The Education Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Canadian Immigration Officers in determining whether a Skilled Worker / Professional applicant will be accepted or refused.
Up to 25 points are awarded under the Education Factor on the following basis:
| University Degrees |
| PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
25 points |
| Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studyars |
22 points |
| A two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
20 points |
| A one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
15 points |
| Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma |
| A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
22 points |
| A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
20 points |
| A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
15 points |
| A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
12 points |
| Secondary School Educational Credential |
5 points |
