The Student Direct Stream program has ended as of Fri, Nov 8 at 2 pm ET. Find more details from IRCC.
The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit process offered by Immigration and Citizenship (IC) for international students meeting certain eligibility requirements.
This means that as an international student, you can get your study permit processed faster if you prepay your UBC tuition. If you are eligible and choose this option, note that SDS estimated processing times are not guaranteed. Apply for your study permit as soon as possible.
If you are a student from the Okanagan campus, review the UBC Okanagan guide.
If you have submitted a regular study permit application, in most cases we do not recommend that you submit a second application through Student Direct Stream (SDS).
If you have additional SDS-required documents that you did not include in your existing study permit application, you can request for them to be added by submitting the IRCC webform.
If your course registration has now opened, learn how to download your proof of tuition payment. You can request for this to be added to your existing study permit application through the IRCC webform.
If you’ve applied through the regular study permit process and an officer requests proof of tuition payment or other documents, follow the instructions in the Frequently Asked Question.
The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is only available to you if you are a legal resident of the following countries at the time you apply for SDS:
Read the specific requirements provided by Immigration Citizenship. Be prepared to show your full prepayment of tuition for your first year of studies, among other documents.
If you’re in the Diploma in Accounting program or Non-Degree Studies, you are not eligible to prepay tuition, thus you cannot apply through the Student Direct Stream.
UBC will only accept prepayment for tuition. Student fees, such as special course fees and health insurance, are not considered part of tuition. You will still be responsible for paying student fees after you register for courses and by the tuition payment deadline.
If you expect additional awards, scholarships, or loans, but do not have written proof, you cannot count those toward your full tuition prepayment.
Eligible students applying for SDS can prepay the full amount of their first-year tuition:
Tuition varies by program. To find the typical tuition for the first year of your program, see the Vancouver or Okanagan Academic Calendars.
Please be aware that the amount you can prepay for SDS is an estimate only. Your exact balance owing will be available in your Workday Account Activity after you register.
You can make an SDS prepayment if you meet all of the following requirements:
The Student Direct Stream program has ended. The instructions below are provided as a reference for students who have previously submitted a prepayment request.
In 2 to 3 business days, you will receive an email with instructions on how to make payment in TouchNet. Learn about other accepted methods of payment.
If you complete your payment through TouchNet, please keep any receipts as proof of payment.
Once your payment has been received, you can also download your proof of tuition payment from your Workday account.
Carefully review all steps of UBC's step-by-step tutorial to prepare your initial study permit application.
Combine and include all your tuition proofs. This includes your proof of prepayment, plus awards, scholarships, loans, and any large deposits.
If you live in a country that is not your country of citizenship, please include a letter of explanation about your residency status and a copy of your valid status in your study permit application.
