The 3-Year Work Permit Route Indian Students Need to Know

If you’ve been hearing mixed signals about Canada let’s clear the air. Back when we were known as Computrain, nearly 60% of our students chose Canada. Why? Because we knew the system, had the right connections, and delivered results. We helped thousands of students get into top colleges, fast-track PR, and build lives abroad.

In 2015, Canada introduced a game-changer, Canada introduced the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD). It was affordable, short, and most importantly, it became a stepping stone to immigration. That single policy unlocked doors for over 8 lakh Indians in the years that followed. But by 2023, the landscape shifted. Tensions between governments, rising intake caps, and policy changes made things messy. 

Still, here’s the truth in 2025:

The door isn’t shut, it’s just narrowed. And the opportunity is real (again).
Canada is coming back.
Not for everyone but for the right candidates. If you have the right qualifications, relevant experience, and a well-planned application, Canada is still one of the best countries to study, work, and eventually settle in.

The 3-Year Work Permit Route Is Still Alive

What if we told you that you can still:

• Get a 3-year post-study work permit

• Study in a 1-year post-diploma program

• Pay under CAD 20,000 total

• Do it at a top Canadian public college

Sounds too good to be true? It’s not.

This isn’t a loophole. It’s a targeted path that still works, if you choose the right college, the right course, and apply smart.

Why This Matters Now

• 1-year program → 3-year work permit

• PR pathways built into the system

• Public colleges = more credibility + PGWP eligibility

• All for under CAD 20,000

Top Colleges Still Offering This Route:

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) – Trusted public university in British Columbia

• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Data Science
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Mathematics and Economics

University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) – DLI with career-aligned diploma programs

• Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Al and Machine Learning
• Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Digital Communication and Promotion
• Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Cybersecurity
• Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Financial Analytics
• Post Baccalaureate Diploma Software Engineering

Saskatchewan Polytechnic – One of Canada’s top applied learning institutions

• Post-Graduate Diploma -Accountancy and Computer Studies
• Post-Graduate Diploma Agribusiness Risk and Insurance Management
• Post-Graduate Diploma Agriculture Finance
• Post-Graduate Diploma Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

These are government-backed colleges, offering courses that qualify for PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit) and align with what Canada really needs: skilled, educated professionals ready to contribute. 

GradGuide Insight : Canada’s not closed it’s just more selective. If you're qualified, clear-headed, and apply strategically, it’s still one of the smartest global pathways for Indian students looking to study, work, and settle abroad.