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Canada Reduces Study Permits as Indian Student Numbers Drop 31% in Q1 2025

New immigration policies, including financial and verification requirements, have significantly impacted international student admissions, particularly for Indian nationals.

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Canada slashes study permits for Indians

Overview

  • Canada issued 96,015 study permits in Q1 2025, a 21% decrease from 121,070 in the same period last year.
  • Permits for Indian students fell 31% year-over-year, with only 30,640 issued in Q1 2025 compared to 44,295 in Q1 2024.
  • The 2025 study permit cap was reduced to 437,000, down from 485,000 in 2024, with no changes planned for 2026.
  • New requirements introduced in 2024 doubled the proof-of-funds threshold to CA$20,635 and mandated Designated Learning Institutions to verify acceptance letters.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed plans to cap temporary residents, including students, at 5% of Canada's population by 2027.