What is a CAS Letter? UK Student Visa Guide for Canada Students

UK Study Guide for Canada Students — 2026

This guide provides essential information for Canadian students planning to study in the United Kingdom in 2026. The UK remains one of the world's most popular destinations for international students with over 600,000 international students enrolled annually.

Why Canada Students Choose the UK

World-ranked universities with globally recognised degrees
2-year Graduate Route visa allowing unrestricted work after graduation
Shorter courses — 1-year Master's, 3-year Bachelor's
100,000+ Canadians residents in the UK already living and working in the UK
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Your Qualifications

GPA 3.0+/4.0 (B average) from accredited Canadian institution (AUCC-member).

English Language Requirements

Canadian citizens generally do not require IELTS — English (and French) are official languages. IELTS only needed if educational background is non-English-medium.

Visa Information

Canada is NOT a visa national country for UK. UK Student Visa is straightforward. Processing: 2–4 weeks.

Popular Courses for Canada Students

LLM
MBA
MSc Finance
Computer Science
Architecture
MSc Public Policy

Key Facts

Canadians do not require a UK visa
Strong UK-Canada Commonwealth ties
Rhodes and Chevening scholarships open to Canadians
Many Canadians choose UK LLM for international law careers

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