Atlantic Canada's higher education institutions have seen a 4% preliminary enrolment rise, a survey by the Association of Atlantic Universities has found.

Canada has retained its position on top of IDP Connect's student buy survey, while parent's influence is weighted towards city and country choice.

International students were found to have generally higher graduation rates than Canadian citizens and permanent residents, but when looking at their ability to combine studies and work, they fared less well.

China's Maple Leaf Education has opened a high school at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, its third school on a university campus in Canada.

Montclair State University has joined the National Student Exchange program, offering students the chance to "study abroad at home". 

In the first five months of 2019, three out of every four African students who applied for a study permit to Canada had their applications rejected.

Global international educators have congratulated the UK sector for helping reintroduce post-study work rights, but note the UK is now on a level playing field in terms of PSW settings; successful job outcomes are the ultimate influencer.

Canada has announced it is making the Student Direct Stream available to international students coming from Senegal and Morocco, starting from September 9.