You get accepted by a Canadian school, show you can pay, and get a permit to study. You can work part-time.
What you need
Letter of acceptance from a DLI
Provincial/territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL) — most students need one; master's and PhD students at public institutions are exempt from 1 January 2026
Proof of money: first-year tuition + CAD 23,448 for living (for applications from 1 September 2026, ≈ Rs 23 lakh) + travel
English test (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL as the school asks)
Medical exam and biometrics
Nepal NOC before you fly
Step by step
Choose a programme. College graduates now need a field of study linked to a shortage area to get a PGWP — check before you choose.
Get your letter of acceptance and PAL/TAL.
Prepare funds and documents.
Apply online on the IRCC portal, give biometrics at VFS Kathmandu.