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 July 4, 2025 IRCC updated the list of eligible CIP codes to add back fields of study that were removed on June 25, 2025. Those fields of study that were removed on June 25, 2025 will stay eligible until the list is next updated in early 2026. Please check the list of currently eligible CIP codes here.
Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) Eligible Programs at Langara College
Faculty | Program Name | CIP |
Arts |
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| Associate of Arts: Environmental Studies | 30.4401 |
| Associate of Science: Environmental Studies | 30.4401 |
| Diploma: Arts & Science Environmental Studies | 30.4401 |
| Diploma: Design Formation | 50.0409 |
| Diploma: Digital Media and Design | 11.0801 |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Web & Mobile App (Designer) | 11.0205 |
| 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 |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Accounting (Co-op) | 30.1601 |
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 |
| Associate of Science: Bioinformatics Co-operative Education | 26.1103 |
| 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 |
| Diploma: Bioinformatics Co-operative Education | 26.1103 |
| 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 |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Data Analytics (Work Experience) | 30.7199 |
Social Sciences and Community Programs |
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| Associate of Arts: Geography | 45.0701 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Diploma: 3D Technologies for Film and Games | 11.0803 |
| Diploma: Advanced Accounting in Canada | 30.1601 |
| Diploma: Registered Massage Therapy | 51.3501 |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Supply Chain and Logistics | 52.0203 |
| Post-Degree Diploma: Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance | 51.2206 |
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.
