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U.S. Students Surge to Canadian Universities Amid Visa Woes

4/16/2025

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U.S. students are flocking to Canadian universities like the University of British Columbia (UBC), with graduate applications soaring by 27% for 2025. This surge stems from the Trump administration's funding cuts and visa issues. However, Canada’s new caps on international student admissions could dampen this growing trend in the future.

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Story summary

U.S. students are flocking to Canadian universities like the University of British Columbia (UBC), with graduate applications soaring by 27% for 2025. This surge stems from the Trump administration's funding cuts and visa issues. However, Canada’s new caps on international student admissions could dampen this growing trend in the future.