PGWP-eligible programs

IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has recently announced changes to the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility. Based on the study program requirements from IRCC, graduates of the following VCC certificate, diploma and post-degree diploma programs may be eligible for PGWP as the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) to program alignment. Bachelor's degree programs are eligible for PGWP without field of study requirements, as per IRCC.

PGWP-Eligible Program List

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Program Name	Program Duration	CIP Code
Automotive Repair and Refinishing Diploma	2 years	47.0000
Bachelor of Applied Music	2 years	50.0901
Bachelor of Hospitality Management	2 years	52.0901
CAD & BIM Technician Diploma	2 years	15.1304
Clean Energy Technology Diploma	2 years	47.0701
Computer Systems Technology Diploma	2 years	11.0501
Culinary Arts Diploma	2 years	12.0500
Culinary Arts and Food Service Management Diploma	2 years	19.0505
Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance Post-Degree Diploma	2 years	11.1003
Dental Technology Sciences Diploma	2.5 years	51.0699
Electronics Repair Technology Diploma	2 years	47.0101
Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma	2 years	19.0709
Health and Wellness Professional - Cosmetology	2 years	51.0001
Health Care Assistant Diploma	2 years	51.3902
Heavy Mechanical Technology Diploma	2 years	47.0302
High Performance and Custom Engine Technician Diploma	2 years	47.0000
Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management Diploma	2 years	19.0505
IT Project Management (Post-Degree Diploma)	2 years	11.1005
Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma	2 years	51.0817
University Transfer Certificate (First-Year): Computing Science and Software Systems	16 months	11.0701
University Transfer Certificate (First-Year): Engineering	1 year	14.0101
University Transfer Certificate (First-Year): Science	1 year	26.0101

The content on this page reflects the information available at the time of its publication. It is important to acknowledge that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and other government departments regularly revise their policies. For the latest information, please visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.

Latest Updated: September 11, 2025