If you are planning to study longer than six months in Canada, you will need a study permit. Go to Citizenship and Immigration Canada's website Studying in Canada for more information.
Study Permits
If you are planning to study longer than six months in Canada, you will need a study permit. Go to Citizenship and Immigration Canada's website Studying in Canada for more information.
Renewing a study permit
If you want to extend your stay in Canada as a student, come to the Yukon University International office to complete an Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada. Check the expiry date on your study permit, and make sure you apply before that date. You should apply for renewal at least 30 days before your current permit expires.
More information can be found on the Citizenship and Immigration website.
Once you have your new study permit, bring it to the Yukon University International office and we will make a copy for our files.
Working in Canada
There are many part-time jobs available for international students in Whitehorse throughout the year. The Citizenship and Immigration website provides information for work permit applications
Once you have studied in Canada for six months in an academic program (ESL doesn’t qualify) and are in good academic standing, you may bring your work permit application to the Yukon University International office for endorsement.
On campus
International students are legally permitted to work on campus while studying. The Yukon University International office can provide you with information on eligibility.
View on-campus employment opportunities
Off campus
Eligible international students can work up to 20 hours a week off-campus while registered as full-time students at Yukon University. It's not possible to pay for all of your studies by working off campus part-time. This is intended to be a way for students to acquire work-related skills. There are many employers interested in hiring part-time workers in the Whitehorse region.
After graduation
International students graduating from Yukon University are permitted to work for up to three years after graduation. Please refer to Citizenship and Immigration for guidelines.