PGWP-aligned programs

Disclaimer:

Program availability varies and is subject to change based on intake and academic planning. Not all programs are offered every intake or at all times.

Website listings are updated periodically and may not always reflect current offerings. Listings do not confirm program continuity or PGWP eligibility, and the absence of a program does not indicate ineligibility.

Conestoga College does not determine or guarantee PGWP eligibility. In some cases, eligibility may apply only within specific date ranges.

CIP codes should be verified directly on the official IRCC website, which provides the most current list of PGWP‑eligible CIP codes and related post‑graduation work permit updates.

Final decisions regarding PGWP approval are made solely by IRCC. Applicants should review all eligibility criteria on the IRCC website to ensure requirements are met.

For the most accurate and current information on program offerings and intake availability, please see the list of full-time programs.

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Find aligned programs

As of November 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires international students to complete programs linked to occupations in long-term shortage to qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Use the filters below to explore the PGWP-aligned programs. Effective March 11, 2025, there are no field of study requirements for bachelor's degree programs.

Please note: The programs listed here are offered by Conestoga College and may be eligible for the PGWP program. However, the final decision regarding PGWP approval is determined solely by IRCC. Applicants and students should review the eligibility criteria on the IRCC website to determine they meet all requirements.    

Program title
Program code
Credential
CIP code
Program title Web Development and Internet Applications Fundamentals
Program code: 1471
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
CIP code: 11.0801
Program title Welding and Fabrication Technician
Program code: 0046
Credential: Ontario College Diploma
CIP code: 48.0508
Program title Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (Optional Co-op)
Program code: 1502
Credential: Ontario College Diploma
CIP code: 15.0614
Program title Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection (Optional Co-op)
Program code: 0043
Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
CIP code: 15.0614
Program title Welding Techniques
Program code: 1193
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
CIP code: 48.0508
Program title Wireless Network Infrastructure
Program code: 1474
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
CIP code: 11.0901
Program title Woodworking Technician
Program code: 0054
Credential: Ontario College Diploma
CIP code: 48.0701
Program title Woodworking Techniques - CNC
Program code: 1462
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
CIP code: 48.0703
Program title Woodworking Technology (Optional Co-op)
Program code: 0804
Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
CIP code: 48.0701
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