PGWP eligible programs

Completing a program listed below will make you eligible to apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. But is not guaranteed that your application will be successful. IRCC will make the final determination of PGWP acceptance.

All bachelor's and master's degree programs are PGWP eligible.

Program: Child and Youth Care Diploma
Duration: 2 years
CIP code 44.0702

Program: Computer Science Diploma
Duration: 2 years
CIP Code: 11.0701

Program: Criminology Diploma
Duration: 2 years
CIP Code: 45.0401

Program: Culinary Management Diploma
Duration: 2 years
CIP Code: 19.0505

Program: Dental Hygiene Diploma
Duration: 2 years
CIP code 51.0602

Program: Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma
Duration: 2 years
CIP Code: 19.0709

Program: Education Assistant and Community Support Worker
Duration: 8 months
CIP Code: 13.1501

Program: Engineering Transfer Certificate
Duration: 8 months
CIP Code: 14.0101

Program: Engineering Transfer Diploma
Duration: 2 years
CIP Code: 14.0101

Program: Information Technology and Applied Systems - Systems Administration and Networking Diploma
Duration: 2 years
CIP Code: 11.0103

Program: Information Technology and Applied Systems - Web and Mobile Development Diploma
Duration: 2 years
CIP Code: 11.0103

Program: Mental Health Care Assistant Diploma
Duration: 2 years
CIP Code: 51.3902

Program: Social Services Diploma
Duration: 2 years
CIP Code: 44.0000

This information is correct as of June 25, 2025.  As IRCC regularly revises its policies, make sure to check the IRCC website for the most current information.