June 25, 2025: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently updated the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility list. Please refer to the following link for the most up to date information.
The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to gain valuable Canadian work experience in your field after graduation. If you plan to work in Canada after completing your studies, it is important to ensure that your program is eligible for the PGWP.
Based on the information currently available, the following Loyalist College programs align with the requirements, and graduates from these programs may be eligible for the PGWP. This list will be updated regularly to reflect any changes. The final decision regarding PGWP approval is determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Applicants are advised to consult the Government of Canada website to determine if they meet the eligibility requirements for the PGWP.
Please note that the following list includes all PGWP-aligned programs offered at Loyalist College at this time, however, due to capacity limits not all programs listed are currently open to international student applicants.
| Program name | Credential | CIP code |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 51.3301 |
| Addictions and Mental Health | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 51.1501 |
| Advanced Filmmaking – Digital Content Creation | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 09.0702 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.0102 |
| Biotechnology | Ontario College Diploma | 41.0101 |
| Biotechnology – Advanced | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 41.0101 |
| Care of Vulnerable Populations | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 51.1504 |
| Carpentry and Renovation Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 46.0201 |
| Carpentry and Renovation Techniques | Ontario College Certificate | 46.0201 |
| Child and Youth Care | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 44.0702 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | Ontario College Certificate | 15.0201 |
| Civil Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 15.0201 |
| Community Pharmacy Assistant | Ontario College Certificate | 51.0805 |
| Computer Software and Database Development | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.0201 |
| Computer Systems Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 15.1202 |
| Construction Engineering Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 15.1001 |
| Cyber Security | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.1003 |
| Developmental Services Worker | Ontario College Diploma | 19.0710 |
| Early Childhood Education | Ontario College Diploma | 19.0709 |
| Electrical Techniques | Ontario College Certificate | 46.0302 |
| Electrical Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 15.0303 |
| Fitness and Health Promotion | Ontario College Diploma | 31.0501 |
| Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 15.0501 |
| Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques | Ontario College Certificate | 47.0201 |
| Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 51.3801 |
| Massage Therapy | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 51.3501 |
| Mechanical Techniques | Ontario College Certificate | 47.0000 |
| Mechatronics | Ontario College Diploma | 15.0403 |
| Medical Radiation Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 51.0911 |
| Mental Health and Addictions Worker | Ontario College Diploma | 51.1501 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant | Ontario College Diploma | 51.0817 |
| Paramedic | Ontario College Diploma | 51.0904 |
| Personal Support Worker | Ontario College Certificate | 51.2602 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 51.0805 |
| Practical Nursing | Ontario College Diploma | 51.3901 |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees | Ontario College Certificate | 51.1199 |
| Radiation Safety | Ontario College Certificate | 51.0916 |
| Renewable Energy Systems | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 14.4899 |
| Social Service Worker | Ontario College Diploma | 44.0000 |
| Supply Chain Management – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 52.0203 |
| Supply Chain Management – Global Logistics | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 52.0203 |
| Welding and Fabrication Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 48.0508 |
| Welding Techniques | Ontario College Certificate | 48.0508 |
| Wireless Information Networking | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.0901 |