Opening a Bank Account

Upon arrival, you must open a Canadian bank account to receive your funds. 

Please make this a priority once you arrive in Canada. You will be required to submit banking details in your Globalink Student Platform to receive the funds described in your Award Letter from Mitacs.

Lethbridge Campus

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

Location: 2nd floor of the Students’ Union Building

Appointments are required.

Prior to arrival in Lethbridge, please book an appointment with


Documents required for opening banking account

  • Passport
  • Visitor record (IMM 1097) – please remember to request this when you enter Canada
  • Social Insurance Number


Calgary Campus

Mitacs mentors will assist you.