Abstract: Canada issued a record-breaking 450,000 study permit to International students in 2021.
Highlights:
- Canada issued the highest ever study permit in 2021.
- The number of study permits issued is approximately 450,000.
- Canada broke its own record of the number of student permits it had set in 2019.
- It issued 255,000 study permits in 2020.
In 2021, Canada witnessed a record-breaking effective student permit for international students. It issued 450,000 study permits for foreign national students to study in Canada.
Last year’s figure of international students in Canada was double of what it had been in 2015.
Increasing Numbers of Study Permits
The increasing number of study permits being issued has led Canada to achieve the numbers for the international student population it had set before the pandemic. It has almost fully recovered to the pre-pandemic level.
- As of December 31, 2021, Canada had close to 622,000 international students.
- The foreign national students' population numbered approximately 640,000 in 2019.
- In 2021, the number of international students hosted by Canada was 530,000.
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How to Apply for Study Program in Canada
These are the steps you need to follow to apply to Canadian educational institutions.
- Research on the desired study programs offered by the educational institutes of Canada.
- Submit the letter of application.
- If approved, obtain an LOA or Letter of Acceptance.
- Apply for a study permit.
The IRCC or Immigration, Refugees, and Citizens Canada offer speedy permits to a few of the countries like India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Morocco, Vietnam, Senegal, China, and some more.
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Relaxation of PGWP Rules
The important reason for the recovery in the number of international students in Canada is easing the PGWP or Post-Graduation Work Permit rules. Before the pandemic, the IRCC did not consider distance learning as an eligibility factor for issuing PGWP.
The Canadian government has relaxed this rule till August 31, 2022. It was done to aid the foreign national students in Canada who wanted to pursue their studies in a Canadian DLI or Designated Learning Institution during the ongoing pandemic.
The students who complete their studies at a DLI of Canada are eligible for the PGWP. The PGWP is highly desirable for international students since it facilitates them to join the workforce of Canada after they graduate.
They gain work experience, which is required to apply for the Canada PR or permanent residence. DLIs include colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions licensed by the Canadian government to host foreign national students.
International Students of Canada
Students from all over the world make up the international students population in Canada. The countries with their number of students pursuing education in Canada are given in the table below:
| Country | Number of Students |
| India | 2,17,410 |
| China | 1,05,265 |
| France | 26,630 |
| Iran | 16,900 |
| Vietnam | 16,285 |
| South Korea | 15,805 |
| The Philippines | 15,545 |
| The United States of America | 14,325 |
| Nigeria | 13,745 |
| Mexico | 11,550 |
Education in Canada is more affordable compared to other countries. The chances of obtaining the PR attract international students. They look forward to Canada's education, safety, and multiculturalism.
Another prime benefit of pursuing education in Canada is that the students can work while studying. It enables them to financially support themselves and gain work experience, which is helpful later.
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