0 international students in Canada at all levels of study in 20191
Where do inbound students come from?
185% increase in international students in Canada 2010-2019
13% increase over the previous year
Fastest-growing countries of origin 2017-2019
+58% Morocco
+54% Philippines
+41% Colombia
+40% Iran
+32% Bangladesh
+30% Ivory Coast
+25% Senegal
International post-secondary students in Canada
International students in Canada by country and K-12 level
Where do international students go?
Top three reasons international students choose Canada2
1
The quality of the Canadian education system
2
Canada’s reputation as a tolerant and non-discriminatory society
3
Canada’s reputation as a safe country
96% of international students recommend Canada as a study destination3
60% of international students plan to apply for permanent residence in Canada4
1 Unless otherwise specified, CBIE uses Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data.
2, 3, 4 CBIE International Student Survey, 2018
