Post-Landing Services

Everything you need after you land in Canada

From finding housing to getting your SIN card, building credit, and planning your PGWP — your complete guide to settling in Canada.

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Academic

PhD & Graduate Programs

Explore funded PhD and Masters programs at Canadian universities with stipends, co-op opportunities, and PR pathways.

  • NSERC & Vanier funding
  • Co-op eligible programs
  • PGWP eligibility
  • Quebec programs in French
Browse Programs
Housing

Housing & Apartments

Find student housing in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and more. Rent breakdowns and platform guides.

  • City rent comparisons
  • Kijiji, PadMapper, Rentals.ca
  • Lease & tenant rights
  • Student residences
Find Housing
Finance

Banking & Finance

Open a Canadian bank account on arrival. Compare TD, RBC, Scotiabank, BMO, and credit unions.

  • No-fee newcomer accounts
  • SIN card process
  • TFSA & RRSP basics
  • Credit building from zero
Set Up Banking
Daily Life

Phone, Health & Daily Life

SIM cards, OHIP enrollment, grocery stores, transit passes, and everything for your first weeks in Canada.

  • OHIP / UHIP enrollment
  • Best SIM cards (Koodo, Fido)
  • No Frills vs T&T grocery
  • Presto & transit apps
Get Settled
Funding

Canada Scholarships

20+ scholarships available to international students — federal, provincial, university-specific, and private funding.

  • Vanier & Trudeau scholarships
  • OGS (Ontario Graduate)
  • University fellowships
  • Up to CA$50,000/year
Find Scholarships
Careers

Canadian Employers

Top Canadian companies that hire international graduates on PGWP — with LMIA status, salary ranges, and PR support ratings.

  • 25 top employers
  • LMIA availability
  • CA$ salary ranges
  • PR support ratings
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Your settlement timeline

A practical checklist for your first few months in Canada.

1

Before you arrive

  • Apply for housing early (6–8 weeks ahead)
  • Research OHIP/UHIP enrollment rules for your province
  • Carry CAD 500 cash for first days
2

Week 1

  • Get a SIM card (Koodo, Fido, or Telstra)
  • Open a no-fee newcomer bank account (TD, RBC, Scotiabank)
  • Enroll in OHIP (Ontario) or UHIP if at a university
3

Month 1

  • Get your SIN card at Service Canada (free, bring study permit)
  • Apply for a student credit card to start building Equifax/TransUnion score
  • Set up Presto, Compass, or your city's transit card
4

Month 3+

  • Begin PGWP planning with your school's international office
  • Explore CRS score and Express Entry options
  • File your first CRA tax return if you had income

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