Canada breaks record by welcoming over 550,000 new international students in 2022

By accepting over 550,000 new international students in 2022, Canada sets a record.

Moreover, according to recent IRCC figures, Canada is currently home to 807,750 foreign students.

A record 551,405 foreign students from 184 countries were admitted to Canada in 2022, according to recent data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

There will also be an all-time high of 807,750 foreign students with valid study visas as of December 31st, 2022.

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of study permits issued.

A total of 444,260 new study permits were issued in 2021, up from 400,600 in 2019. (with 2020 seeing a decrease due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Thus, 107,145 more study permits went into force in 2022 than they did in 2021.

As a result, there are also much more students in Canada. There were 637,860 foreign students studying in Canada in 2019. Due to pandemic pressures, this number fell in 2020, recovering in 2021 to reach a total of 617,315 foreign students in the nation. By the end of 2022, Canada will have approximately 170,000 more overseas students than it did in 2019 thanks to a relative return to normalcy last year.

Leading countries from which overseas students entering in Canada in 2022:

1. India - 226,450 students

2. China - 52,165 students

3. Philippines - 23,380 students

4. France - 16,725 students

5. Nigeria - 16,195 students

6. Iran - 13,525 students

7. Republic of Korea - 11,535 students

8. Japan - 10,955 students

9. Mexico - 10,405 students

10. Brazil - 10,405 students

Leading sources of foreign students already studying in Canada in 2022:

1. India - 319,130 students

2. People’s Republic of China - 100,075 students

3. Philippines - 32,455 students

4. France - 27,135 students

5. Nigeria - 21,660 students

6. Iran - 21,115 students

7. Republic of Korea - 16,505 students

8. Vietnam - 16,140 students

9. Mexico - 14,930 students

10. United States - 14,485 students

In 2022, foreign students in Canada attended the following provinces' Designated Learning Institutions:

1. Ontario - 411,000 students

2. British Columbia - 164,000 students

3. Quebec - 93,000 students

4. Alberta - 43,000 students

5. Manitoba - 22,000 students

6. Nova Scotia - 20,850 students

7. Saskatchewan - 13,135 students

8. New Brunswick - 11,140 students

9. Newfoundland and Labrador - 6,175 students

10. Prince Edward Island - 4,485 students

For international students, Canada is still a popular choice

For international students from all over the world, Canada continues to be a prominent study-abroad destination for a variety of reasons.

? Degrees with International Recognition - Canada is home to about 28 of the top 1,000 universities in the world. A diploma from a Canadian educational institution is regarded as a sign of reliability and excellence.

? Diverse Study Plans and Courses: Universities and colleges in Canada provide a number of courses that help students land jobs in prestigious corporations.

? A country with a diverse culture, over 8 million immigrants makeup over 23% of the population and study, work, and live there. Almost 170 different nationalities have immigrants living in the Great White North.

? High incomes, broad public services, a low cost of living, and a cosmopolitan population all contribute to the quality of life.

? Process for applying for a study visa in Canada is simple compared to other well-known nations like Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

? Easy Immigration and PR - One of the key factors contributing to Canada's popularity as a study-abroad location is that it is simpler to immigrate and apply for Canada PR after your study program is over.

? Economical Cost of Living - In comparison to other studies abroad locations, students may anticipate paying between CAD$ 19,000 and CAD$ 28,800 per year on living expenditures.

? High-tech Nation - Canada is a pioneer in computer and IT, and it has a stellar track record in a variety of industries, including engineering, animation, transportation, and telecommunications.

? Jobs - The Canadian government permits foreign students enrolled in Canadian universities or programs to work both on and off campus for an unrestricted amount of hours.

From 2022 to 2023, IRCC projects that there will be over 753,000 more foreign students with study permits. The greatest moment to move to Canada as a student is right now, given the simple application procedure and low criteria.

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