🎓 Changes in International Student Enrollment in Ontario Colleges



Recent announcements from the Government of Ontario indicate that 13 public colleges in the province will be admitting fewer international students in 2024. This development may pose challenges for prospective international students seeking admission to these institutions.

Based on information provided by a Toronto Star article, the following public colleges are expected to experience a decline in international student enrollment this year:

  1. Cambrian
  2. Canadore
  3. Conestoga
  4. Fanshawe
  5. Georgian
  6. Lambton
  7. Loyalist
  8. Niagara
  9. Northern
  10. Sault
  11. Sir Sandford Fleming
  12. St. Clair
  13. St. Lawrence

While the exact extent of the enrollment decline remains uncertain, it's noteworthy that five of these colleges were among the top 10 institutions in terms of study permits approved for international students in 2023.

The data, sourced from a CBC News article in February 2024, reveals the following colleges with the highest number of approved study permits in 2023:

  1. Conestoga (Ontario): 30,395
  2. University Canada West (British Columbia): 13,913
  3. Fanshawe (Ontario): 11,706
  4. Niagara (Ontario): 11,199
  5. Seneca (Ontario): 11,042
  6. Lambton (Ontario): 9,639
  7. Centennial (Ontario): 9,529
  8. Algoma University (Ontario): 9,329
  9. Sheridan (Ontario): 9,211
  10. Fleming (Ontario): 8,849

Despite the challenges in Ontario, it's essential for international students to explore alternative options across Canada. In fact, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an increase in study permit allocations for 2024 in several Canadian regions:

  • Alberta: 40,894 study permits allocated in 2024 (a 10% increase from 2023)
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: 2,365 study permits allocated in 2024 (a 10% increase from 2023, with an additional top-up)
  • Yukon: 417 study permits allocated in 2024 (a 205% increase from 2023)
  • Northwest Territories: 333 study permits allocated in 2024 (an increase of 4900% from 2023)
  • Nunavut: 333 study permits allocated in 2024 (an increase of 6567% from 2023)

This highlights the importance for international students to explore educational opportunities beyond Ontario and consider provinces and territories experiencing growth in study permit allocations.

For more information on study permit allocations for 2024, please refer to the announcement by IRCC on April 5.

Let's ensure all international students have access to quality education opportunities across Canada! 🌍📚 #InternationalStudents #StudyInCanada #EducationOpportunities

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