A recent CBIE mission in Chile paved the way for closer collaboration between post-secondary institutions in the two countries and saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between two universities.

The Canadian Bureau for International Education signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding to renew its collaboration with provincial bodies across Canada.

Canadian stakeholders are re-evaluating their admissions policy, diversity targets and approach to student services after three years of unprecedented growth in international student numbers.

Looking over 2017 data, CBIE reflected on the success of the international education industry in Canada with a recently released research brief.

The new CBIE International Student Survey peeked into international students’ opinions and needs to help institutions drive their internationalisation forward.

The Canadian Bureau for International Education has submitted a proposal to the Parliament calling on the government to invest CA$10m to support outward student mobility.

61% of international students chose Canada because of post-graduate work opportunities.

It was also revealed that the total number of study permit holders in Canada as of 31 December 2016 was 414,946, up from 351,330 (an 18% increase) in 2015. China and India are the largest growth markets.