Students interested in studying in Quebec will need approval from Quebec . At the post-secondary level foreign student fees and other requirements vary depending on the institution. Individual institutions can provide details of fees, academic requirements and programs of study, as well as information on cost of living and health insurance. Students should ensure that the institution being considered is acceptable for purposes of a student authorization. In some countries, Canada Education Centres , which operate in partnership with CIC and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, can provide assistance with finding and applying to member institutions.
Many institutions attend education fairs in different countries.
A Guide for International Students . CIC gives a high priority to processing student applications quickly and efficiently. Immigration officials are working with the academic community to reduce processing times and paperwork. Improvements include expedited medical procedures at some key posts and longer validity periods for student authorizations. For more information on CIC's commitment to improved service for student applicants, please see Citizenship and Immigration Welcomes Foreign Students .