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According to data shared by IRCC, international student arrivals to Canada have declined by more than 132,000 in the first eight months of 2025.
Between January and August 2025, there were 278,900 fewer new arrivals to Canada than in the same period in 2024. (Representative/Getty)
Between January and August 2025, Canada saw a decrease of 278,900 new arrivals compared to the same period in 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports. The number of new international students fell by nearly 60 percent, while the number of new temporary foreign workers dropped by 146,395.
According to the data, international student arrivals declined by more than 132,000 in the first eight months of 2025. In August alone, 45,380 international students entered the country.
View the latest temporary resident arrival data: https://t.co/OCA2Q5ttvdBetween January and August 2025, arrivals to Canada decreased by approximately 278,900 (53%) new students and temporary workers compared to the same period last year. 132,505 (60%) less new students…
– IRCC (@CitImmCanada) 21 October 2025
Earlier this year, Canada imposed a national cap on new study permits, setting the cap at 437,000 – a significant decrease from the previous year. Additionally, the required proof of funds for international students doubled to approximately Rs 14.9 lakh, significantly increasing the financial limit.
The Faster Student Direct stream was abolished, and language requirements were made more stringent, with the minimum level set at B2 for undergraduate students and B1 for college students.
Canada also saw a decline in arrivals of temporary foreign workers. There were only 16,890 new workers in August 2025, and 146,395 fewer workers between January and August 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
alternative option
Germany has now become the top destination for Indian students, overtaking the United States. Public universities in Germany charge minimal or no tuition fees, usually limiting costs to a modest semester contribution of 150 to 400 euros. Additionally, Germany’s education system is renowned for its rigor, especially in engineering, technology and applied sciences, areas in which Indian students particularly excel.
Apart from Germany, many European countries like Austria, Spain, Portugal and Malta have also become attractive options. These countries offer low tuition fees, affordable living costs and increased work opportunities after study.
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