CBIE student report

2021 International Student Survey National Report

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OUR STATEMENT ON UKRAINE

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Annual Report 2021

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 at the end of 2021

Increase in international student population in Canada from 2010 to 2020

Of international students recommend Canada as a study destination

Of international students plan to apply for permanent residence in Canada

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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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On the CBIE podcast you’ll hear from leaders and practitioners on timely international education topics. In Audio Alumni listen to the voices of international students, scholars and researchers speak about their work and research and the impact that studying in Canada has had on their careers.

Learning Opportunities

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

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