Canada’s hard cap on international student enrolment is reshaping the choices of students and schools as 2026 approaches. Unlike Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Canada has decided to place a strict numerical limit on new study permits, setting a target of 408,000 for 2026, which is 7% lower than the 2025 target....
British Columbia has taken an important step to secure the future of education and the province’s economic growth. With the Province reviews public post-secondary system announcement, B.C. has launched a major independent review to ensure its public post-secondary institutions remain strong, sustainable and aligned with long-term labour needs. This move arrives at a crucial moment....
Canadian students moving from secondary to post-secondary education received a major update as IRCC introduced new rules under the IRCC study permit transition policy. Effective November 24, 2025, the revised guidance now permits students to begin classes at their new designated learning institution while waiting for their updated study permit to be finalized, provided they...
Canada continues to strengthen its position as one of the most trusted study destinations in the world. A new report from Statistics Canada shows a dramatic rise in international student enrollment in Canada, revealing a nine-year trend that has reshaped the entire public college system. What began as steady international interest has now transformed into...
Canada’s international education policies are shifting again, and the newest update brings good news for thousands of master’s and doctoral applicants. Beginning January 1, 2026, public university students pursuing graduate studies will be exempt from the enrolment cap for graduate students, removing the need for provincial attestation letters and cutting down processing barriers. This exemption...
The University of Toronto leads Canada in the 2026 global rankings, reaffirming its status as the nation’s top academic institution. According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, U of T placed 21st worldwide, followed by McGill University at 41st and the University of British Columbia at 45th. Together, these institutions represent Canada’s...
Canada has long been admired for its successful blend of higher education and immigration, often described as “edugration.” For decades, international students have been celebrated not only as valuable contributors to Canada’s cultural diversity but also as a major source of skilled talent and economic growth. However, recent challenges have exposed cracks in this once-flourishing...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released an important clarification to its study permit guidelines for Quebec-bound international students, ensuring smoother processing for those pursuing education in the province. The revision corrects the eligibility date for reusing Quebec Acceptance Certificates (CAQs), a crucial document for international students studying in Quebec helping applicants avoid confusion...
Canada’s universities are facing a period of financial transformation, one shaped by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, evolving research priorities, and growing reliance on international student tuition fees. According to a new Statistics Canada study (2025) based on data from 2016/2017 to 2022/2023, Canadian universities have experienced significant shifts in financial stability, revenue composition,...
