Field of Study Requirement - PGWP

Effective November 1, 2024, if your study program has a field of study requirement, you must graduate from a program linked to certain occupations in long-term shortage.

The fields of study are 6 categories:

• agriculture and agri-food

• education

• health care

• science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

• trade

• transport

Who doesn’t need to meet the field of study requirements:

You don’t need to meet the field of study requirement if one of the following applies to you:

• You submitted your PGWP application before November 1, 2024, regardless of level of study.

• You graduated from a PGWP-eligible flight school.

• You graduated with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree.

• You applied for a study permit before November 1, 2024.

If you don’t meet one of the exceptions above, use the table below to check if your program is eligible for a PGWP.

Use the table below to see if your program is eligible for a PGWP here