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Our annual conference is the meeting place for Canadian international education professionals, government officials and international delegations.
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
The Students’ Voice: Over 14,000 respond to 2018 International Student Survey
Ottawa, August 21, 2018 – A growing number of international students intend to apply for permanent residence in Canada after... read more →
August 21, 2018
Canadian Bureau for International Education expresses concern for Saudi students in Canada
Ottawa, August 8, 2018 – The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is deeply concerned about the impact of Saudi... read more →
August 8, 2018
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
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.
12Nov
International Education Week #IEW2018
IEW is celebrated worldwide every third week of November. Tell us how you’re celebrating #IEW2018.
18Nov
Save the Date for CBIE 2018, November 18-21
The meeting place for international education professionals from across Canada and around the world.
3Dec
¡VAMOS A CHILE! International Collaboration Mission
Connect with senior government officials and post-secondary institutions eager to engage more deeply with Canada.
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Canadian Bureau for International Education
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Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1P 5Z9
T (613) 237-4820
F (613) 237-1073
E communication@cbie.ca
