Indian Students Opting for Canadian Colleges Decline

The number of Indian students going to Canada for higher education has dropped a lot in the last few years.

In 2024, over 188,000 Indian students went to Canada, but in 2025, that number almost halved to about 93,840.

The trend continued in 2026, with only 28,350 Indian students in the first half of the year.

The main reason for this drop is that Canada has made it harder for students to get study permits.

They now need special letters from schools and provinces, and there are limits on how many students can come.

Also, living costs and tuition fees are higher, and students are unsure about getting jobs after graduation.

This has made many students think twice about studying in Canada.