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Posted on February 18 2020

Canada granted over 400,000 Student Visas in 2019

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Updated May 10 2023
Canada Student Visas

2019 proved to be yet another major year for international student recruitments in Canada. Canada granted 404,000 new Student Visas in 2019.

With the increase in the number of Student Visas granted, Canada’s international student population is expected to have exceeded 600,000. Canada had 200,000 international students in 2009. The current international student population in Canada has tripled since 2009.

India continues its reign as the top source country for international students in Canada. Indian students obtained nearly 140,000 Student Visas in 2019, accounting for almost 35% of all Canadian Student Visas issued.

China came in a distant second with 85,000 Student Visas accounting for 21% of all Student Visas issued.

In third place was South Korea receiving 17,000 Student Visas making up 4% of all Student Visas issued.

Other countries in the top 10 are the US, France, Brazil, Vietnam, Iran, Japan and Nigeria.

Here is the number of Student Visas issued by country:

Year

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Total

2,19,065

2,64,385

3,15,260

3,55,100

4,04,165

India

31,925

52,645

82,990

1,07,175

1,39,740

China

65,865

76,870

82,750

85,165

84,710

South Korea

14,740

15,935

16,705

16,880

17,060

France

11,860

11,825

13,230

13,440

14,670

Vietnam

2,830

5,320

9,875

12,385

11,685

Brazil

6,350

7,300

8,865

10,260

10,270

Iran

2,340

2,960

4,680

7,055

9,795

Nigeria

6,325

6,165

5,955

6,535

7,585

USA

5,660

6,235

6,945

6,570

6,805

Japan

6,040

6,685

6,530

6,690

6,685

Philippines

1,880

2,895

2,750

4,080

6,365

Mexico

4,225

4,905

5,440

5,755

6,285

Bangladesh

1,365

1,795

2,830

4,160

5,005

Colombia

1,295

1,675

2,375 3,280

4,480

Taiwan

2,245

2,650 2,845 3,160

3,480

If you are looking to Study, Work in Canada, Visit, Invest or Migrate to Canada, talk to Y-Axis, the World’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company.

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