International Student Trends
on Choosing 
After the recent work & migration policy changes in Canada, AECC has conducted a survey to understand the impact amongst the Students & Institutions. Watch the video below to know more!
Sample size & Demographics
Who did we ask?
We reached out to 5,500+ prospective students in the age group of 18 - 30. They were from 147 global countries.
To co-relate the results of the survey, we have also reached out to some of the renowned Canadian Institutions.
70+
Canadian Institutions
1,248+
Canada Students
147
Global Countries
5,500+
International students
The Trump Card
Post Study Work Rights, Matter!
98.6% of students are highly concerned about post-study work rights and opportunities when it comes to choosing their study destination.
79.5%
students are concerned about the policy changes
48.5%
of the total respondents are still choosing Canada
79.5%
students are concerned about the policy changes
48.5%
of the total respondents are still choosing Canada
Institutions’ Point of View
Government’s changes are concerning
We asked 70+ institutions how concerned they were with the Canadian government’s recently announced student caps.
The answers were skewed to one side.
57% of the institutions are somewhat concerned
30% of the institutions are extremely concerned
9% of the institutions are not sure
4% of the institutions are not concerned
Students’ key concerns
Reduced
Visa Grant
for international students
by 35%
by 35%
Increased Minimum
Balance
for Cost-of-living financial requirement of CAD 20,635
Tightening of
PSWR
for undergraduate
& college students
& college students
Spouse Work
Permit Ban
for the students studying
UG/college programs
About the presenters
Victoria Steele
Director of Partnerships Canada
Jake Foster
Chief Commercial Officer