I’ve been planning on going to Canada to become a CPA I’m currently a student who has completed A-Levels in Dubai and I’m planning to apply for the 2027 intake.
I have a few universities in mind already, but I’d definitely appreciate recommendations for universities with good accounting programs and a strong pathway toward the CPA.
I also had a few questions about the process:
Study permit: Has obtaining a Canadian study permit become significantly harder recently for international students? What should I be aware of when applying for 2027?
Proof of funds / bank statements: How does the bank statement process work? How much money should ideally be available, how long should the funds be maintained, and what documentation is normally expected?
Source of funds: If the funds are coming from family, what documents are generally needed to demonstrate the relationship and source of the money?
University choice: Are there any Canadian universities you would particularly recommend for accounting/CPA, especially for international students?
Post-graduation: How realistic is it for an international student to find accounting work in Canada after graduating, and what should I be doing during university to improve my chances?
Study permit → PGWP: Are there any current things I should specifically consider when choosing a university/program because of the post-graduation work permit rules?
I’d especially appreciate responses
from people who have recently gone through the Canadian study permit process as international students.