Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Canadian Universities Strengthen India Ties
A group of 21 Canadian university presidents will visit India from February 2 to 6.
They will meet with Indian education leaders, government officials, and industry representatives in Goa, New Delhi, and GIFT City.
The goal is to work together on research, create more opportunities for students to study in each other's countries, and build stronger partnerships between universities.
This visit is part of a bigger plan to make Canada and India better friends and partners.
India is a very important source of students for Canada, with a huge increase in Indian students over the past decade.
The visit is supported by a special fund to help universities work together internationally.
21 Canadian university presidents will visit India from February 2 to 6 to strengthen education ties.
The delegation will meet with Indian education leaders, government officials, and industry representatives in Goa, New Delhi, and GIFT City.
The visit aims to advance research collaboration, expand industry partnerships, and deepen academic exchange.
India is Canada's largest source of international students, with numbers rising 770% from 2015 to 2023.
The mission is supported by a contribution from CanExport Associations and aligns with the New Roadmap for Canada-India relations.
- Who
- 21 Canadian university presidents, Indian education leaders, government officials, and industry representatives
- What
- A delegation visit to India to strengthen education ties
- When
- February 2 to 6
- Where
- Goa, New Delhi, and GIFT City
- Why
- To advance research collaboration, expand industry partnerships, and deepen academic exchange
- Delegation Size
- 21 university presidents
- Visit Duration
- February 2 to 6
- Key Locations
- Goa, New Delhi, GIFT City
- Indian Students in Canada (2023)
- 278,005
- Growth in Indian Students (2015-2023)
- 770%
- Funding Support
- CanExport Associations
- Canada-India Research Strategy
- $1.7 billion
