Planning to study in Canada in 2026? Canada’s international student cap will shape how many study permits are approved next year and may affect your choice of province, school, and program. This blog explains what the 2026 cap means for future students, who needs a PAL/TAL, which groups are exempt, and how to strengthen your study permit application strategy so you can prepare with confidence and avoid common mistakes.

Are you planning to study in Canada? Check out the 2025 Canada Study Permit Rules!