Why Choose Canada?
Canada is a top destination for education among international students. The US News report, a survey that measures global perception of 78 countries, ranked Canada at No. 4 for education in 2021. With institutions such as University of Toronto and McGill University consistently ranking high on QS Top Universities, the quality of Canadian education speaks for itself. The opportunity to permanently live in Canada is also a major reason why thousands of gifted scholars around the world choose Canada. These perceptions and trends are also reflected by Canada’s economics. According to Statistics Canada, more than 6 per cent of Canada’s GDP was invested in education.
International students are integral to Canadian life. A 2019 study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) found that more than 16 per cent of students enrolled in Canada were international students. Many of these students gain Canadian work experience during their study period and transition into a Canadian job upon graduation. According to Statistics Canada, three out of 10 international students who landed in 2000 became Permanent Residents within 10 years of starting their studies. For Master’s and PhD candidates, the rate of transition was more than 50 per cent.