George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Co-op Work Permit
As of April 1, 2026, post-secondary international students do not need a separate co-op work permit for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component of the program. The WIL component may include placement, co-op, internship, or externship.
The WIL component must be a requirement to complete the program.
International students enrolled in a post-secondary program at George Brown may complete the required WIL component without a separate co-op work permit only if they meet all the following conditions:
- You have conditions printed on your initial study permit that allow you to work on-campus.
- You have a letter from George Brown that confirms the work placement is a requirement of your study program.
- You have a valid study permit or you applied to extend your study permit before it expired.
- You’re a full-time student at George Brown.
- Your study program is at least 6 months long, at a post-secondary level, and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate.
- The work integrated learning component of your study program totals 50% or less of your study program.
For more information, please visit Government of Canada – Working in Canada as an international student page.
If you have any questions, please contact your designated International Student Advisor.