Canadian universities turn to provinces as international student numbers drop

Canada's Immigration Minister Lena Diab has made it clear that universities facing financial strain from reduced international student enrollment must look to provincial governments for support. The minister noted that international student numbers fell from over one million in early 2024 to approximately 700,000 by November 2025. The Federal Government scaled back the program after concerns that post-pandemic immigration levels were overwhelming healthcare, housing, and other essential services. Universities nationwide are feeling the pinch, as international students typically pay significantly higher tuition than domestic students. Memorial University in Newfoundland recently announced plans to sell several properties, including its English campus, to offset a $25 million budget shortfall.

#canadian_universities, #international_students, #immigration_canada, #lena_diab, #study_in_canada