges);
- Be enrolled in a program in one of the priority areas identified by the Canadian Government.
You can read more about these changes on the official website of Canada's immigration service.
Now let's look at an updated list of in-demand majors and institutions in Canada that meet the new requirements.
Business and Management
- Toronto Metropolitan University — a leader in tourism and hospitality programs, ranked among the world's top 7 in this specialization.
- Humber College — it offers postgraduate programs including Graduate Business Management (GBM), Insurance Management, and Business Insights and Analytics.
- George Brown College — focus on applied business fields and entrepreneurship, with hands-on courses and internships.
- Douglas College — it offers business-management programs with an emphasis on the digital economy and soft-skills development.
Computer Technology and IT
- Simon Fraser University — ranked 7th in Canada for computer science, and considered the #1 comprehensive university according to Maclean's 2026.
- Fanshawe College — it offers a wide selection of IT programs, including software development and cybersecurity.
- University of Windsor — one of the best for IT graduate employment in the province of Ontario.
- George Brown College — known for hands-on IT programs offering participation in real projects.
- Douglas College — it offers modern programs in data analytics and programming with a focus on in-demand technologies.
Engineering Sciences and Technical Majors
- Humber College — it offers a bachelor's degree in engineering disciplines with a mandatory co-op program.
- University of Manitoba — one of Canada's oldest engineering schools, with more than 20 specializations.
- University of Alberta — Canada's largest engineering faculty with a wide range of programs and mandatory internships.
- Douglas College — it develops applied technical fields with a focus on innovation and hands-on skills.
Game Development, Animation, and Design
- Sheridan College — recognized as Ontario's leading school with the most competitive programs in the creative industries.
- Wilfrid Laurier University — its User Experience Design program is among Canada's top 10 in-demand creative majors.
- Capilano University — a top university for creative fields with high competition and attention to individual development.
- George Brown College — it offers modern programs in graphic design, multimedia, and animation with a practical focus.
- Douglas College — it has programs in visual design and digital media with hands-on projects.
New trending fields in Canada
- Data Science and Big Data Analytics — rapidly growing programs at universities and colleges, including Simon Fraser University and Douglas College.
- Green technology and sustainable development — University of British Columbia and University of Toronto are actively developing this direction.
- Cybersecurity — an in-demand field at many universities, including Fanshawe College and University of Windsor.
- Entrepreneurship and innovation — supported through specialized centers and programs at Toronto Metropolitan University and George Brown College.
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