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International students, after the cap.
400,695 people got a new study permit in 2025, down 42.8% from the 2023 peak of 700,425. IRCC capped new study permit applications from January 2024.
Data through July 2026Retrieved October 8, 2026Updated monthly, mid-month
New study permit holders by level of study
Per year.
| Category | Post Secondary | Secondary or less | Other studies (language, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 147,195 | 50,805 | 30,075 |
| 2016 | 184,650 | 58,090 | 33,740 |
| 2017 | 220,750 | 64,210 | 43,600 |
| 2018 | 254,935 | 65,995 | 47,110 |
| 2019 | 297,735 | 71,485 | 43,670 |
| 2020 | 204,325 | 47,945 | 19,985 |
| 2021 | 359,095 | 67,365 | 35,575 |
| 2022 | 440,935 | 84,490 | 42,800 |
| 2023 | 538,215 | 116,785 | 46,100 |
| 2024 | 380,360 | 114,685 | 36,475 |
| 2025 | 257,390 | 124,145 | 20,230 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 105,815 | 66,875 | 8,035 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: Study Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates. 2026 covers January to July only.
Top 15 countries, 2025
New study permit holders by country of citizenship.
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| India | 98,995 |
| China | 51,575 |
| Nigeria | 27,635 |
| Philippines | 21,060 |
| France | 13,770 |
| Vietnam | 10,330 |
| Iran | 9,555 |
| South Korea | 9,265 |
| United States of America | 8,770 |
| Mexico | 8,285 |
| Algeria | 8,215 |
| Ukraine | 6,700 |
| Brazil | 6,450 |
| Colombia | 6,060 |
| Bangladesh | 5,865 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: Study Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates.
New study permit holders by province, 2025
Province or territory of study.
| Province or territory | Value |
|---|---|
| Ontario | 172,935 |
| British Columbia | 80,595 |
| Quebec | 64,420 |
| Alberta | 35,310 |
| Manitoba | 14,165 |
| Nova Scotia | 9,765 |
| New Brunswick | 8,425 |
| Saskatchewan | 8,180 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 3,350 |
| Prince Edward Island | 1,985 |
| Yukon | 155 |
| Northwest Territories | 50 |
| Nunavut | 0 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: Study Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates.
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