Indian study permits see 31% drop as Canada tightens international student cap

Indian study permits see 31% drop as Canada tightens international student cap

This decline is part of a broader tightening of international student admissions. Overall, Canada issued 96,015 study permits in early 2025 — a significant drop from 121,070 the year before.

Indian Students Face Roadblock As Canada Slashes Permits By 31%

The Canadian government has implemented policy changes in response to record immigration, which was partly blamed for housing unaffordability and pressure on health and transport infrastructure.