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“It’s Heartbreaking for Us.” Syrian Students’ Struggle to Study in the U.S.
November 27, 2019 | Time
Only the brightest kids in the world get into MIT. This fall the class of 2023 had students from all 50 states and 127 foreign countries. If you’re looking for statistics about admission, MIT has them by the bucket-load…
Why universities are trying to recruit overseas students from as many places as possible
November 6, 2019 | Macleans
In 2018 alone, 54.1 per cent of Canadian study permits went to students from only two countries: India and China. Here’s why and how schools are trying to change that.
International student enrolment continues to soar in Canada
May 6, 2019 | University Affairs
Despite the success, the country’s universities look to diversify the source countries to avoid over-reliance on a few key nations.
Canada takes another step toward a new international education strategy
March 27, 2019 | ICEF Monitor
The country’s national budget for 2019/20 was released on 19 March 2019, and it revisits the topic of a new national strategy via a significant funding announcement.
Canada: federal budget allocates millions
March 21, 2019 | The PIE News
A major investment in international education was included in the Canadian federal budget 2019, with a focus on supporting the new International Education Strategy and outbound mobility.
CBIE concludes successful Chile mission
December 18, 2018 | The PIE News
A recent CBIE mission in Chile paved the way for closer collaboration between post-secondary institutions in the two countries and saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between two universities.
Canada’s Growth Curve
November 1, 2018 | The PIE Review
Canada has experienced phenomenal growth in international student numbers, but the challenge now is to ensure that students have a successful experience in the country.
Why more Canadian university students need to study abroad
October 30, 2018 | Maclean's Magazine
Canada lags behind other nations in sending its students overseas. Could the federal government change that?
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The CBIE International Student Survey is a unique, national dataset which provides critical, holistic insights on the international student experience in Canada’s post-secondary institutions, from pre-arrival planning through study and post-study phases.
