Finding your first job as an international graduate in Canada 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Many international students who attend a Canadian post-secondary institution do not have a job offer lined up when they graduate. Therefore, when you complete your studies in Canada – transitioning from international student to international graduate – you will need to start from the ground up with your job search. To help international graduates get […]

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Montreal ranks among top ten best cities for international students

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:19 +0000

Montreal has ranked as one of the best cities in the world for international students according to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities for 2025. Quebec’s largest city placed 10th in the ranking of 150 cities. It had an overall score of 92.1 out of a possible 100. The top ten cities were: London Tokyo […]

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What kind of school should I apply to as an international student in Canada?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 28 May 2024 12:00:31 +0000

Universities, colleges, and specialty programs across Canada all have unique values, and the best choice for international students often depends on their individual career goals and aspirations. Note: Speciality programs are those specifically designed to help students develop and enhance specific skills such as those in the trades. Meanwhile, bridging programs help newcomers connect the […]

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Who can study in Canada without a study permit?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 02 May 2024 13:00:09 +0000

In light of the recent news that Canada will be capping the number of international study permits issued over the next two years, foreign nationals may be looking to see if they qualify to study in Canada without a study permit. Although most foreign nationals who want to pursue an education in Canada must obtain […]

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Will a gap year impact my chances for acceptance at a Canadian school?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:48 +0000

Having a break in between studies is often a normal part of student life as individuals pursue work, travel, and other opportunities in between stints within a classroom. Can these breaks impact an application to a Canadian school? The short answer is no, but applicants must take certain precautions to explain this break and ensure […]

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IRCC sets cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:00:50 +0000

Following Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) announcement on the 22nd of January, the department has also set a cap on the number of study permit applications it will consider in 2024. According to ministerial instructions released by IRCC, the department will consider a maximum of 606,250 study permit applications in 2024. This cap is […]

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How provinces, schools, and others are responding to IRCC’s cap on international students

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:00:45 +0000

Following a major announcement by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on the 22nd of January, the Canadian government is instituting new limits on study permits for international students in 2024 and 2025. While the new changes are designed to help maintain the integrity of the international student program, provinces and other key stakeholders in […]

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Provinces introducing measures to improve integrity of post-secondary education for international students

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:00:32 +0000

Ontario and British Columbia have introduced new measures to improve the integrity of post-secondary education on a provincial level. The Ontario government says it will be working with sector partners and the federal government to “explore ways to further crack down on bad-actor recruiters who take advantage of international students and make dubious claims of […]

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Study: A decline in temporary migration could hurt Canada’s economy

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:00:46 +0000

Although many rightfully link Canada’s economic and demographic growth to a permanent resident boom in recent years, a new Desjardins study suggests that Canada may be underestimating the effect that temporary migration has on the national economy in this country. According to economist Marc Desormeaux, Canada’s economy could be “hit hard” if the country experiences […]

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Tuition hikes and other changes coming for international students in Quebec

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:00:23 +0000

In 2024, Quebec will be implementing changes to the post-secondary education system that some believe will have a “direct impact [on Quebec’s] ability to attract and retain the best talents.” Recent reports from multiple outlets confirm Quebec’s intention, beginning in 2024, to implement several changes to the post-secondary education system – as well as connected […]

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