Canada’s rise as the top destination for higher education is fueled by its economic growth, and rise as a multicultural country with strong industry and job prospects. As per the ICEF report, the country saw a record increase in the number of international students in 2023. IRCC data shows a 29% increase in international students with active study in Canada. Close to 1,040,985 students were enrolled in the country as of 2023. Most of these students belong to India, China and the Philippines.
Studying in Canada is a dream cherished by many Indian students. Canadian colleges are known for high-quality education, allowing work while studying and boasting strong industry-academic alliances facilitating employment, research and growth prospects. Indians constitute one of the biggest immigrant groups in Canada, thus a growing interest in studying in the country.
Last year, the country was riling through housing crises, a stagnation in job growth owing to the global slowdown and hence announced a series of policy changes for international students. Here’s a quick look at the new announcements that will impact the 2024-25 intakes in Canada:
Study permit cap: The government has placed a 2-year limit on the number of study permits that will be approved. For 2024, it is fixed at 360,000 permits, a 35% decrease from 2023. However, students pursuing K–12, master's or doctoral degrees are exempt from this cap.
Financial proof and documentation: Students will need to provide proof of $20,635, representing 75% of LICO (low-income-cut-off), in addition to the first-year tuition fee and travel costs. This will apply to all new study permit applications after January 1, 2024.
Provincial Attestation Letter: Students interested in undergraduate, graduate, diploma/ graduate certificate programs in Canada must provide a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) along with the application. Without this, study permit applications will be rejected in 2024.
Work permits for postgraduates: As of May 15, 2024, graduates of colleges that use a public-private curriculum will no longer be eligible for work permits.
These, and more, measures will ensure that only those seeking high-quality long-term education in Canada will be permitted to seek options there.
Overseas education consultants are constantly keeping a watch on these policy changes to help students make informed decisions. Consultants such as MSM Unify with large teams who track such developments on a real-time basis help students understand the impact of these decisions on admissions and new intakes in 2024-25. Indian students willing to study in Canada must be aware of these changes before applying to universities or inquiring about study permits.
Popular programs in Canada for 2024-25 intake:
Canada offers a wide variety of programs to students Here are the popular programs to consider in Canada:
Computer Science: One of the most sought-after programs with specializations in Artificial intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science and others.
Business: Masters in Business Administration is one of the well-known programs with good placements.
Engineering: There are many specializations in engineering to choose from such as mechanical, electrical, civil, IT, structural, project management etc.
Healthcare: Canadian institutes offer certificates, diplomas and degrees in various health-related domains such as nursing, medicine, patient care, hospital management etc.
Animation and gaming: Study programs such as gaming arts, game development, game programming and animation and be prepared to enter a new job market.
The eligibility criteria for each of these differ as per the program. It's advisable to check the institute's website, compare institute offerings, syllabi, and placements in detail, and take reviews from old students. Generally, these are the admission criteria:
Letter of acceptance from university of choice
English Language test scores such as TOEFL etc
Scanned copy of valid passport
Approved study permit
Updated CV or resume
Proof of financial availability
Statement Of Purpose (SOP)
Letter Of Recommendation (LOR)
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