Study in Canada from Nepal 2026 | Complete Guide by Right & Associates

In 2026, Canada continues to attract Nepali students because it offers a balance of academic quality, work rights and long‑term immigration options. Even with caps and PAL requirements, well‑planned applications still have strong success rates, particularly for reputable institutions and higher levels of study.​

Key benefits for Nepali students:

• Post‑Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Graduates of eligible programmes at designated learning institutions (DLIs) can receive work permits that allow them to gain Canadian experience, a key factor for PR pathways like Canadian Experience Class.​
• PR‑friendly structure: Canadian immigration programs often reward Canadian education plus local work experience, which means your study plan can be directly connected to long‑term settlement goals if structured properly.​

Right & Associates helps you understand how programme length, campus location and level of study affect PGWP and PR opportunities before you choose your course.

To study in Canada from Nepal in 2026, you must understand how the new study permit caps and provincial attestation letters work—and who is exempt. These rules are designed to manage overall student numbers but also protect high‑value graduate programmes.​

Important 2026 updates:

• National cap and provincial allocations: Canada expects to issue roughly around 400,000 study permits in 2026, with detailed allocations to each province and territory for applicants who require PAL/TAL.​
• PAL/TAL requirement: Most undergraduate and diploma students need a provincial attestation letter (PAL/TAL) as part of their study permit application, and provinces have limited quotas.​
• Master’s & PhD exemptions: From January 2026, many master’s and PhD students at public institutions are exempt from the cap and no longer require PAL/TAL, making graduate study a much more stable option for serious Nepali applicants.​

Right & Associates uses this information to prioritise master’s pathways when appropriate and to time undergraduate/diploma applications so they align with provincial allocations.

Canada offers two main routes for study permits from Nepal: the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and non‑SDS, and both are affected differently by 2026 rules. Choosing the right route has a direct impact on your visa processing and documentation.​

Key differences:

• SDS (Student Direct Stream):
  
  • Requires higher upfront proof: a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) and full first-year tuition payment, plus higher English scores (often IELTS 6.0 in each band or equivalent).​
  • Generally offers faster processing times for eligible Nepali applicants, provided documents are complete and truthful.
• Non‑SDS:
  
  • More flexible on English score and funds format, but requires more detailed income and asset documentation and can face closer scrutiny.​
  • Suitable for profiles that cannot meet strict SDS criteria but still qualify academically and financially.

Right & Associates evaluates your academics, English, finances and target institutions to decide whether SDS or non‑SDS creates the strongest file for you.

Eligibility to study in Canada from Nepal in 2026 depends on level of study, but there are common academic, English and financial expectations.​

Typical requirements:

• Academics:
  
  • Diploma/undergraduate: completion of +2 with competitive percentages; some colleges may accept lower marks but success is higher with stronger profiles.​
  • Master’s: a recognised bachelor’s degree, often with at least 60–65% or equivalent and, for certain programmes, relevant work experience.
• English proficiency:
  
  • SDS often requires IELTS 6.0 in each band or a recognized equivalent; non‑SDS can sometimes accept slightly lower band scores but may reduce visa strength.​
• Funds:
  
  • Proof of first-year tuition, a GIC (for SDS) or equivalent living funds, and clear documentation of how money is earned and maintained (bank statements, income proofs, property, business documents).​

Right & Associates checks your profile carefully against intake and visa expectations so you avoid weak or mismatched applications.

Right & Associates follows a compliance‑first process for Canada, which is especially important under the 2026 caps and PAL system. Each file is built to meet IRCC expectations rather than just college marketing.​

Standard process:

• Profile assessment & country selection
  
  • Detailed review of marksheets, gaps, English scores, work history and family finances, then comparison of Canada with options like Australia, UK and USA.
• Programme & DLI selection
  
  • Shortlisting Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) across provinces such as Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Atlantic regions, based on your academic background and PGWP/PR potential.​
• SDS vs non‑SDS route decision
  
  • Choosing the appropriate stream depending on your GIC capability, tuition payment potential, English level and case history.​
• SOP & documentation
  
  • Preparing a Statement of Purpose that clearly explains your academic history, course choice, future plans and strong ties to Nepal in a format aligned with IRCC officers’ expectations.​
  • Collecting bank statements, income documents and property evidence to present a clear financial story.
• Application, LOA & PAL/TAL (if required)
  
  • Applying to shortlisted institutions, obtaining Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and, where necessary, coordinating with colleges and provinces for PAL/TAL under the cap system.​
• Study permit filing & follow‑up
  
  • Lodging your study permit application via IRCC’s online system with complete documents, then responding to any additional requests.

Because the process is centralised and reviewed by experienced teams, your file is built to withstand tighter 2026 scrutiny.

Recent Canadian policy makes master’s programmes especially attractive for Nepali students who want a safer path under the 2026 cap system. Policy updates confirm that many master’s and PhD students at public institutions are exempt from PAL/TAL and cap calculations, which reduces competition and uncertainty.​

Why a master’s is powerful in 2026:

• Cap exemption: Master’s and PhD students at eligible public universities are not counted within the main study permit cap, which means fewer quota pressures when you apply.​
• Stronger PR potential: Many skilled immigration streams favour Canadian master’s graduates with local work experience, giving a clearer long‑term immigration plan.​

Right & Associates helps qualified Nepali students identify realistic master’s programmes and universities where these benefits apply, rather than relying on random lists.

Right & Associates is consistently chosen by Nepali students for Canada because it combines national presence with specialised Canada teams trained on current IRCC policy.​

Key strengths:

• 25+ years & 15,000+ students: Proven support for Canada, Australia, UK and USA across thousands of cases from Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara, Butwal, Lalitpur and beyond.​
• SDS/non‑SDS and refusal handling: Dedicated documentation teams experienced with both SDS and non‑SDS routes and with analysing previous visa refusals for improved re‑applications.​
• Local access: Branches in Kathmandu, Chitwan (Lions Chowk), Pokhara (Newroad), Butwal (Sukrapath), Lalitpur (Kumaripati), Hetauda and more, so you can get Canada‑ready guidance close to home.​

This combination of experience, compliance focus and accessibility makes Right & Associates a natural choice when students search “best consultancy in Nepal for Canada” in 2026.

If you are serious about studying in Canada from Nepal in 2026, the safest first step is to have your profile and finances reviewed by a compliance‑focused team before paying any fees or deposits.​

• Official Nepal website: rassociates.edu.np – submit an enquiry for Canada or book a counselling session.​
• Visit your nearest branch:
  
  • Kathmandu (Putalisadak), Chitwan (Lions Chowk), Pokhara (Newroad), Butwal (Sukrapath), Lalitpur (Kumaripati), Hetauda and others listed on the branch page.​

Build your 2026 Canada journey with a consultancy that understands both your Nepali background and Canada’s new rules—Right & Associates.