Your First Weeks in Canada
The Centre for International Experience checklist: print your UHIP card, get your TCard and Social Insurance Number, open a bank account and choose a phone plan.
International Students
Getting Settled
International Graduate Student Portal
The School of Graduate Studies guide to study permits, arriving and orientation, and on-campus supports for graduate students.
Health Coverage (UHIP)
Using UHIP
UHIP is your basic health insurance. Clinics in the Preferred Provider Network bill UHIP directly; elsewhere, you pay upfront and submit a claim. UHIP doesn’t cover prescriptions or vaccinations, but the UTGSU health and dental plan may.
Community & Support
IMS International Community
A student-led group for international students in Institute of Medical Science programs, with events and peer support. The IMS welcome package is useful for any new international student.
UTGSU International Students’ Caucus
The caucus of the graduate students’ union that represents international graduate students.
Awards Open to International Students
Finding Awards
In the Graduate Award Explorer, filter by “Open to International” to see awards you can apply for. The School of Graduate Studies awards database lists more.
Taxes
Filing Taxes in Canada
International students may need to file a Canadian tax return each spring. The School of Graduate Studies explains T2202 tuition slips and points to free tax clinics run by the CRA and UTSU.