Canada Skilled worker/professional selection criteria - EDUCATION The Education Factor is one of the six factors for which points are awarded by Visa 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: University Degrees Number of Points Level of Education 25 points PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 22 points Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 20 points A two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 15 points A one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma Number of Points Level of Education 22 points A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 20 points A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 15 points A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 12 points A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study 5 points Secondary School Educational Credential