Canada DLI Study Visa Approval Rates (2025): What Students Must Know

Choosing the right Canadian college or university is one of the biggest factors that influence your study visa approval chances. With IRCC becoming increasingly strict and focused on institutional quality, the DLI Approval Rate has now become a crucial part of a student’s visa success strategy.

To help students and parents make informed decisions, Macro Global & GD Immigration analyzed the 2025 Study Permit Approval Data (Jan 1 – Aug 31, 2025). This report includes 29,635 approved and 25,730 refused applications — giving an overall 53.53% Canadian Study Visa approval rate.

But as you’ll see, approval rates vary massively from one DLI to another.

What the 2025 Data Reveals

1. Some DLIs Have Extremely Low Approval Rates (Below 20%)

Many private and career-focused institutions saw very low approvals, such as:

• Yorkville University – 10%

• Yorkville University – Toronto Film School – 11%

• Northeastern University (ON) – 18%

• City University of Seattle – 19%

• Trinity Western University – 20%

These numbers show that applying to low-approval DLIs significantly increases refusal chances — even if the student is well-qualified.

2. Mid-Range Universities See Moderate Approval Rates (25% – 50%)

Public universities showing moderate approval strength include:

• Trent University – 29%

• University of Saskatchewan – 29%

• Carleton University – 33%

• Thompson Rivers University – 36%

• University of Manitoba – 39%

• University of Northern British Columbia – 46%

• University of Windsor – 48%

These institutions are good options for students who want balanced admissions and visa chances.

3. Top Canadian Universities Show Very High Approval Rates (60% – 90%+)

Highly reputed public universities continue to dominate approvals:

• University of Calgary – 63%

• University of Alberta – 71%

• OCAD University – 75%

• Western University – 75%

• Queen’s University – 77%

• McMaster University – 78%

• University of British Columbia – 80%

• University of Waterloo – 81%

• University of Toronto – 87%

• McGill University – 93%

High-ranking, research-oriented universities clearly provide the strongest study visa approval outcomes.

Why This Matters for Students

IRCC now emphasizes the credibility of the institution along with the student’s intent. Applying to higher-approval DLIs not only increases your visa chances but also offers:
✔ Better employment outcomes
✔ Strong academic reputation
✔ Access to better funding, co-ops, and research
✔ Lower refusal risk at the visa stage

How Macro Global & GD Immigration Helps You Choose the Right DLI

Our team carefully analyzes updated IRCC approval trends to guide students toward:

• DLIs with strong approval history

• Programs aligned with your academic background

• Right province selection

• Honest, accurate documentation

• Fully IRCC-compliant visa filing

We also offer specialized support for:

• Gap cases

• Refusal cases

• Low scores

• Change of program

• Genuine student justification

With certified and experienced consultants, you get transparent, ethical, and high-success guidance.

Start Your Application With Higher Approval Chances

If you want to select a university or college with better approval rates for the upcoming intakes:

Macro Global (India)

• Offices: Moga | Jagraon | Mullanpur | Ludhiana

• Call: 87250-20904 | 98158-20904

GD Immigration (Canada)

• Location: Brampton, Ontario

• Call: +1 (437)-245-2828

Visit: www.gurmilapsinghdalla.com

Macro Global & GD Immigration – Your trusted partner for Canadian study visas.