Studying abroad is costly and for many aspiring international students, every bit of help they can get to make their experience more affordable is welcome.
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New Pathway to Permanent Residency for International Graduates in Canada
Encouraging news was just announced for recent overseas students in Canada hoping to apply for permanent residency. Starting on May 6, 2021, those who possess the skills necessary to strengthen the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for permanent status under a new stream.
The Pros & Cons of Studying Abroad
A recent article on Canada Campus Visits looked at many of the benefits and drawbacks of the study abroad experience. For some, traveling to a new country can be something they have looked forward to for years. Others though might be hesitant to leave their friends and family before going to a part of the world they barely know.
Canada Named Top Study Abroad Destination for Second Year in a Row
A new survey of 2,700 international students names Canada as the best country for studying abroad for the second consecutive year. While other countries like Australia, the United Kingdom, and the USA are typically thought of as leading places to earn an international education, overseas learners chose Canada once again.
Manitoba to Attract International Students to Fill Skills Gap
The provincial government hopes to improve the reputation of Manitoba as a top-tier study abroad destination in Canada as well as among the prairie provinces. It is currently the fifth most popular Canadian province for overseas education.
International Students Discuss Studying Abroad During the COVID-19 Pandemic
International students in countries around the world are managing as best they can while they pursue their higher education overseas. In the attached video, five overseas students were asked about their university experiences in the age of COVID-19.
Past International Students in Canada Now Eligible for New Open Work Permit
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, international students who have recently graduated now face a difficult situation if they hold a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
Canada Emerges As the Preferred Destination for International MBA Programs
Institutions offering MBA programs in Canada have witnessed a surge in applications as international students look beyond the United States for their MBA.
Canada Requires Pearson PTE Academic for non-SDS Study Permits
Source: Pearson PTE
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada accepts Pearson PTE Academic test results from Indian international students applying for study permits through the regular application process – also known as non-SDS (Student Direct Stream).
PTE Academic scores, along with TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic are the only results that will be considered for applications outside of the Student Direct Stream. While this process is not the fast-tracked SDS that was recently introduced, approximately 46% of Indian students who chose to study in Canada in 2019 applied using this method.
Managing Director for Pearson Canada, Marlene Olsavsky, believes the PTE Academic test will be beneficial for Indian students hoping to further their education in Canada. “Test takers have a choice of more than 30 PTE centers currently open in India, including in Punjab, Gujarat and Hyderabad, all with required health and safety measures in place.”
Through PTE Academic, students receive the benefits of being able to schedule the time of their test online and typically have to wait just two days for their results.
Olsavsky states, “Once they get their PTE score, students are then able to send it to any number of universities they are interested in, unlike other English tests which limit the amount of institutions where a score can be sent.”
“We believe PTE Academic offers a huge advantage to test takers,” explains Olsavsky. “Our use of leading AI technology means colleges can trust that students’ English proficiency levels are scored accurately and with no bias. We also know students like the flexibility of booking and fast results we offer – making PTE Academic the increasingly popular English language test worldwide.”
PTE Academic is accepted by 194 education establishments in Canada and 90% of Canadian public universities. For more information, please visit their website: PearsonPTE.com
Canada Leads in Recruiting Foreign Students
“A degree from a Canadian university has worldwide recognition and opens many doors for international students after graduation, whether they choose to stay and work in Canada or pursue opportunities elsewhere in the world.”
New Immigration Pathways for International Students in Canada
Canada is looking at making it easier for international students to live and work in Canada.
International Students Can Return to Nova Scotia Universities from November
24+ institutions from the province are expected to start accepting international students in early November.
One on One Webinar: International Student Mobility
This session of the One on One webinar series features representatives from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service and officials from Canada Campus Visits as they discuss international student mobility.
More Indian Students Expected to Study Abroad
Source: Study International
Reports suggest more students from India will likely drive future international student growth.
How the Indian International Student Body is Changing
Source: Study International
Indian students usually make up the second-largest group of international students in major English-speaking host countries. However digging deeper into the data shows how this demographic is changing.
Indian Ministry Seeks Work Rights for International Students
Source: The PIE News
India’s Human Resource Development Ministry has put together a proposal that will allow international students to work in certain fields while studying.
Application Deadline – University of British Columbia Vancouver Summer Program
A four-week academic program offered by various Faculties at the University of British Columbia, in Canada, for students from cooperating universities.
Removing The Barriers For International Students To Work and Settle In Canada
Source: Study International
Heading into 2019, Canada continues to witness record breaking numbers of international students applying to its colleges and universities.
Canada King, Global Perceptions Unchanged
Canada has again come out on top during a year of relative stability in the factors influencing students’ choice of study destination.
Start-Ups Helping International Students Find Accommodation in India
Avoid unsafe housing with these clever start-ups.
Internationalization Ambition Faces Stiff Ambition
India has announced several initiatives aimed at boosting its universities’ international rankings and image worldwide.
Will Canada’s Streamlined Visa Process Benefit Asian Students?
You didn’t think Canada could get any better – until now.
Over Half of Canada’s International Students Want to Stay After Graduation
Source: Study International
The results of a recent survey suggest that more than 60% of students who come to Canada to complete their post-secondary education hope to become permanent residents of ‘The Great White North’ after they graduate.
While pathways to citizenship currently exist for international students, both the government and various institutions feel more can be done. In the coming years, an increased number of employment opportunities, international programs and scholarships will be made available to help make these students feel more at home while they study abroad in Canada.
For further details on the study, visit Study International.
India’s Aggressive Push to Regain its Glory as the World’s Top Education Hub
Indian students make up the bulk of international students worldwide but the same can’t be said about the number of foreigners enrolling in India.
Common Admission Portal for International Students Launched
The Central government launched a common admission portal for foreign students to promote Indian education.
Canada Could Overtake UK as Study Abroad Destination
Source: Study International
A recent survey suggests Canada is increasing in popularity as a study abroad destination among students around the world. Scholarship opportunities and the chance to work in the country upon graduating are among the top reasons students are now considering Canada more than the United States or United Kingdom. If this rise in popularity can be sustained, it is believed that Canada will host more international students than the UK in the years ahead.
India Wants to Attract African Students
Can low fess overcome fears of racism?
Immigrants Behind Canada’s Best-Educated Status
Source: Toronto Star
36% of the children of immigrants held university degrees in Canada.
International Students Entering Canada Up 22%
Source: The PIE
IRCC reported there were 414,946 study visa holders in the country as of December 2016, up from just over 351,000 students the year before.
Canada’s International Student Enrolment Surged in 2016
Source: ICEF
The number of foreign students in Canada increased by 17.5% and India was among the fastest-growing source markets.
Canada Increasingly Attractive to Mobile Students
Source: The PIE
New research shows Canada as an increasingly attractive option for international students.
Avoid This Study Abroad Application Mistakes
Source: Hindustan Times
Right from picking the right course to visa procedures, it is best to research well and prepare a strong application.
Foreigners Lack Interest in Joining Indian Universities
Source: Study International
In 2014, there were only 30,423 international students enrolled in Indian universities – a far cry from the 4.85 million allowed to enrol.
Indian International Student Body Shrinking
Source: The PIE
According to the AIU, only 30,423 international students enrolled in India’s universities in 2016, a drop of nearly a thousand on 2015.
Canada An Increasingly Desired Destination for International Business Students
Source: Globe & Mail
GMAC indicated Canada now among the top five countries while friendly postgraduate work policies are seen as a reason.
Canada Is An Attractive Destination For Foreign Students
Source: VICE
The number of international students in Canadian universities has grown 130% since 2007.
More International Students Applying To Delhi University
Source: Study International
Delhi University, one of the largest higher education institutions is India, is seeing an increase in its number of international applicants.
To learn more about this, visit Study International.
Early Reports of Increased International Yield for Canadian Universities
Source: ICEF Monitor
Previous reports of significant increases in visa applications and admissions applications to Canadian universities are now being followed by corresponding growth in yield rates for 2017/18 admissions. Growth appears to be particularly notable for students from India.
This report can be read in its entirety via the ICEF Monitor website.
Canadian Colleges See Surge of Foreign Students
Source: New York Times
The lower cost of higher education in Canada is attracting large numbers of Americans, as well as students from other countries.
To view the full article, visit the New York Times.
Indian Students Show Increased Interest in Canadian Universities
Source: Skilloutlook
ESS Global, a consultancy firm that provides recruitment services for students who wish to study abroad, reports a steady increase in queries.
To read the complete article, please check out Skilloutlook.
Why Canada Has Become A Destination of Choice for International Graduate Students
Source: University Affairs
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies President Brenda Brouwer explains that Canada’s standing as a safe, welcoming and multicultural country contributes to its desirability among international PhD degree-seeking students.
To read the complete article, please go to the University Affairs website.
60% More Students at IIT-Madras
Source: The Economic Times
The institute is also improving on the number of international faculty on the campus.
More Students Are Looking To Head North
Source: Washington Post
The number of international students coming to Canada doubled in the past decade. But in the last year, a number of events globally have added to its appeal for some students. The Brexit vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, and the U.S. election, seem to have been factors.
For the full article, visit the Washington Post.
UAlberta Looks to Diversify International Student Base
Source: Edmonton Journal via Academica
The University of Alberta says that it will look to engage new regions for international student recruitment in an effort to make its international student body more diverse by 2020. The Edmonton Journal reports that achieving this goal will require the university to redirect some of the attention that is currently focused on China. The Journal adds that since student tuition is the second largest contributor to the overall university budget, such a lack of diversity poses a financial risk to the institution.
Montreal Must Build on Success to Recruit Top Talent
Source: Montreal Gazette via Academica
Montreal has much to celebrate in being recently named the top city in the world for students, writes McGill University Principal Suzanne Fortier, but the city and its institutions still have much work to do to make the most of “an unprecedented opportunity to fulfill the potential of Montreal to draw talent from around the world.” Fortier highlights an aging domestic population as one of the most urgent reasons why Montreal needs to attract more immigration. The McGill principal adds that the city will also need to attract the world’s very best talent in order to maintain a vital society and strong workforce. “However, despite our city’s considerable attractions,” Fortier notes, “despite the clear benefits that international talent brings, Montreal and Quebec have room to improve.” The author offers a number of options to help Montreal move forward, which include the creation of a coordinated talent recruitment and retention strategy.
Cultural Exploration Main Factor for Teenage Study Abroad Interest
Source: Times Higher Education
Culture bigger draw than academic advancement while most students have safety fears.
International Students’ Choice of Residence After Graduation Hinges on Concept of Home
A new study from the University of British Columbia shows that ideas of home are a major factor in where international university students decide to live after graduation. “A lot of research focuses on where international students go to study, but few focus on where they go after graduation,” says study author Cary Wu, a PhD candidate in UBC’s department of sociology and an international student from China. “Our study shows that migration plans for international students are far more complex than this binary of stay or return.” Wu analyzed data from interviews with more than 200 international students from more than 50 countries who attended UBC from 2006 to 2013, and found that 16% of those surveyed said that they planned to stay in Canada, citing emotional attachments, interpersonal relationships, family, or political unrest.
BC Should Look to India for International Students
Source: The Province via Academica
PSE institutions in British Columbia would be wise to “cultivate new markets” for international student enrolment and avoid becoming overly dependent on China, according to a US-based analyst. Rahul Choudaha tells The Province that despite a recent jump in the number of Chinese international students coming to BC, this growth—and the overall growth in international student numbers—is slowing. However, India stands out as an exception to this slowdown, says Choudaha, who notes that enrolments from India grew 25% last year, outpacing the growth rate of Chinese enrolments. “Given the scale and the growth potential of India as a source of international students, Canadian institutions have an untapped potential in recruiting Indian students at the bachelor’s level,” the analyst concludes.
Many Immigrant Students Lack English skills, but Achieve Comparable GPAs
Source: Seneca College via Academica
What role does an immigrant’s region of origin and English language proficiency have on their academic and employment outcomes? This is the question that researchers at Seneca College’s Centre for Research in Student Mobility explore in a new report. The study followed the pathways of 18,466 students (non-international) who entered Seneca College between 2010 and 2014 within five years of leaving an Ontario high school. The study found that Seneca students who were born outside of Canada were more likely than their Canadian-born peers to have highly educated parents, live in lower-income neighbourhoods, and to aspire to university. Despite having attended an ON high school, many immigrants come to Seneca with weak English-language skills requiring support in language proficiency, with 59% being placed below college level English, compared to 36% of Canadian born students. Despite this, however, these students achieve similar overall GPAs and graduation rates.
Canada: International Student Spending Hit $11.4bn in 2014
Source: The PIE News
Spending by international students and their visiting friends and family amounted to a net CAN$11.4bn in 2014, up from $8bn four years earlier, according to the federal government’s new economic impact study. Canada’s international education services now account for 11% of the country’s service exports.
For the complete article, visit The PIE News.