Study Permit for PhD: Need funding for full 4 years in advance?

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Hello!

I have a question regarding the study permit for phd studies in Canada. Usually the phd programmes last 4 years. Do I have to proof, that I can support myself for 4 years to get the study permit? That would mean 4 x 10.000 CAD plus the tution fees. Or is it enough to show fundings for the first year (10.000 CAD)? My idea would be to work while studying, so that I can earn money for the last 3 years of studying, while already being in Canada.

Thank you and best regards

Marek

 

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Hello!

I have a question regarding the study permit for phd studies in Canada. Usually the phd programmes last 4 years. Do I have to proof, that I can support myself for 4 years to get the study permit? That would mean 4 x 10.000 CAD plus the tution fees. Or is it enough to show fundings for the first year (10.000 CAD)? My idea would be to work while studying, so that I can earn money for the last 3 years of studying, while already being in Canada.

Thank you and best regards

Marek

In general you usually need to show that you have the funds without counting on finding a job. 10k is not enough in many cases. What school and degree? Do you have a family and do they want to join you. PhDs are treated differently than less advanced degrees so there may be a bit more flexibility. How much liquid assets can you show? Have you asked your school about teaching assistant jobs?

 

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In general you usually need to show that you have the funds without counting on finding a job. 10k is not enough in many cases. What school and degree? Do you have a family and do they want to join you. PhDs are treated differently than less advanced degrees so there may be a bit more flexibility. How much liquid assets can you show? Have you asked your school about teaching assistant jobs?

Hey,

thank you for the answer! I do not know the university yet but it would be a PhD in sociology or philosophy. Probably it will be a cheap university to save some money. Also I did not ask about teaching assistant jobs, because my plans are still in the beginning but I would try to get such a job then. I do not have family, that would join me.

So, you would say, that no one can know, if the migration service will ask 10.000 or 40.000 or anything in between? Then I will just have to save as much money as possible and try my luck, I guess. Will take some time than, as I was calculating with 10K + Tution + Flight ticket up to now, haha

Thanks and best regards!

 

[canuck78]

Hey,

thank you for the answer! I do not know the university yet but it would be a PhD in sociology or philosophy. Probably it will be a cheap university to save some money. Also I did not ask about teaching assistant jobs, because my plans are still in the beginning but I would try to get such a job then. I do not have family, that would join me.

So, you would say, that no one can know, if the migration service will ask 10.000 or 40.000 or anything in between? Then I will just have to save as much money as possible and try my luck, I guess. Will take some time than, as I was calculating with 10K + Tution + Flight ticket up to now, haha

Thanks and best regards!

Would start by trying to get accepted. Your priority should be trying to find a PhD program that accepts you and that hopefully will offer you some sort of funding or a teaching assistance job. It can be pretty hard to get accepted to a PhD program so would start with getting accepted first. In general, students working part-time can only supplement their living expenses and can rarely pay for their whole living expenses. In more expensive areas of Canada you will need significantly more than 10k/ year to live.

 

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Thank you for the information! Actually I didn´t know that getting accepted for phd studies is such a big deal in Canada. And I also didn´t know that 10K might not be enough for a year. Then I will try to find a good phd program, save some more money and see if there might be some scholarship as well. And find out, what are the more cheap areas in Canada

Thanks and best regards!