Canadian universities face a sharp decline in international student enrolments as Europe and Asia gain ground

Canadian universities are grappling with a significant drop in international student numbers, with 82% reporting lower undergraduate enrolments and 71% seeing decreases at the graduate level compared to last year. New international enrolments have plummeted by more than a third at both bachelor's and master's levels, driven largely by restrictive immigration policies that have made visa acquisition increasingly difficult. Meanwhile, institutions in Asia and Europe are capitalizing on this shift, attracting students who might have previously chosen Canada. With 90% of Canadian universities citing visa and immigration barriers as major concerns, many are now prioritizing market diversification while simultaneously facing budget and staffing cuts that threaten their competitive position in the global education landscape.

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