Use Smart filters or the program search bar in ApplyBoard Search to find co-op and work-integrated learning programs. Co-op programs include paid work terms, so students gain real work experience while they study.
How to Find Co-op Programs with Smart Filters
- Log in to ApplyBoard and go to Programs & Schools in the left navigation panel.
- Click Smart filters on the right side of the filter bar.
- Type programs with co-op availability.
- Click Find Filters with AI. Smart filters will show the filters it matched under Matched Filters.
- Check the matched filters and click the X on any you do not want. Tick Add to existing filters to keep your current filters.
- Click Apply Filters to add the co-op filter to your search.
- Your results will refresh to show programs with co-op availability.
Quick Option: Search for Co-op in the Search Bar
You can also type co-op into the program search bar at the top of the page. This is the fastest way to start when you have not chosen other filters yet. Then narrow your results with destination, program level or field of study.
Combine Co-op with the PGWP Filter
A co-op program does not always make a student eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). PGWP eligibility depends on the program and the school, not on whether it has a co-op term. To show only programs that offer both, turn on the PGWP quick filter after you apply the co-op filter.
Tip! Use both filters together when your student wants work experience during their studies and the chance to work in Canada after graduating. Add destination, program level and field of study to narrow your results further.
Note: Since 1 April 2026, post-secondary international students in Canada no longer need a separate co-op work permit for work placements that are required by their program. Students still need to meet IRCC's conditions, such as a letter from their school confirming the placement is required. Check IRCC's student work placement page before advising students.
Note: For a full list of available filters, see the Search Filters complete guide.
Find co-op programs for your student
Go to Search, use Smart filters to apply the co-op filter, and add the PGWP filter to see programs that offer both.