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.
International students interested in working in Canada after they graduate may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit
Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published new PGWP eligibility requirements for students who apply for a study permit on or after November 1, 2024, which include graduating from a program linked to one of five priority fields of study: agriculture and agri-food, healthcare, science/technology/engineering/mathematics, trade and transport. Students who apply for a study permit before November 1, 2024 are not impacted by these changes and will be eligible to apply for PGWP regardless of study program.
The following George Brown Polytechnic programs are currently aligned with IRCC’s field of study requirements. This list may be updated with additional programs or changes to term availability, so please check back often.*
*Please note: Effective June 25, 2025 Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the list of PGWP-eligible fields of study. Please refer to the IRCC website for the most up to date list of PGWP-eligible programs. On July 4, 2025 IRCC updated the list of eligible CIP codes to add back fields of study that were removed on June 25, 2025. Those fields of study that were removed on June 25, 2025 will stay eligible until the list is next updated in early 2026. If you submitted your study permit application in one of them between June 25 and July 4, you’ll still meet the field of study requirement when you graduate.
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Eligible George Brown Polytechnic Programs
Bachelor's Degree Programs
*Note: On March 12, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that college Bachelor's degree, regardless of field of study, are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Healthcare and Social Services Category Programs
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Category Programs
| Program code | Program Title | Credential | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| T431 | Applied A.I. Solutions Development | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.0102 |
| T426 | Artificial Intelligence for Robotics | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.0102 |
| T475 | Blockchain Development | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.9999 |
| T177 | Computer Programming and Analysis | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 11.0201 |
| T186 | Computer Programming | Ontario College Diploma | 11.0201 |
| T189 | Computer Programming – Low Code | Ontario College Diploma | 11.0201 |
| T433 | Cyber Security | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.1003 |
| T405 | Information Systems Business Analysis | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.0103 |
| T440 | Mobile Application Development and Strategy | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.0205 |
| T163 | Game - Programming | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 11.0204 |
| B303 | Honours Bachelor of Business Administration - (Business Analytics) | Bachelor's Degree | 52.1301 |
| B312 | Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) | Bachelor's Degree | 52.1404 |
| B430 | People Analytics | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 30.7199 |
| B433 | Marketing Management - Digital Media | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 52.1404 |
| G102 | Graphic Design | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 50.0409 |
| G113 | Interaction Design | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 11.0801 |
| G301 | Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design | Bachelor's Degree | 11.0105 |
| G302 | Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design (Fast-Track) | Bachelor's Degree | 11.0105 |
| T428 | Digital Product Management | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 9.0702 |
| T465 | Cloud Computing Technologies | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.0902 |
| P116 | Social Media Production – Culture-Based Creativity | Ontario College Diploma | 52.1404 |
| T141 | Computer Systems Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 15.1202 |
| T147 | Computer Systems Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 15.1202 |
| T402 | Health Informatics | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 51.2706 |
| T164 | Civil Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 15.0201 |
| T182 | Electromechanical Engineering Technology - Power and Control | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 15.0403 |
| T415 | Embedded Systems Development | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 15.1201 |
Trade Category Programs
Transport Category Programs
| Program code | Program Title | Credential | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| B122 | Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 52.0203 |
| B162 | Business Administration - Supply Chain Operations Management | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 52.0203 |
| B429 | Supply Chain Management | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 52.0203 |
Note: This list includes eligible programs that are currently accepting new International students. See specific program pages for more information related to intake availability.
Please note
Immigration policies can change without notice, including post-graduation work permit (PGWP) criteria and eligibility. Please review the PGWP eligible program list to review if the program you are applying for is currently PGWP eligible. This list is updated regularly as IRCC makes changes to the eligible fields of study. Students are solely responsible for ensuring that they are in compliance with all Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regulations at all times during their studies and while in Canada, including any medical or study and work permit-related requirements. Please note that the final decision on all PGWP applications and eligibility is made solely by IRCC. For the most up to date information, please refer to the IRCC website directly at IRCC webpage or consult the IRCC Contact Centre at 1-888-242-2100 to confirm or clarify immigration-related information and requirement. The College provides this information for guidance purposes only and does not guarantee the accuracy or applicability of any immigration-related information or requirements.