NOC 41200: University professors and lecturers
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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 41200 (University professors and lecturers) is a TEER 1 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 1: +70 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer. It is eligible for researchers category draws.
TEER
TEER 1
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
researchers
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 41200 |
|---|---|
| Title | University professors and lecturers |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
Category-based draws
- Researchers with Canadian work experience — have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous (in a single occupation listed in the table below (no matter your primary occupation); in Canada).
CRS points for this occupation
Under the Labour Market Integration factor, IRCC gives you the higher of: your Canadian work-length points plus 70 for 12+ months of qualifying work in a Level 1 occupation, or 100 points for a valid job offer in it. How job offer points work.
Example job titles
- botany assistant professor - university
- computer science professor - university
- engineering instructor - university
- English professor - university
- food sciences department chairperson - university
- French language professor - university
- geography department head - university
- lecturer - university
Main duties
- Teach one or more university subjects to undergraduate and graduate students
- Prepare and deliver lectures to students and conduct laboratory sessions or discussion groups
- Prepare, administer and grade examinations, laboratory assignments and reports
- Advise students on course and academic matters and career decisions
- Direct research programs of graduate students and advise on research matters
- Conduct research in field of specialization and publish findings in scholarly journals or books
- May serve on faculty committees dealing with such matters as curriculum planning and degree requirements, and perform a variety of administrative duties
- May represent their universities as speakers and guest lecturers
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 41201 — Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
- NOC 41210 — College and other vocational instructors
- NOC 41220 — Secondary school teachers
- NOC 41221 — Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- NOC 41100 — Judges
- NOC 41101 — Lawyers and Quebec notaries
- NOC 41300 — Social workers
- NOC 41301 — Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
- NOC 41302 — Religious leaders
- NOC 41310 — Police investigators and other investigative occupations
← NOC 41101 Lawyers and Quebec notaries · NOC 41201 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants →
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TEER 1 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 41200 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 41200 is a TEER 1 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 41200 a high-wage occupation?+
Yes. It's on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 1. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work in it adds 70 CRS points, or a valid job offer in it is worth 100 points (whichever is higher).
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 41200?+
As published by IRCC: Researchers with Canadian work experience. Candidates generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.