Looking to work in Canada after graduation?
Explore the list of Niagara College postsecondary programs that align with the latest Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility guidelines from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- For the most up-to-date information, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Canada websites.
- To check on when these programs are offered, please visit our Program Availability for international students page.
Please Note: Not all programs are currently available/open to International students; please refer to the program page for further information.
The program list below has been updated to reflect the most current information following the July 4, 2025 update to the list of fields of study that qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This update added back programs that were removed on June 25, 2025.
- Students who submitted a study permit application before June 25, 2025, will be assessed based on the eligibility criteria in place at the time of your application.
- Students who submitted a study permit application between June 25 and July 4, 2025, will now be assessed under the reinstated eligibility list. These programs remain eligible until the next planned update in early 2026.
- Students applying on or after July 4, 2025, will be assessed based on the current list published July 4.
Niagara College is committed to keeping this page current.
As IRCC releases further information or updates, the content on this page will be revised accordingly.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, we encourage you to refer to the official IRCC and the Government of Canada websites.
Last Updated: July 7, 2025
| Program Code | Program Title | Credential Type | CIP Code | CIP Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0292 | Addictions and Mental Health | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 51.1501 | Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling |
| P0192 | Autism and Behavioural Science | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 42.2814 | Applied behaviour analysis |
| P0490 | Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 52.0203 | Logistics, materials, and supply chain management |
| P0757 | Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Co-op) | Ontario College Diploma | 46.0201 | Carpentry/carpenter |
| P0753 | Carpentry and Renovation Techniques | Ontario College Certificate | 46.0201 | Carpentry/carpenter |
| P0169 | Child and Youth Care | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 44.0702 | Youth Services/Administration |
| P0760 | Civil Engineering Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 15.0201 | Civil engineering technology/technician |
| P0964 | Community Mental Health - Multidiscipline | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 51.3810 | Psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing |
| P0811 | Community Pharmacy Assistant | Ontario College Certificate | 51.0805 | Pharmacy technician/assistant |
| P0717 | Computer Engineering Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 15.1201 | Computer engineering technology/technician, general |
| P0411 | Computer Programming | Ontario College Diploma | 11.0201 | Computer programming/programmer, general |
| P0414 | Computer Programming and Analysis (Co-op) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 11.0201 | Computer programming/programmer, general |
| P0474 | Computer Systems Technician - Network and Cloud Technologies | Ontario College Diploma | 11.1001 | Network and system administration/administrator |
| P0708 | Construction Engineering Technology | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 15.1001 | Construction engineering technology/technician |
| P0464 | Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 01.0401 | Agricultural and food products processing, general |
| P0454 | Culinary Skills | Ontario College Certificate | 12.0500 | Culinary Arts/Chef Training |
| P0456 | Cybersecurity | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 11.1003 | Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance |
| P0902 | Data Analytics | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 30.7101 | Data analytics, general |
| P0102 | Early Childhood Education | Ontario College Diploma | 19.0709 | Child care provider/assistant |
| P2000 | Ecosystem Restoration | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 03.0199 | Natural resources conservation and research, other |
| P0103 | Educational Assistance and Adult Supports | Ontario College Diploma | 13.1099 | Special Education and Teaching, other |
| P0709 | Electrical Engineering Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 15.0303 | Electrical, electronic, and communications engineering technology/technician |
| P0707 | Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 15.0303 | Electrical, electronic, and communications engineering technology/technician |
| P0758 | Electrical Techniques | Ontario College Certificate | 46.0302 | Electrician |
| P0710 | Electronics Engineering Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 15.0303 | Electrical, electronic, and communications engineering technology/technician |
| P0703 | Electronics Engineering Technology (Co-op) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 15.0303 | Electrical, electronic, and communications engineering technology/technician |
| P0294 | Environmental Management and Assessment | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 03.0299 | Environmental/natural resources management and policy, other |
| P0736 | Environmental Technician (Co-op) | Ontario College Diploma | 15.0507 | Environmental/environmental engineering technology/technician |
| P0260 | Exercise Science for Health and Performance | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 31.0505 | Exercise science and kinesiology |
| P0232 | Fitness and Health Promotion | Ontario College Diploma | 31.0501 | Sports, kinesiology, and physical education/physical fitness, general |
| P0441 | Game Development | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 11.0204 | Computer game programming |
| P0966 | Gerontology | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 51.3821 | Geriatric nurse/nursing |
| P0177 | Graphic Design | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 50.0409 | Graphic design |
| P0777 | Greenhouse Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 01.0604 | Greenhouse operations and management |
| P0737 | Greenhouse Technician (Co-op) | Ontario College Diploma | 01.0604 | Greenhouse operations and management |
| P6000 | Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) | Bachelor's Degree | 52.0901 | Hospitality Administration/Management, General |
| P6003 | Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resources) | Bachelor's Degree | 52.1001 | Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General |
| P0771 | Horticultural Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 01.0605 | Landscaping and groundskeeping |
| P0111 | Horticultural Technician (Co-op) | Ontario College Diploma | 01.0605 | Landscaping and groundskeeping |
| P0775 | Horticulture Technician - Landscape | Ontario College Diploma | 01.0605 | Landscaping and groundskeeping |
| P0735 | Horticulture Technician - Landscape (Co-op) | Ontario College Diploma | 01.0605 | Landscaping and groundskeeping |
| P0730 | Landscape Horticulture Techniques | Ontario College Certificate | 01.0605 | Landscaping and groundskeeping |
| P0755 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 15.0805 | Mechanical/mechanical engineering technology/technician |
| P0705 | Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 15.0805 | Mechanical/mechanical engineering technology/technician |
| P0754 | Mechanical Techniques (General Machinist) | Ontario College Certificate | 48.0501 | Machine tool technology/machinist |
| P0195 | Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant | Ontario College Diploma | 51.0817 | Rehabilitation assistant |
| P0962 | Palliative Care - Multidiscipline | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 51.3819 | Palliative care nurse/nursing |
| P0942 | Personal Support Worker | Ontario College Certificate | 51.2602 | Home health aide/home attendant |
| P0813 | Pharmacy Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 51.0805 | Pharmacy technician/assistant |
| P0819 | Pre-Community Services | Ontario College Certificate | 44.0000 | Human services, general |
| P0851 | Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees | Ontario College Certificate | 51.1199 | Health/medical preparatory programs, other |
| P0850 | Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas | Ontario College Certificate | 51.1199 | Health/medical preparatory programs, other |
| P0419 | Professional Butchery Techniques | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 12.0506 | Meat Cutting/meat cutter |
| P0178 | Recreation Therapy | Ontario College Diploma | 51.2309 | Therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy |
| P0765 | Renewable Energies Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 47.0701 | Energy systems installation and repair technology/technician, general |
| P0478 | Social Media Management | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 52.1404 | Digital marketing |
| P0123 | Social Service Worker | Ontario College Diploma | 44.0000 | Human services, general |
| P0476 | Supply Chain Management | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 52.0203 | Logistics, materials, and supply chain management |
| P0761 | Welding Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 48.0508 | Welding technology/welder |
| P0756 | Welding Techniques | Ontario College Certificate | 48.0508 | Welding technology/welder |
| P0738 | Winery and Viticulture Technician | Ontario College Diploma | 01.1004 | Viticulture and enology |
The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) is a system used to organize and classify different educational programs, giving each one of them a specific numeric code. It helps to group programs into categories based on what students learn or study, according to the field of study. Understanding CIP codes helps international students to explore their options and make informed decisions about their academic journey in Canada.
Students may be eligible for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) of up to three years if they graduate from an eligible field of study linked to occupations in long-term shortage, which is determined by currently eligible CIP codes.
On June 25, 2025, IRCC released an updated list of CIP codes for fields of study that educational programs must align with to be PGWP-eligible. You may review this recent announcement on IRCC’s official website.
CIP codes have been added to the International program availability webpage. Current students can also find the CIP codes on their Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) and Confirmation of Graduation (COG) letters, which can be generated on the MyNC portal. For instructions on How to Generate a Letter, click here.
As per the initial September 18 announcement, international students who submit a study permit application on or after November 1, 2024, must graduate from a program in an eligible field of study defined by IRCC to apply for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Be sure to review the Niagara College list PGWP aligned program list here regarding which programs of study will continue to qualify international students for a PGWP upon graduation. IRCC may update the field of study requirements at any time to align with labour market needs and we will update our list accordingly.
We encourage students to consult the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) for assistance in reviewing your unique situation. Your International Student Advisor can provide advice on your individual academic situation related to your immigration needs.
Students who applied for a study permit before June 25, 2025, will still be eligible for a PGWP if their field of study was on the list when they applied for their study permit even if it has since been removed and even if the student should need to extend their current permit to complete that same program.
Most study permit applicants need to provide a provincial attestation letter (PAL) or territorial attestation letter (TAL) when applying for their study permit. We encourage students to consult the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) for assistance in reviewing your situation.
A PAL is valid until the date indicated on the letter. We encourage you to submit your study permit to IRCC as soon as possible upon PAL issuance to allow for sufficient time to receive a decision on your study permit so you can start studying with us.
For more information about our admissions process, please visit the How to Apply webpage.
Please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Canada websites for information regarding entry to Canada. Non-discretionary travellers to Canada are expected to be aware and prepared to enter Canada fully apprised of the Government of Canada’s current or newly announced requirements, and understand how they may relate to them. Information provided on this webpage is accurate as of June 27, 2025 at 4pm ET, and is subject to change at any time. Niagara College accepts no liability for any discrepancies.