Last week, we published Country-Wise Study Permit Approval Rates For Canada. Following which a lot of our readers reached out to see if we can compile province-wise study permit approval rates. INC – Immigration News Canada obtained this data from IRCC via ATIP.
So, on the request of our readers, below are the study permit approval rates based on province of destination. Also, we have shared total applications by destination province that have had the final outcome until February 28, 2022.
Province-wise study permit Approval rates until February 28, 2022.
| Province | 2022 Approval Rate | 2021 Approval Rate | 2020 Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 59% | 69% | 59% |
| British Columbia | 59% | 68% | 63% |
| Manitoba | 50% | 54% | 47% |
| New Brunswick | 43% | 46% | 33% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 55% | 56% | 38% |
| Northwest Territories | 44% | 39% | 12% |
| Nova Scotia | 48% | 59% | 52% |
| Nunavut | Not Available | 67% | 33% |
| Ontario | 56% | 62% | 52% |
| Prince Edward Island | 50% | 55% | 45% |
| Quebec | 34% | 42% | 39% |
| Saskatchewan | 47% | 49% | 34% |
| Yukon | Not Available | 41% | 67% |
Province-wise study permit total applications until February 28, 2022.
| Province | 2022 Total (approved + refused + withdrawn) | 2021 Total (approved + refused + withdrawn) | 2020 Total (approved + refused + withdrawn) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 3,093 | 22,847 | 8,621 |
| British Columbia | 16,572 | 97,455 | 37,640 |
| Manitoba | 2,107 | 15,232 | 6,337 |
| New Brunswick | 1,206 | 10,857 | 4,199 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 520 | 4,314 | 1,748 |
| Northwest Territories | 9 | 42 | 16 |
| Nova Scotia | 2,406 | 13,405 | 5,101 |
| Nunavut | Not Available | 9 | 3 |
| Ontario | 48,860 | 278,756 | 93,758 |
| Prince Edward Island | 293 | 2,453 | 1,265 |
| Quebec | 12,177 | 92,402 | 53,954 |
| Saskatchewan | 1,698 | 9,129 | 4,392 |
| Yukon | 16 | 205 | 77 |