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Our annual conference is the meeting place for international education professionals from across Canada and around the world

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Study in Canada or Abroad

We manage scholarships and internships within Canada and around the world.

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Build Capacity

We work internationally to advance inclusive governance, economic empowerment and education for all

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Read Our Latest Research

We are Canada’s hub for international education research and data

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Join us at CBIE 2018

Our annual conference is the meeting place for Canadian international education professionals, government officials and international delegations.

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Did you know?

In any given year only 3.1% of Canadian university students and 1.1% of college students have an education abroad experience

7 out of 10 mobile students agreed learning abroad influenced their career choice

Two thirds of mobile students agreed learning abroad influenced their academic path

82% of mobile students cited self-confidence as the top outcome of their learning abroad experience

Business is the top field of study for outbound students

France is the top destination for outbound students

Cost is the greatest barrier to education abroad

60% of students received credit for their experience abroad

International students in Canada at all levels of study in 2018

Increase in international student population in Canada from 2010 to 2017

Of international students recommend Canada as a study destination

Of international students plan to apply for permanent residence in Canada

Latest News

International students surpass 2022 goal

As of December 31, 2017 there are now 494,525 international students in Canada. This number from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship... read more →

March 16, 2018

Message from the Board

As an important partner who shares a commitment to advancing international education, we wanted to let you know about a... read more →

March 15, 2018

Canada and Panama strengthen bilateral cooperation with new graduate student mobility program

The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is pleased to announce the newly established Panama-Canada Graduate Student Mobility Program.... read more →

March 7, 2018

Revitalizing Canadian-Brazilian Research Collaboration – CAPES PrInt Program Now Open

CAPES PrInt Program Now Open CAPES (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior), has launched the CAPES/PrInt... read more →

January 17, 2018

Canadian Bureau for International Education welcomes Julie Payette as Canada’s 29th Governor General

Ottawa, October 2, 2017: Today, the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) welcomes Julie Payette, astronaut, linguist, pianist, scientist and... read more →

October 2, 2017

African Scholars arrive in Canada to build their capacity in public policy and administration

September 5: Ottawa. The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) welcomes the 2017 cohort of African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) scholars... read more →

September 5, 2017

Tell us your learning abroad story through a photograph

Ottawa August 11, 2017: Canadian students are invited to share their unique and transformative learning abroad experiences by entering their... read more →

August 11, 2017

African Diplomats Anticipate Arrival of over 40 African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholars

The African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program hosted representatives from the African diplomatic community at an information session on Wednesday, July... read more →

August 3, 2017

Canadian Bureau for International Education, the Commission on Higher Education launch project to strengthen the qualifications and capacity of Filipino higher education institutions

Manila, June 15, 2017: The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the... read more →

June 15, 2017

Upcoming Events

We offer our network a wide range of opportunities to come together, either virtually or face-to-face, to learn about the latest trends and research, exchange knowledge and best practices, and strengthen national and international partnerships.

16May

Save the Date for CBIE’s Regional Meetings

Connect with international education colleagues close to home this spring in Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax.

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12June

Register Today for our Upcoming Webinar

1:30-2:30 p.m. ET | A Guide to Developing Short-Term Global Immersion Programs

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18Nov

Save the Date for CBIE 2018, November 18-21

CBIE 2018 will take place November 18-21, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario. Call for proposals now open!

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Testimonials

“CBIE events and PLCs provide an excellent opportunity to meet with and learn from colleagues across the country. Perhaps CBIE's greatest value is this ability to bring together professionals from across the sector to engage in open, productive and respectful dialogue.”- Marc Usunier, University of Saskatchewan

“I have found CBIE to be a valuable source of information and a way to build a network of colleagues. I have also been inspired by the work done by CBIE globally through CIDA supported programming.``- Catherine Fisher, University of Calgary

“CBIE has meant many things to my institution over the years: as an advocate for international student immigration policy, a source of high quality sponsored students, and a forum for connecting with colleagues - but in recent years its most valued contribution has been CBIE's support for the new generation of international educators in Canada. I have observed tremendous growth in the professional skills of my staff from CBIE's attention to our emerging leaders in the field and this will have a lasting impact on international education in Canada.” - Sonja Knutson, Memorial University of Newfoundland

“I have come to depend on CBIE to help position me within a recognized profession and to establish international education as an integral part of post-secondary education.”- Alison Cummings, Queen’s University

“CBIE has been the way I have developed my internationalization professional network. It has made all the difference!”- Clayton Smith, University of Windsor

“CBIE has been a source of leadership, inspiration and support for professionals in international education for decades. We value the friendly and open-minded communication with all colleagues in CBIE. Their insights and their readiness to support our work have provided a valuable source of support for us at the university-level.”- Britta Baron, University of Alberta