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NOC 41200 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for University professors and lecturers. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Education, law, social & government services
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Definition
University professors and lecturers teach courses to undergraduate and graduate students and conduct research at universities. University professors who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.
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Overview
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, university professors and lecturers are classified under NOC code 41200 in TEER 1. This unit group comprises academic professionals who prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and graduate students, conduct original research, publish scholarly articles, and advise students on academic and career matters. They may also direct research programs for graduate students and participate in departmental or faculty committees at post-secondary institutions.
To qualify for employment under NOC 41200, a Ph.D. in the field of specialization is typically required, though a master's degree may be sufficient for some lecturer roles. Those teaching in regulated professions (such as medicine, law, or engineering) must also hold professional registration or licensure. Since this is a high-skilled TEER 1 occupation, experienced professionals may be eligible for Canadian permanent residency through federal economic immigration pathways like Express Entry (including the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class) as well as targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — University professors and lecturers is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
University professors and lecturers is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — University professors and lecturers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.