Study in Canada: Fast-Track Processing for Master’s and Doctoral Students

The Government of Canada offers expedited study permit processing for graduate students, providing a fast-track pathway primarily for doctoral (PhD) candidates and additional work-permit advantages after graduation. Eligible applicants must be accepted into a Master’s, Doctoral, or Post-doctoral program at a Designated Learning Institution in Canada. The program notes that doctoral applications may be processed in as little as two weeks and outlines related work-permit pathways after graduation.

Fast-track study permit processing for doctoral students; post-graduation work-permit pathways such as PGWP; family inclusivity options mentioned.

Applicants must be accepted into a Master’s, Doctoral, or Post-doctoral program at a Designated Learning Institution in Canada; doctoral students are eligible for 2-week processing.

Apply for admission to a Master’s/Doctoral program at a Canadian university and submit a study permit application through the IRCC portal; doctoral applications may be queued for 2-week processing.