Hi Nairalanders,

Someone I know applied for Masters degree in a Canadian University; however, the university declined the Masters application offering him the option of doing a Graduate Certificate - gaining a certain number of credits and then transferring to the Masters program. Does the Canadian embassy grant study permits for graduate certificates or only for Masters degree programs for higher level studies. Any inputs will be greatly appreciated.

canadian embassy can grant any visa so far you have geniure intention, so go a head,

Why not? Just make sure you do your homework properly. I believe it would be stated in the offer letter that the graduate certificate programme will lead to a master degree upon successful completion. Go ahead and make your applications but make sure:

* you have a genuine intention which will tell from your supporting documents
* you are applying at least 3 months prior to the school's start date
* you are prepared for interview if the need be in the course of treating your application

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