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 study | 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 |
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