DLI search and PGWP eligibility
Search the 1,433 campuses on IRCC's official list: DLI number, province, type of institution and whether it offers programs eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
A designated learning institution (DLI) is a school approved by a provincial or territorial government to host international students. A study permit application requires a letter of acceptance from a DLI. Search by institution name, city or DLI number.
Enter an institution or a city, or select a province.
Source: IRCC, designated learning institutions list, 1,425 campuses, checked on October 5, 2026. The search runs in your browser: nothing is sent or stored.
How to read the results
- PGWP: yes: the institution offers programs that make graduates eligible to apply for a PGWP.
- PGWP: some programs: only certain programs are eligible. IRCC publishes the list for each institution; follow the link in the result.
- PGWP: no: the institution may host international students, but its programs do not lead to a PGWP.
- The DLI number starts with the letter O. It goes on the study permit application, under the details of intended study in Canada.
General PGWP requirements
The institution's eligibility is only one of the conditions. According to IRCC, in general the applicant must:
- have completed a program of at least 8 months (900 hours in Quebec) at a PGWP-eligible DLI;
- have maintained full-time student status in each semester (the last one may be part-time);
- apply within 180 days of confirmation that the program was completed, with a study permit that was valid at some point during that period;
- meet the language and field-of-study requirements, where applicable.
Graduates of English or French as a second language (ESL/FSL) programs are not eligible. Programs delivered by private colleges under curriculum licensing agreements with a public institution are not eligible in most cases. Special cases with exceptions exist.
Frequently asked questions
Why are primary and secondary schools missing?
All primary and secondary schools in Canada are DLIs; IRCC's list covers post-secondary institutions only.
Does an eligible institution guarantee a PGWP?
No. The program, its length, full-time status and IRCC's other requirements are assessed as well.
How current is the list?
We take IRCC's official list and show the date it was checked below the search. IRCC changes it from time to time: confirm on canada.ca before paying any tuition.
Is what I search stored?
No. The search runs in your browser; nothing is sent or stored.
Sources: IRCC, designated learning institutions list · IRCC, PGWP eligibility, checked on September 23, 2026.
Would you like your study and work plan reviewed?
The institution and program you choose determine whether you can work in Canada after graduating. A regulated consultant can review your case before you pay any tuition.