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POLICY UPDATES
Your quick guide to the latest policy announcements from the Government of Canada and IRCC.
Temporary Residents
In the first three months of 2025, Canada approved 834,010 temporary resident applications and extensions. These included study permits, work permits, and visitor visas. India accounted for 382,055 or 45.8% of these approvals. The majority of these applications were students and skilled workers seeking opportunities in Canada's tech and healthcare sectors.
Canadian University Rankings
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings assess universities based on 18 performance indicators: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, International Outlook and Industry Engagement. Canadian universities have continued to mark their presence in the global academic landscape with three institutions ranking in the top 50 worldwide. University of Toronto, McGill University and University of British Columbia have ensured consistent performance through strong global research output and international reputation.
Indian Students in Canada
The number of study permits being issued by Canada to international students from India came down by almost one-third from January-March 2025. The number of permits issued in the first quarter of 2025 was 30,640 against 44,295 in 2024. In 2024, the total number of study permits issued to Indian students came down to 1,88,465.
Study Permit Rules
International students looking to transfer from one institute to another will now require a new study permit. As of November 2024, the new rules from IRCC requires students to apply for and obtain a new study permit before being allowed to change schools. This requires applying for an extension of their current study permit.
Visitor Visa
May 2025: Canada updated its visitor visa policy with the Canadian Govt confirming that most international travelers need a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa-TRV) to enter Canada. This is required for tourism or family visits, to attend short-term courses or conferences and to transit through Canada to another destination. Some travelers only need an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization).
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STUDY IN CANADA
CURRENT STATISTICS
According to the Canadian Bureau of International Education, Canada hosted 997,820 international students in 2024 — a 4% decrease compared to 2023. The impact of the recently introduced cap on study permits is expected to be reflected in the 2025 data. Indian students accounted for the largest share, representing 39% of all international students in Canada. However, significant declines were observed from several countries, including India (-32%), Nigeria (-29%), and the Philippines (-27%).
In terms of location, Ontario attracts the maximum number of international students with 482,435 students (49%) followed by British Columbia with 203,965 (21%) students.
The report also highlighted that 70% of international students intend to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, while 57% plan to pursue permanent residency. In addition to offering high-quality education, Canada provides international students the opportunity to work for up to three years after graduation, along with a streamlined pathway to permanent residency.
THE BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN CANADA
Affordable Cost of Studies
Choice of World-Class Universities
No 3 Best Country for Quality of Life
(US News & World 2023)
High Standard of Living
Opportunities for work experience
No 4 Best Country for Education
(US News & World 2023)
Canadian Universities offer some of the lowest tuition fees for international students. With affordable cost of living in many cities across the country, it is no wonder that Canada is a top choice for many international students. Other reasons for choosing Canada include the fact that it is considered a safe and stable country, it has a strong reputation for quality education and a society that is generally tolerant and non-discriminatory. Canada also offers the opportunity for students to gain work experience for up to 3 years after graduating.
Our career counselors are at hand to guide you on the various options available in terms of Universities and Colleges in Canada based on your course preference, budget and locational preference.
Selecting the Institute
DESIGNATED LEARNING INSTITUTES
While all primary and secondary schools are Designated Learning Institutes (DLI), all post-secondary institutes are not DLI's.
Designated Learning Institutes are institutes which are approved by a provincial or territorial government to accept international students. While the top-ranked Universities and Colleges are all DLI's, many private universities, colleges and vocational institutes may not be approved or only some programs may be approved for international students.
It is important to check this before applying for admission to any institute.
UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
The quality of education offered in Canadian Universities can be gauged by the number of Canadian Universities that feature in the World Ranking of Universities.
While University of Toronto, University of British Columbia and McGill University consistently top the rankings for Canadian Universities, there are 30 Universities which feature in the top 1000 Universities.
For a complete subject-wise list of top ranking universities in Canada, click on the button below.
THE ADMISSION PROCESS
While most institutes accept admissions for the Fall Session in September, some Universities also accept applications for the Winter semester and the Summer semester.
As a first step, it is important to check on whether the institute is approved as a DLI before proceeding with the rest of the admissions process.
Visit the Admissions Procedure page to understand the application process and the documentation that you need to complete as well as the process to apply for a study permit
Visitor Visa
A Visitor's Visa or Temporary Resident Visa is required to enter Canada as a tourist. The Visitor Visa is valid for up to 6 months. The application form is online. An appointment needs to be made to provide the Biometrics, if required. The visa processing can take up to 35 days. The cost of the tourist visa starts from Rs. 14,500 (approx). One can apply online for the visa or go through an Authorized Visa Agent (AVA). Should you require any assistance with visa services, flight bookings or hotel accommodation, our Travel Concierge would be happy to assist you!
