Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Canada Study Permits Decline, Costs Rise for Indian Students
Many Indian students want to study in Canada.
However, getting a student visa has become harder, and it's also become more expensive to live there.
The number of visas given to Indian students has dropped sharply this year.
This is due to changes in Canada's rules for international students and the higher cost of housing, food, and other things.
Some experts say that while Canada remains a popular choice, students now need to plan their finances more carefully.
Other countries, such as Japan, are also becoming good options for international students.
Study permit numbers for Indian students in Canada have decreased significantly in 2025.
Canada issued approximately half the number of study permits to Indian students during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2023.
The Canadian government introduced policy changes impacting international student enrollment, including quotas.
The cost of living for Indian students in Canada is now roughly CAD 20,000 to CAD 22,000 annually.
Experts suggest students consider more affordable options due to rising costs.
- Who
- Indian Students
- What
- Decline in study permits and rise in costs
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Canada
- Why
- Stricter Canadian immigration policies and increased cost of living.
- Study Permits Issued to Indians (Jan-June 2023)
- 105,575
- Study Permits Issued to Indians (Jan-June 2025)
- 47,695
- Approximate Annual Living Cost for Indian Students
- CAD 20,000 - CAD 22,000
- Previous Living Cost (before 2020)
- CAD 12,000 - CAD 15,000
- Reason for Drop
- Stricter Visa Policies and Increased Costs
