Immigration
- My UBC immigration journey (pdf)
- What documents do I need? (pdf)
- What health insurance do I need? (pdf)
- When can I work? (pdf)
- What happens when I finish UBC? (pdf)
How to apply for immigration documents and MSP
- Tutorial: How to apply for an initial study permit
- Tutorial: How to extend your study permit from within Canada
- Tutorial: How to amend your study permit with conditions to work in Canada
- Tutorial: How to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) from within Canada Tutorial
- Tutorial: How to apply for your post-graduation work permit from within Canada
- How to apply for or extend your co-op work permit
- How to apply for a Spouse/Partner Work Permit from within Canada
- How to apply for your BC Medical Services Plan (MSP)
- How to extend your BC Medical Services Plan (MSP)
- How to apply for an Individual Tax Number (ITN)
Online application review courses
Sign up for the Canvas application review course to go over required documents, learn how to fill out the form, avoid common mistakes, and be ready to submit your application.
- Applying for a Study Permit Extension from within Canada
- Applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit from within Canada
- Applying for a Co-op Work Permit from within Canada
- Applying for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) from within Canada
- Applying for an initial study permit from outside Canada
- Applying for an initial study permit from outside Canada through the Student Direct Stream
iPrep immigration and health insurance pre-arrival course
International Student Guide
Find everything you need to know about life as an international student at UBC’s Vancouver campus.
If you have questions
You can connect with International Student Advising for questions related to immigration, health insurance, and life as an international student in Canada.