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How to apply to study in Canada from Uzbekistan

  • The route to a bachelor’s degree in Canada with an Uzbek school certificate: straight into the first year.

    Source: educanada.ca (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

  • English for a bachelor’s degree: IELTS 6.5, each section at least 6; also accepted: TOEFL iBT 86, Duolingo English Test 115 and PTE Academic 60.

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Data read from the sources: 15 September 2026

What documents and grades do you need to study in Canada?

A Canadian application has two stages: first the university or college for a letter of acceptance, then IRCC for the study permit. The permit needs the letter of acceptance, a provincial attestation letter (PAL or TAL), a passport and proof of funds — CAD 23,448 for living costs outside Quebec for applications from 1 September 2026. Universities usually ask for IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 86. Many accept an 11-year attestat; some ask for an extra year or a college pathway.

Bachelor’s

With an Uzbek attestat (11 years)

Straight into the first year

Many Canadian universities accept an 11-year attestat, so direct entry is often possible. Some ask instead for a completed year at an Uzbek university or a college pathway.

Documents

  • School certificate

    Not checked yet

    The school-leaving certificate with its grade supplement, in certified English or French translation.

  • Academic transcript

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    The year-by-year record; Canadian admissions read subject grades, not only the average.

  • Certified translation

    Documents that are not in English or French are submitted with a certified translation and the translator’s affidavit.

  • English certificate

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    The IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or PTE report.

  • Passport

    Proof of identity is always required: a valid passport and two passport photographs.

  • Photograph

    Two passport-sized photographs, part of the required proof of identity.

  • Financial statement

    For applications made on or after 1 September 2026 a single student outside Quebec must show CAD 23,448 for living costs, on top of tuition and travel. Six months of bank statements or a Canadian guaranteed investment certificate are the usual evidence; Quebec sets its own figure.

  • Letter of recommendationOptional

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    Required by some programmes and most scholarships; not universal for undergraduate admission.

  • Motivation letterOptional

    IRCC recommends a letter of explanation setting out your study plan and why you chose this institution. Recommended rather than required, but officers read it.

Sources: educanada.ca (opens in a new tab), canada.ca (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 15 September 2026 · probably right

Tests

  • Any one of these is enough

    IELTS 6.5, each section at least 6

    Typical undergraduate requirement at Canadian universities, usually with 6.0 in each band. Not a federal figure.

  • TOEFL iBT 86

    Typical undergraduate equivalent of IELTS 6.5. Confirm on the admissions page.

  • Duolingo English Test 115

    Accepted by many Canadian universities; confirm before booking.

  • PTE Academic 60

    Typical undergraduate equivalent. Confirm on the admissions page.

Source: educanada.ca (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

Minimum grades and years of school

  • 12 years of school

    Canadian provinces finish secondary school after twelve years, so an 11-year attestat is assessed case by case: many universities accept it, others ask for a completed year of university or a college pathway.

  • 4 on the Uzbek 5-point scale

    An indicative attestat average for a competitive offer. Each university sets its own admission average.

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Other requirements

  • Letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution

    Always required — the study permit application cannot be made without it.

  • Provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL or TAL)

    Needed in most cases. The province issues it after the institution has admitted you.

  • Medical examination, where the length of stay or your circumstances require one

    Check if needed: it applies to stays over six months and to certain countries of residence.

  • Police certificate, where the visa office asks for one

    Listed as “check if needed”; some visa offices add country-specific documents as well.

Source: canada.ca (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · probably right

Master’s

A Canadian master takes a completed four-year bachelor degree; many programmes ask for a B+ average over the final two years. The documents are the diploma, transcript, a statement of purpose, two or three references, a CV and an English certificate, usually IELTS 6.5–7.0. Research-track programmes often need a supervisor agreed in advance. Then comes the IRCC study permit: letter of acceptance, PAL or TAL and proof of funds.

With an Uzbek attestat (11 years)

Straight into the first year

A completed bachelor degree lets you apply directly; no bridging year. A three-year degree is assessed individually by some universities.

Documents

  • Diploma

    The bachelor diploma; final-year students apply on a transcript and receive a conditional offer.

  • Academic transcript

    The full university transcript with the grading scale explained.

  • Certified translation

    Certified English or French translations with the translator’s affidavit.

    Probably right

  • Motivation letter

    The statement of purpose; for a research master it doubles as your research proposal.

  • Letter of recommendation

    Usually three academic references, submitted directly by the referees.

  • CV

    An academic CV with research, publications and work experience.

  • English certificate

    The IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo report.

  • Passport

    Proof of identity is always required: a valid passport and two passport photographs.

    Probably right

  • Photograph

    Two passport-sized photographs, part of the required proof of identity.

    Probably right

  • Financial statement

    For applications made on or after 1 September 2026 a single student outside Quebec must show CAD 23,448 for living costs, on top of tuition and travel. Six months of bank statements or a Canadian guaranteed investment certificate are the usual evidence; Quebec sets its own figure.

    Probably right

  • Motivation letterOptional

    IRCC recommends a letter of explanation setting out your study plan and why you chose this institution. Recommended rather than required, but officers read it.

    Probably right

Sources: educanada.ca (opens in a new tab), canada.ca (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

Tests

  • Any one of these is enough

    IELTS 6.5, each section at least 6

    Typical graduate requirement; competitive programmes ask for 7.0. Not a federal figure.

  • TOEFL iBT 90

    Typical graduate equivalent of IELTS 6.5–7.0. Confirm with the graduate school.

  • Duolingo English Test 120

    Accepted by many graduate schools; confirm before booking.

Source: educanada.ca (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

Minimum grades and years of school

  • 4 on the Uzbek 5-point scale

    Indicative diploma average; Canadian graduate schools usually name a B+ or 3.0/4.0 over the final two years.

  • A completed Bachelor’s degree

    A completed four-year bachelor degree, or a degree the graduate school assesses as equivalent.

Source: educanada.ca (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

Other requirements

  • Letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution

    Always required — the study permit application cannot be made without it.

  • Provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL or TAL)

    Needed in most cases. The province issues it after the institution has admitted you.

  • Medical examination, where the length of stay or your circumstances require one

    Check if needed: it applies to stays over six months and to certain countries of residence.

  • Police certificate, where the visa office asks for one

    Listed as “check if needed”; some visa offices add country-specific documents as well.

Source: canada.ca (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · probably right

Which IELTS score do you need to study in Canada?

Bachelor’s in Canada: IELTS 6.5, each section at least 6 or TOEFL iBT 86 or Duolingo English Test 115 or PTE Academic 60 (not checked yet). Master’s in Canada: IELTS 6.5, each section at least 6 or TOEFL iBT 90 or Duolingo English Test 120 (not checked yet).

Minimum English scores by level
LevelIELTSOther testsSource
Bachelor’sIELTS 6.5, each section at least 6TOEFL iBT 86 or Duolingo English Test 115 or PTE Academic 60Source: educanada.ca (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet
Master’sIELTS 6.5, each section at least 6TOEFL iBT 90 or Duolingo English Test 120Source: educanada.ca (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

Which scholarships are there for study in Canada?

The catalogue holds 7 scholarships for study in Canada that citizens of Uzbekistan may apply for. The nearest deadline: 6 November 2026, Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship.

Which universities are there in Canada?

The INTAKE catalogue holds 545 universities in Canada.

  1. Acadia UniversityWolfville
  2. Acsenda School of ManagementVancouver
  3. AdlerToronto
  4. Agricultural Institute of CanadaOttawa
  5. Alberta Bible CollegeCalgary
  6. Alberta College of Family PhysiciansEdmonton
  7. Alberta University of the ArtsCalgary
  8. Algoma UniversitySault Ste. Marie
  9. Algonquin CollegeOttawa
  10. Ambrose UniversityCalgary
  11. Ancien séminaire de Sainte-ThérèseSainte-Thérèse
  12. Apostolic Missionary Training InstituteSaskatoon
  13. Arthur Kroeger College of Public AffairsOttawa
  14. Artificial Insemination Center of QuebecSaint-Hyacinthe
  15. Ashton CollegeBritish Columbia
  16. Assiniboine Community CollegeBrandon
  17. Association of Canadian College and University Teachers of EnglishHalifax
  18. Association of Canadian Universities for Northern StudiesOttawa
  19. Association of Universities and Colleges of CanadaOttawa
  20. Assumption UniversityWindsor
  21. Athabasca UniversityAthabasca
  22. Atlantic AI InstituteHalifax Stanfield International Airport
  23. Atlantic Institute for Digital AgricultureHalifax
  24. Atlantic School of TheologyHalifax
  25. Augustana University CollegeAlberta
  26. Aurora CollegeInuvik
  27. Balsillie School of International AffairsWaterloo
  28. Bamfield Marine Sciences CentreUcluelet
  29. Banff CentreBanff
  30. BC Children's Hospital Research InstituteVancouver
  31. Bethany CollegeHepburn
  32. Bishop's UniversitySherbrooke
  33. Black Studies Research InstituteHalifax
  34. Blue Quills UniversityCanada
  35. Booth University CollegeWinnipeg
  36. Boucher Institute of Naturopathic MedicineNew Westminster
  37. Bow Valley CollegeCalgary
  38. Brain Repair CentreHalifax
  39. Brandon UniversityBrandon
  40. Brescia University CollegeLondon
  41. Briercrest College and SeminaryMoose Jaw
  42. British Columbia Institute of TechnologyBurnaby
  43. British Columbia Open UniversityBritish Columbia
  44. Brock UniversitySt. Catharines
  45. Brockville Military AcademyBrockville
  46. Bruyere Health Research InstituteOttawa
  47. Bureau de Coopération InteruniversitaireMontreal
  48. Burman UniversityLacombe
  49. Cambrian CollegeSudbury
  50. Camosun CollegeVictoria
  51. Campion CollegeRegina
  52. Campus Notre-Dame-de-FoyQuébec
  53. Campus Universitaire d'EdmundstonNew Brunswick
  54. Campus VFXBritish Columbia
  55. Canada Christian CollegeOntario
  56. Canadian Association for Co-operative EducationToronto
  57. Canadian Centre for VaccinologyHalifax
  58. Canadian Coast Guard AcademyCape Breton
  59. Canadian College of Business & ComputersOntario
  60. Canadian College of Integrative MedicineMontreal
  61. Canadian College of Massage and HydrotherapyToronto
  62. Canadian College of OsteopathyToronto
  63. Canadian Defence AcademyKingston
  64. Canadian Fasteners InstituteBrantford
  65. Canadian Forces CollegeToronto
  66. Canadian Institute for Energy TrainingToronto
  67. Canadian Institute for International Peace and SecurityMontreal
  68. Canadian Institute of Fisheries TechnologyHalifax
  69. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic CollegeToronto
  70. Canadian Mennonite UniversityWinnipeg
  71. Canadian Payroll AssociationToronto
  72. Canadian Police CollegeOttawa
  73. Canadian Precast Prestressed Concrete InstituteOttawa
  74. Canadian Securities InstituteToronto
  75. Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate DebateOttawa
  76. Canadian Virtual UniversityOttawa
  77. Canadore CollegeNorth Bay
  78. CanChild Centre for Childhood-onset Disability ResearchHamilton
  79. Canterbury CollegeCanada
  80. Cape Breton UniversitySydney
  81. Capernwray Harbour Bible SchoolCanada
  82. Capilano CollegeBritish Columbia
  83. Capilano UniversityNorth Vancouver
  84. Capital CollegeRichmond Hill
  85. Carleton UniversityOttawa
  86. Carleton University's School of Public Policy and AdministrationCanada
  87. Carlton Trail Regional CollegeCanada
  88. Cégep André LaurendeauMontreal
  89. Cégep Beauce-AppalachesLévis
  90. Cégep de Baie-ComeauBaie-Comeau
  91. Cégep de ChicoutimiSaguenay
  92. Cégep de DrummondvilleDrummondville
  93. Cégep de GranbyGranby
  94. Cégep de JonquièreSaguenay
  95. Cégep de la Gaspésie et des ÎlesGaspé
  96. Cegep de La PocatiereSte. Anne de la Pocatière
  97. Cégep de l'Abitibi TémiscamingueRouyn-Noranda
  98. Cégep de LanaudièreQuébec
  99. Cégep de LévisLévis
  100. Cégep de l'OutaouaisGatineau

Universities 1–100 of 545