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Canada Faces 50% Drop in International Student Permits

6/29/2025

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Canada's international student enrollment is facing a dramatic decline as stricter study permit regulations and heightened financial requirements take their toll. With projections showing only 124,000 new permits expected in 2025—a staggering 50% decrease from 2024—concerns mount over the future of Canadian higher education, especially as over 60% of permits are now extensions.

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Story summary

Canada's international student enrollment is facing a dramatic decline as stricter study permit regulations and heightened financial requirements take their toll. With projections showing only 124,000 new permits expected in 2025—a staggering 50% decrease from 2024—concerns mount over the future of Canadian higher education, especially as over 60% of permits are now extensions.