SDS Full Form- Student Direct Stream
Updated on 23 February, 2024
upGrad Abroad Team
upGrad abroad Editorial Team
)What is SDS? The full form of SDS is Student Direct Stream.
SDS, is a student visa application method that was introduced in 2018 and permits applicants from China, Vietnam, India, the Philippines, and other countries to study at a number of approved Canadian universities.
SDS is a simplified study program with very little paperwork and a very easy visa application procedure. The approved universities providing this study program should be known to Indian students who want to attend college in Canada through SDS.
Students from a few chosen countries can apply for visas more quickly via the SDS method. Students from different countries can apply for visas under this scheme, and their applications will be completed in 45 calendar days.
SDS Colleges and Eligible Countries
The majority of Canadian universities are included in the Student Direct Stream program as they have a ‘Designated Learning Institution’ number. Among the universities are a few of them:
- Algoma University
- Algonquin College
- University of Waterloo
- Centennial College
- Georgian College Barrie
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- Sault College
- Sheridan College
- McMaster University
- Fleming College
- Brock University
- Humber College
- Fanshawe College
- Seneca College
- Lakehead University
- Queen’s University
- University of Toronto
Several more Canadian colleges are part of the SDS program in addition to the above indicated list of universities.
Only students from a select group of nations who want to attend post-secondary education in Canada are eligible for the Student Direct Stream. The following list of nations is eligible for the visa program by SDS:
- India
- China
- Pakistan
- Colombia
- Antigua and Barbados
- Morocco
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Vietnam
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Brazil and others
In addition to a $10,000 GIC that will cover study abroad costs for a year, students from certain countries can take advantage of quicker and more straightforward study visa procedures. But in order to be eligible for the SDS program, applicants must fulfill a few prerequisites.