The process at a glance
- Get accepted by a BC school and receive your PAL if you need one.
- Prepare proof of funds — $23,448 for living costs plus first-year tuition and travel.
- Have Vietnamese documents translated by a certified translator.
- Book your upfront medical exam with an IRCC-approved panel physician.
- Apply online, then give biometrics at a VFS Global centre in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City when IRCC asks.
Translations
Transcripts, diplomas, birth certificates, household documents and bank letters that aren’t in English or French need a certified translation, the translator’s declaration and a copy of the original. Use an officially recognized translation service — not machine translation.
Medical exam
Vietnam is on IRCC’s list of countries requiring an immigration medical exam for stays longer than six months. Book with an IRCC-approved panel physician.
After the Student Direct Stream
Many Vietnamese students used the SDS, which ended in November 2024. Applications now go through the regular process, so focus on:
- a clear, specific study plan
- funding documents with a traceable history — sudden large deposits should be explained
- a student GIC, which is optional but makes living-cost funds easy to verify
Choosing a school
Many Vietnamese students start at a college such as Langara and transfer to a university, which lowers first-year costs. If you plan to work in Canada after graduating, check the PGWP rules for your program before you enrol.
In your language
This whole site is available in Tiếng Việt — use the globe icon at the top of any page.