From the ongoing Israel-Hamas clashes to the diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, Dr. Chris Busch, assistant vice president of Enrollment Management at the University of Windsor, discussed the far-reaching effects of global conflicts on international student mobility.
A march held downtown saw students from Concordia University and other institutions demanding a reversal of the changes slated for fall 2024.
When questioned about how the tension between India and Canada is affecting student referrals to Canada in the current year, 61 percent of Indian agents saw a negative trend.
The figures show that over 300,000 Indian students opted for Canada last year, a substantial surge from the 200,000 recorded in 2021, representing a notable increase of over 46 percent.
The driving forces behind the surge include robust population growth and increased rental supply in Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia, resulting in prices exceeding the average market rates.
One in four students said they are less likely to apply to institutions using AI for application assessment.
The year 2022 witnessed Canada displaying the highest year-on-year growth rate in the student mobility market, signaling a sustained and growing demand.
The criteria for eligibility vary, and students need to navigate these along with a complex application process.
Agent regulation is a complex issue. While there is a clear need to eliminate unethical practices, the role of agents in the international education ecosystem cannot be understated.
The potential shift comes amid discussions about enhancing French language programs at English-speaking universities.
The conclusion of the program has led to stress among students.
At McGill, 30% of net tuition revenue, amounting to about $46 million annually, is allocated to scholarships and student aid, with half of this amount sourced from international student tuition.
The government temporarily lifted the cap in November last year, a move that benefited over 500,000 students. It was lifted to address labor shortages and help the economy recover faster. This move allowed over 500,000 international students to work more hours. However, it is set to end on December 31.
The 2022-2023 academic year saw more than a million international students, marking the fastest growth in over four decades, according to the latest Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange.
The recent case involved an Iranian citizen applying for a work permit under the International Mobility Program to start an IT consulting business in Vancouver.
Analyzing data from the Longitudinal Immigration Database and the Post-secondary Student Information System, it was found that nearly 54.5 percent (93,822) of these unenrolled students were present in Canada and engaged in other activities.
Visa consultant Bhavin Thakar said the speed of visa processing underscores Canada’s commitment to international education and its willingness to accommodate international students despite geopolitical challenges.
In 2023, there’s a 10-percentage point increase in counselors that noted a decrease in study abroad interest, likely influenced by global inflation impacting affordability.
The findings also indicated a shift in the composition of international immigration towards “core working-age immigrants.”
The findings also indicated a shift in the composition of international immigration towards “core working-age immigrants.”
A march held downtown saw students from Concordia University and other institutions demanding a reversal of the changes slated for fall 2024.
When questioned about how the tension between India and Canada is affecting student referrals to Canada in the current year, 61 percent of Indian agents saw a negative trend.
The figures show that over 300,000 Indian students opted for Canada last year, a substantial surge from the 200,000 recorded in 2021, representing a notable increase of over 46 percent.
The driving forces behind the surge include robust population growth and increased rental supply in Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia, resulting in prices exceeding the average market rates.
One in four students said they are less likely to apply to institutions using AI for application assessment.
The year 2022 witnessed Canada displaying the highest year-on-year growth rate in the student mobility market, signaling a sustained and growing demand.
The criteria for eligibility vary, and students need to navigate these along with a complex application process.
Agent regulation is a complex issue. While there is a clear need to eliminate unethical practices, the role of agents in the international education ecosystem cannot be understated.
The potential shift comes amid discussions about enhancing French language programs at English-speaking universities.
The conclusion of the program has led to stress among students.
At McGill, 30% of net tuition revenue, amounting to about $46 million annually, is allocated to scholarships and student aid, with half of this amount sourced from international student tuition.
The government temporarily lifted the cap in November last year, a move that benefited over 500,000 students. It was lifted to address labor shortages and help the economy recover faster. This move allowed over 500,000 international students to work more hours. However, it is set to end on December 31.
The 2022-2023 academic year saw more than a million international students, marking the fastest growth in over four decades, according to the latest Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange.
The recent case involved an Iranian citizen applying for a work permit under the International Mobility Program to start an IT consulting business in Vancouver.
Analyzing data from the Longitudinal Immigration Database and the Post-secondary Student Information System, it was found that nearly 54.5 percent (93,822) of these unenrolled students were present in Canada and engaged in other activities.
Visa consultant Bhavin Thakar said the speed of visa processing underscores Canada’s commitment to international education and its willingness to accommodate international students despite geopolitical challenges.
In 2023, there’s a 10-percentage point increase in counselors that noted a decrease in study abroad interest, likely influenced by global inflation impacting affordability.
The findings also indicated a shift in the composition of international immigration towards “core working-age immigrants.”
The findings also indicated a shift in the composition of international immigration towards “core working-age immigrants.”
Earlier estimates suggested a 20 to 30 percent gap between the number of international students enrolled in publicly funded institutions and the total number of SPHs. This discrepancy was partly due to limitations in previous data collection methods, which the study aimed to address by directly linking the Longitudinal Immigration Database with the Postsecondary Student Information System.
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