Why Study in Canada?
Canada is the top choice for Nigerian students and professionals who want not just a degree, but a permanent new life. No other country combines accessible university admissions, affordable tuition, and a structured pathway to permanent residency as effectively as Canada.
- Atlantic Immigration Program — direct PR after graduating from an Atlantic Canadian university
- Masters students no longer need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) since January 2026
- Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to 3 years after graduation
- Express Entry category draws with CRS cutoffs as low as 429 for Senior Managers in 2026
- Tuition fees significantly lower than UK — Atlantic universities from CAD $8,000 per year
- No confirmation deposit required at Memorial University, UNB, Cape Breton, and many others
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
The AIP is the most powerful immigration route Romeo Express Consulting recommends for Nigerian clients. It gives international graduates from Atlantic Canadian institutions a direct pathway to Permanent Residency without needing additional work experience.
Get Admission to an Atlantic Canadian University
Apply to universities in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, or PEI. Romeo Express guides you through the entire application process.
Study and Graduate
Complete your 2-year programme while living in Atlantic Canada. You can work part-time during studies to build your Canadian experience.
Receive a Job Offer from a Designated AIP Employer
Your employer applies for provincial endorsement on your behalf. Romeo Express helps you identify and approach designated employers.
Apply for Canadian Permanent Residency
Use your endorsement certificate to apply directly to IRCC for PR. Processing takes approximately 6–12 months.
Become a Canadian Permanent Resident
Live and work anywhere in Canada. Visit Nigeria whenever you want. Apply for citizenship after 3 years of residency.
Top Universities for AIP — Atlantic Canada
Memorial University
Newfoundland · Lowest tuition in Canada · CAD $8,000–$15,000/yr · No admission deposit
Dalhousie University
Nova Scotia · Strong engineering and business programmes · CAD $18,000–$28,000/yr
University of New Brunswick
New Brunswick · MBA, Engineering, Computer Science · CAD $15,000–$22,000/yr
Cape Breton University
Nova Scotia · MBA, Engineering · CAD $16,000–$20,000/yr · AIP designated
Acadia University
Nova Scotia · Business, Computer Science · CAD $14,000–$19,000/yr
UPEI
Prince Edward Island · Sustainable Design Engineering, Business · CAD $16,000/yr
Express Entry — For Working Professionals
If you already have a degree and skilled work experience, you may qualify for Canadian PR through Express Entry without studying first. Canada's Senior Managers category draw in March 2026 had a CRS cutoff of just 429.
- No job offer required to enter the Express Entry pool
- Category-based draws for STEM, healthcare, French speakers, and senior managers
- A job offer adds 50–200 bonus CRS points
- Provincial Nomination adds 600 points — almost guaranteeing an invitation
Study Permit Requirements for Nigerians
- Acceptance letter from a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- Proof of sufficient funds — at least CAD $20,635 for first year tuition and living
- IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 (CLB 7) for most universities
- No PAL required for Masters students from January 2026 — significantly faster processing
- Valid Nigerian passport with minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- Statement of purpose explaining your study plan and intent to return
Funding Your Studies in Canada
- Prodigy Finance — covers tuition at partner Canadian universities, no collateral
- MPOWER Financing — specifically covers US and Canada, no co-signer required
- University scholarships — most Atlantic universities offer merit scholarships of CAD $2,000–$10,000
- PTDF Scholarship — fully funded for UK and Germany, Canada available indirectly via PR pathway
- On-campus work — 20 hours per week during term time helps cover living costs