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Canada Study Permit from Sudan

A reliable path to Canadian PR for Sudanese applicants: study at a Designated Learning Institution, graduate, work on a PGWP, then apply through CEC. Here's the financial threshold and how current logistics affect your application. GetNorthPath keeps immigration accessible with free DIY tools and platform features inspired by AI for All.

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Last reviewed: August 2026 · Funds figure effective Sept 1, 2025
Quick answer
  • Financial requirement: at least CAD $22,895 living costs (single applicant, outside Quebec) plus full first-year tuition.
  • No GIC required on the standard stream bank statements, education loans, or sponsor support all work.
  • Applications are submitted online the Khartoum embassy suspension doesn't stop this step.
  • Biometrics need coordination typically at a VAC in a third country.
  • Alternative funds documentation available if banking access in Sudan is disrupted.
  • Path to PR: study → PGWP → Canadian Experience Class is the most common route for Sudanese graduates.
Overview Requirements Proof of funds Current logistics FAQ
Overview

Study permit as a PR pathway

A Canadian study permit lets you study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and, for most programs, work part-time. For Sudanese applicants, the sequence is the same as anywhere else study → graduate → PGWP → Canadian Experience Class but current logistics around the suspended Khartoum embassy need planning.

Requirements

What you need to apply

Letter of Acceptance

From a Designated Learning Institution verify DLI status before accepting.

Provincial Attestation Letter

Required for most college/undergrad programs.

Financial proof

First-year tuition plus $22,895+ in living costs.

Medical exam (conditional)

Depends on program length and travel history.

Statement of purpose

Explains your study plan and intent.

Biometrics coordination

Planned individually given the suspended Khartoum embassy.

Proof of funds

The current financial threshold

IRCC raised the cost-of-living requirement to $22,895 CAD for a single applicant outside Quebec, effective September 1, 2025.

ComponentAmountNotes
Living costs (single applicant, outside Quebec)$22,895+
Effective Sept 1, 2025.
First-year tuitionVaries by program
Roughly $15,000–$40,000+ CAD.
Study permit application fee$150
Plus $85 biometrics fee.
If your banking access is disrupted
We help identify alternative ways to document proof of funds where standard banking access in Sudan is currently affected this is assessed individually and doesn't need to be a barrier.
Current logistics

Study permit applications remain fully online

Submitting your application, uploading documents, and tracking status all happen through your IRCC account regardless of embassy status. What needs coordination is biometrics typically completed at a VAC in a nearby or third country given the suspended Khartoum embassy.

FAQ

Study permit from Sudan questions answered

Can I still apply given the embassy suspension?
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Yes. Study permit applications are submitted online through IRCC. The suspended Khartoum embassy affects biometrics and in-person logistics, which are planned individually with each applicant.
How much money do I need to show?
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Outside Quebec, a single applicant must show at least CAD $22,895 in living costs for the first year, effective September 1, 2025, on top of full first-year tuition.
Do I need a GIC?
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No. Bank statements, an education loan, a scholarship, or sponsor support can all serve as proof of funds.
Do I need a medical exam?
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It depends on your program length and travel history, not automatically your nationality.
What if my banking access in Sudan is disrupted?
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We help identify alternative ways to document proof of funds where standard banking access is affected by the current situation this is assessed individually when you use the tools or join the waitlist.
Where do I submit my application?
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Applications are submitted online through an IRCC account. Biometrics and any required in-person steps are coordinated given the suspended Khartoum embassy, often through a VAC in a third country.
Sources & further reading

This page is reviewed periodically by GetNorthPath's Consultant Team. General information, not individualized legal advice.

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