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# International Student Support
Explore
- [Overview](/student-services/international-students)
- [Academic Success](/student-services/international-students/academic-success)
- [Canadian Permits and Visas](/student-services/international-students/canadian-permits-and-visas)
- [Health and Medical](/student-services/international-students/health-and-medical)
- [Life in Canada](/student-services/international-students/life-canada)
- [Travelling as an International Student](/student-services/international-students/travelling-international-student)
- [Working in Canada](/student-services/international-students/working-canada)
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### This page provides information for current and prospective international students. To learn more about OCAD U's exchange programs, please visit [Mobility/Exchange](/academics/mobility-exchange).
## International Student Support
The opportunity to study in a new country can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but adapting to life in a new environment can also be a challenge! OCAD U's International Student Support Office provides you with access to services, programs and activities that will ease this transition and enhance your OCAD U experience.
### Contact Us
#### 230 Richmond St. W., Room 615
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
[**Book a virtual or in-person meeting**](https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/InternationalStudentSupportOffice@ocaduniversity.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/)
[Find us on OCAD U's interactive map](https://map.ocadu.ca)
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## Services
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### Admissions
Learn about admissions to OCAD U's 17 undergraduate and seven graduate programs.
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### Immigration
Learn about Entry Requirements, Study Permits, Work Permits, Permit Extensions, Post-Graduation Work Permits, and Taking Breaks While Studying.
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### Life in Canada
Find out about life in Toronto, housing options, adjusting to the local culture, and fraud awareness.
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### Financial support options
Explore payment plans, international fee exemptions, and emergency bursaries.
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### Healthcare
Learn about the health care system in Ontario and your coverage options during your studies at OCAD U.
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### Employment
Learn what you need in order to work during your studies and about OCAD U's Campus Employment Program for International Students (CEPIS).
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