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BC PNP International Post-Graduates Pilot Project

The International Post-Graduates Pilot Project is a three year program, ending on May 28, 2013. Applications submitted after that date will be returned.

SCOPE
The goal of this project is to support BC universities in attracting top students from around the world and to help retain these highly qualified individuals in the provincial workforce to facilitate innovation and economic development.

WHO CAN APPLY
Applicants under the International Post-Graduate Pilot Project must have satisfied the requirements for an eligible masters or doctorate degree from a post-secondary institution recognized by the province of BC within the last two years (two years from the date shown on the final official transcript). If more than six months have elapsed from the completion of studies, it is expected that the applicant will have obtained a valid work permit in Canada.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants must have satisfied the requirements for an eligible masters or doctorate degree conferred by an eligible post-secondary institution
  • Applicant must intend to reside in the province of BC
  • Applicant must prove that they have the ability to become economically established in BC
     
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBLE DEGREE PROGRAMS

At this time, the eligible degree programs are graduate degrees awarded for studies in the natural, applied, or health sciences. This includes the following programs:

  • Agriculture
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Engineering and Engineering Technology
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Natural Resources Conservation and Research
  • Physical Sciences
It is important to note that distance learning programs, where the applicant has not been a resident of BC, are not eligible for the International Post-Graduates stream.