International Students in Canada
international students in Canada807,750 international students in Canada at all levels of study at the end of 2022
Where do inbound students come from?
Where do inbound students come from?- India 40%
- China 12%
- Philippines 4%
- France 3%
- Nigeria 3%
- Iran 3%
- Hong Kong 2%
- USA 2%
- Mexico 2%
- Colombia 2%
- Brazil 2%
- Japan 2%
- Bangladesh 2%
- South Korea 2%
- Vietnam 2%
At the end of 2022, Canada saw 43% growth over the previous five years and nearly 170% over the last decade.
31% increase in international students in Canada from 2021 to 2022.
Notable Growth in Top Sending Countries
- +112% Philippines (32,455)
- +73% Hong Kong (13,100)
- +60% Nigeria (21,660)
- +54% Colombia (12,440)
- +47% India (319,130)
Other Notable Growth Markets
- +269% Ukraine (7,150)
- +258% Nepal (7,745)
- +115% Peru (4,025)
- +94% Sri Lanka (5,205)
- +59% Cameroon (4,075)
- +44% Algeria (7,510)
Note: These figures represent year over year growth from 2021 to 2022.
International post-secondary students in Canada
International post-secondary students in CanadaCollege
- India 209,930
- Philippines 20,465
- China 7.755
- Mexico 6,885
- Brazil 6,555
University
- India 80,270
- China 72,235
- France 17.575
- Iran 16,350
- Nigeria 13,065
International students in Canada at Cégeps
- France 4,135
- Cameroon 390
- China 380
- Ivory Coast 265
- Morocco 250
International students in Canada by country and K-12 level
International students in Canada by country and K-12 levelPrimary
- India 8,085
- Philippines 5695
- China 3,470
- Ukraine 3.405
- Hong Kong 2,405
Secondary
- China 10,865
- South Korea 2,955
- Vietnam 2,765
- Germany 2,745
- Japan 2,560
Where do international students go?
Where do international students go?- Ontario (411,985) 51%
- British Columbia (164,875) 20%
- Quebec (93.370) 12%
- Alberta (43,485) 5%
- Nova Scotia (20,850) 3%
- Manitoba (22,070) 3%
- Saskatchewan (13,135) 2%
- New Brunswick (11,410) 1%
- Newfoundland & Labrador (6,175) 1%
- PEI (4.485) 1%
- Northwest Territories (40) <1%
- Yukon (255) <1%
- Nunavut (10) <1%
Note: 1% of students did not identify an intended destination
Top three reasons international students choose Canada
Top three reasons international students choose Canada- Canada’s reputation as a safe and stable country
- The reputation and quality of the education system in Canada
- Canada offers a society that (generally) is tolerant and not discriminatory
Work Permit and Permanent Residence
- 72.5% of international students plan to apply for a post-graduate work permit
- 60% of international students plan to apply for permanent residence in Canada
