The growth of international students in Canada is not evenly distributed across the country, largely concentrated in a few educational institutions, predominantly public ones, primarily in the province of Ontario. Data indicates that public colleges and universities have become major educational destinations for international students. The increase in the number of international students has been driven by active government policies to attract them to the country, leading to significant investments in the higher education system. However, with the introduction of restrictions on the number of study permits, the province of Ontario is expected to experience revenue losses, which will have serious consequences for educational institutions and the economy as a whole.
College | Number of Approved Study Permits in 2023 |
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Conestoga (Ontario) | 30,395 |
University Canada West (British Columbia) | 13,913 |
Fanshawe (Ontario) | 11,706 |
Niagara (Ontario) | 11,199 |
Seneca (Ontario) | 11,042 |
Lambton (Ontario) | 9,639 |
Centennial (Ontario) | 9,529 |
Algoma University (Ontario) | 9,329 |
Sheridan (Ontario) | 9,211 |
Fleming (Ontario) | 8,849 |