Post-Graduate Work Permit
The post-graduation work permit (PGWP) allows students who have graduated from eligible programs to work in Canada to gain valuable work experience.
IRCC Important Update:
IRCC provides policies regarding Study Permit and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) programs for international students.
Students can find PGWP requirements, including demonstration of English or French language proficiency and program eligibility for those applying for a study permit on the IRCC website. We encourage students to become familiar with eligibility policies and application process by visiting the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website.
On March 14, 2025, IRCC confirmed that graduates of bachelor’s degree programs are not required to meet the field of study requirements. Graduates of Diploma and Post-Degree-Diploma programs who applied for their study permit on or after November 1, 2024, continue to be required to meet field of study requirements when applying for PGWP.
On June 25, 2025, the federal government announced changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility list. Please visit the IRCC site for details. Students who applied for a study permit before June 25, 2025 will still be eligible to apply for a PGWP if their field of study was on the list when they applied for their study permit even if it has since been removed.
Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) Eligible Programs at Langara College
Faculty | Program Name | CIP | PGWP Eligible? |
Arts |
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| Associate of Arts: Environmental Studies | 30.4401 | Under review |
| Associate of Science: Environmental Studies | 30.4401 | Under review |
| Diploma: Arts & Science Environmental Studies | 30.4401 | Under review |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Web & Mobile App (Designer) | 11.0205 | Under review |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Web & Mobile App (Developer) | 11.0205 | |
Management |
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| Associate of Science: Food and Nutrition | 51.3101 | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting (program intake temporarily paused) | N/A | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting (Co-operative Education) (program intake temporarily paused) | N/A | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Management (program intake temporarily paused) | N/A | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Management (Co-operative Education) (program intake temporarily paused) | N/A | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing Management (program intake temporarily paused) | N/A | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing Management (Co-operative Education) (program intake temporarily paused) | N/A | |
| Diploma: Food, Nutrition, and Health Transfer | 19.0505 | |
| Diploma: Nutrition & Food Service Management | 19.0505 | |
| Diploma: Nutrition & Food Service Management (Advanced Standing) | 19.0505 | |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Accounting | 30.1601 | Under review |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Accounting (Co-op) | 30.1601 | Under review |
Nursing |
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| Post-Degree Diploma: Nursing Practice in Canada | 51.3999 | |
Science |
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| Associate of Arts: Health Sciences | 51.0000 | |
| Associate of Arts: Mathematics | 27.0101 | |
| Associate of Science: Bioinformatics | 26.1103 | Under review |
| Associate of Science: Bioinformatics Co-operative Education | 26.1103 | Under review |
| Associate of Science: Biology | 26.0101 | |
| Associate of Science: Biology Co-operative Education | 26.0101 | |
| Associate of Science: Chemistry | 40.0501 | |
| Associate of Science: Computer Science | 11.0701 | |
| Associate of Science: Computer Science Co-operative Education | 11.0701 | |
| Associate of Science: Health Sciences | 51.0000 | |
| Associate of Science: Mathematics | 27.0101 | |
| Associate of Science: Physics | 40.0801 | |
| Associate of Science: Science (General) | 30.0101 | |
| Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics | N/A | |
| Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics (Co-operative Education) | N/A | |
| Certificate: Engineering Transfer | 14.0101 | |
| Certificate: Internet and Web Technology | 11.1004 | |
| Diploma: Applied Science for Engineering | 14.0101 | |
| Diploma: Arts & Science Chemistry | 40.0501 | |
| Diploma: Arts & Science Health Science (Arts) | 51.0000 | |
| Diploma: Arts & Science Health Science (Science) | 51.0000 | |
| Diploma: Bioinformatics | 26.1103 | Under review |
| Diploma: Bioinformatics Co-operative Education | 26.1103 | Under review |
| Diploma: Biology | 26.0101 | |
| Diploma: Biology Co-operative Education | 26.0101 | |
| Diploma: Computer Studies | 11.0701 | |
| Diploma: Computer Studies Co-operative Education | 11.0701 | |
| Diploma: Kinesiology | 31.0505 | |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Data Analytics | 30.7199 | Under review |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Data Analytics (Work Experience) | 30.7199 | Under review |
Social Sciences and Community Programs |
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| Associate of Arts: Geography | 45.0701 | Under review |
| Associate of Arts: Psychology | 42.0101 | |
| Bachelor of Recreation Management | N/A | |
| Certificate: Early Childhood Education (Full-Time) (Beginning Fall 2025) | 19.0709 | |
| Certificate: Education Assistant (Full-time) | 13.1501 | |
| Certificate: Social Service Worker | 44.0000 | |
| Certificate: Social Service Worker (Gerontology) | 44.0000 | |
| Diploma: Criminology | 45.0401 | |
| Diploma: Early Childhood Education (Final Intake Spring 2025) | 19.0709 | |
| Diploma: Education Assistant (Co-ordinated) | 13.1501 | |
| Diploma: Recreation Leadership | 31.0399 | Under review |
| Diploma: Social Service Worker (Co-ordinated) | 44.0000 | |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Applied Planning | 04.0301 | |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Applied Planning (Work Experience) | 04.0301 | |
Continuing Studies |
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| Certificate: Construction Standards | 46.0000 | |
| Diploma: 2D Technologies for Film and Games | 11.0803 | Under review |
| Diploma: 3D Technologies for Film and Games | 11.0803 | Under review |
| Diploma: Advanced Accounting in Canada | 30.1601 | Under review |
| Diploma: Registered Massage Therapy | 51.3501 | |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Supply Chain and Logistics | 52.0203 | Under review |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance | 51.2206 | Under review |
Disclaimer: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligibility
Enrolment in a program that is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) at Langara College does not guarantee PGWP approval by IRCC. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements as outlined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Final decisions on PGWP applications rest with the immigration officer adjudicating the application. Langara College cannot influence or expedite the processing or approval of any application. List of CIP codes are subject to change by IRCC.
