Canada's recent decision to impose a cap on international students has sent ripples through the global higher education sector. In December 2023, at the International Education Symposium SYMPLED2023, the Hon Julian Hill MP discussed the possibility of Australia implementing similar measures, sparking debate and concern among education leaders. The Canadian government, under Immigration Minister [...]
The possible drop in the number of international students is a major concern with far-reaching effects due to the uncertainty surrounding the future intake of these students. International students' tuition fees are crucial to the financial stability of universities in nations such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. These students [...]
There is a common sentiment among those involved in the ever-changing field of student recruitment: the process is becoming more difficult, not less. The recruitment landscape has become more competitive as student mobility patterns change around the world and more schools compete for international students. The current challenge is to keep your school at the [...]
The Canadian government has announced a new pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates already in the country. Eligible essential workers are those working in one of 40 healthcare occupations “as well as 95 other essential jobs across a range of fields, like caregiving and food production and distribution.” Many of these [...]
Canada announced a significant expansion of its Student Direct Stream (SDS) on 9 July 2021, with students from seven new countries throughout the Americas now eligible to participate in the expedited programme for Canadian study permits. Students from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago may now [...]
While most Canadians are often concerned about how high universities rank when it comes to education, it's also important to know how likely you will be to get employed after graduating. In a recent study, universities were ranked across the world to see who has some of the most employable graduates, and multiple Canadian universities [...]
If you are planning to study in Canada this post is for you. Even though most international students are prepared to come to Canada and get a job to help with daily expenses, there are ways to save money and make the trip smoother. Check out 5 simples ways to help you save money. Opt [...]
More than half the international students headed to undergraduate programs in Canada were turned away this year by immigration officials. Between January and May, officers rejected 53 per cent of the study permit applications filed by foreign students hoping to begin a bachelor program in Canada, according to data provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship [...]
Canada’s five year international student strategy is aiming to attract students from a diverse background and also promoting different cities and universities to have a better outbound mobility. Recent numbers shows that 570,000 foreign study permit holders contributed over $21 billion to the Canadian economy since the start of 2019, representing a vital part for [...]
The Student Direct stream is a fast-track visa processing for international students. At the moment Pakistan will join India, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. All processing times are reduced via the direct stream and most of visas are being analyzed in three weeks. To be able to apply for a study permit under the Direct [...]
