Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Indian Student Visa Numbers Plummet in Canada
Canada is seeing fewer students from India.
In the past, many Indian students came to study in Canada.
This number is falling rapidly, potentially dropping by half this year.
This is happening because the Canadian government made changes to its rules, making it harder to get visas.
Also, other countries are trying to attract these students too.
This means less money for schools and businesses that rely on international students, especially in places like Ontario.
Canada is experiencing a sharp decline in Indian student visa numbers in 2025.
Early data indicates a projected 50% drop in Indian study permits compared to the previous year.
Between 2015 and 2023, Indian student numbers in Canada increased by 770.7%.
The number of Indian study permits in 2024 decreased by 32.3%.
Factors include stricter Canadian immigration policies and increased global competition.
- Who
- Canada and Indian Students
- What
- Decline in Indian student visa numbers
- When
- 2025 (based on current trends), policies in recent years
- Where
- Canada
- Why
- Stricter Canadian immigration policies, global competition, rising costs
- Decline in Indian Study Permits (2025)
- 50% drop (projected)
- Indian Student Permits (2023)
- 278,005
- Indian Student Permits (2024)
- 188,255
- Drop in Permits (Jan-July 2025)
- 52,765 (suggesting a steep annual decline)
- Projected shortfall in economic contributions (vs. 2023)
- CAD 10.5 billion