0 international students in Canada at all levels of study in 20181
Where do inbound students come from?
154% increase in international students in Canada 2010-2018
16% increase over the previous year
Fastest-growing countries of origin 2017-2018
+53% Bangladesh
+48% Iran
+46% Vietnam
+41% Colombia
+40% India
+29% Philippines
+29% Kenya
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
