Ontario Expected to See a 50% Drop in International Students!

Key Points of the New Policy:

– Nearly all international students (96%) will study at public colleges and universities.

– Private career colleges will not be allowed to recruit international students.

– The remaining 4% of international students will be allocated to language schools, private universities, and a few other select educational institutions.

– Cap on International Student Numbers: 

+ The number of international students enrolled in 2023 will be the maximum. Schools will not be allowed to exceed this cap in future years.

+ The proportion of international students cannot exceed 55% of the 2023 domestic first-year student intake (with exceptions for “high-demand” programs).

– Priority for “High-Demand” Programs: The government will prioritize visas for international students studying in high-demand fields such as healthcare, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), tourism and hospitality, and childcare.

– Accommodation Requirements for International Students:

Colleges and universities must guarantee housing options for international students.

This information is intended to provide an update on the new international student policy for the province of Ontario. Please contact the schools you are interested in for more details on their admissions status.