CANADA · NOVA SCOTIA · DESIGNATED LEARNING INSTITUTIONS
PGWP colleges in Nova Scotia.Every DLI, checked.
Nova Scotia has 38 designated learning institutions (DLIs) that can enrol international students. 11 offer programmes that lead to a post-graduation work permit (PGWP); 0 do so only for some programmes. Here is the full list from IRCC.
- DLIs in Nova Scotia
- 38
- Offer PGWP programmes
- 11
- +0 for some programmes
- Public institutions
- 12
- Private institutions
- 26
What “PGWP” means in this list
Yes: the institution offers programmes that can lead to a post-graduation work permit. Some programmes: only certain programmes or campuses qualify. No: none of its programmes lead to a PGWP. Your own programme must still meet the PGWP rules on length, field of study and language. PGWP rules in full.
Public institutions (12)
| Institution | City | PGWP | DLI number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia University | Wolfville | Yes | O19391556792 |
| Atlantic School of Theology | Halifax | Yes | O19391556837 |
| Cape Breton University | Sydney | Yes | O19391556824 |
| Dalhousie University | Halifax | Yes | O19209939282 |
| Mount Saint Vincent University | Halifax | Yes | O19301947442 |
| Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency | Halifax | No | O157882398622 |
| Nova Scotia Community College · Akerley Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, Aviation Institute, Burridge Campus, Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS), Cumberland Campus, eCampus, Institute of Technology Campus, Ivany Campus, Kingstec Campus, Lunenburg Campus, Sydney Waterfront Campus, Nautical Institute, Pictou Campus, School of Fisheries, Shelburne Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Truro Campus | Halifax | Yes | O19091820452 |
| NSCAD University (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design) | Halifax | Yes | O19021269652 |
| Saint Mary’s University | Halifax | Yes | O19021279692 |
| St. Francis Xavier University | Antigonish | Yes | O19391556899 |
| Université Sainte-Anne | Church Point | Yes | O19391556726 |
| University of King’s College | Halifax | Yes | O19391556768 |
Private institutions (26)
| Institution | City | PGWP | DLI number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Cosmetology | Dartmouth | No | O214965234137 |
| Academy of Learning Career College (Halifax) | Halifax | No | O111596476281 |
| Apex Language and Career College | Halifax | No | O19330669492 |
| Atlantic Canada Language Academy | Lunenburg | No | O19210345642 |
| Atlantic Flight Attendant Academy | Halifax | No | O136991020372 |
| Autumn Institute of Health | Lower Sackville | No | O2119619009722 |
| Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine | Halifax | No | O250138504947 |
| Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy | Halifax | No | O111416612697 |
| Canadian Language Learning College (CLLC) | Halifax | No | O19209875232 |
| Cape Breton Language Centre · Cape Breton University and New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation | Sydney | No | O19210055012 |
| CPA Atlantic School of Business Association | Halifax | No | O214966777617 |
| Da Vinci College of Arts and Design | Halifax | No | O19331278712 |
| Eastern College (Halifax) | Halifax | No | O19391556993 |
| Elevate Beauty Institute of Cosmetology | New Minas | No | O139340859112 |
| Halifax Language Institute of Canada | Halifax | No | O19091611322 |
| ICT Northumberland College | Halifax | No | O115158695747 |
| International Language Institute | Halifax | No | O19126582122 |
| Island Career Academy | Sydney | No | O19370893142 |
| Maritime Environmental Training Institute (METI) | Sydney | No | O112783108317 |
| Medavie HealthEd | Dartmouth | No | O19353075272 |
| Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education | Halifax | No | O19353105672 |
| Oxford International College Halifax | Halifax | No | O267638647882 |
| Oxford International Language College Halifax | Halifax | No | O19130326522 |
| Success College of Applied Arts and Technology | Halifax | No | O19391557027 |
| The Maritime College | Halifax | No | O19391557015 |
| Willis College · Halifax, Sydney | Sydney | No | O137691023352 |
Before you apply
Most college and undergraduate students need a provincial attestation letter (PAL); master’s and PhD students at public institutions do not, since 1 January 2026. You must show CAD 23,448 for living costs (applications from 1 September 2026) on top of tuition, and you can work 24 hours a week off campus during term.
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QUICK ANSWERS
Your questions, answered.
On the IRCC designated learning institutions list, 11 of the 38 DLIs in Nova Scotia offer PGWP-eligible programmes, and 0 more offer them only for some programmes or campuses. The tables on this page list each one.
No. Your programme must also qualify: at least 8 months long, and for college diplomas and certificates, in an eligible field of study. You also need the required language score (CLB 7 for degrees, CLB 5 for college programmes).
Check it is a DLI and that your exact programme is PGWP-eligible before you pay anything. Many private institutions do not offer PGWP-eligible programmes.
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