Federal Skilled Worker - Education

The Education Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Canadian Immigration Officers in determining whether a Skilled Worker / Professional applicant will be accepted or refused.

Up to 25 points are awarded under the Education Factor on the following basis:

Level of Education	Points
University Degrees
PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study	25 points
Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studyars	22 points
A two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study	20 points
A one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study	15 points
Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma
A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study	22 points
A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study	20 points
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study	15 points
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study	12 points
Secondary School Educational Credential	5 points