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CIC News Ontario international students face 20% fee hike for compulsory health insurance Every international student enrolled at a major Ontario university must pay at least $156 more for compulsory health insurance, effective September 1, 2026. A family of three must pay $468 more. Plan your journey to permanent residence with CanadaVisa+ For individuals, the…
CIC News Two Canadian universities place among top 10 in global sustainability rankings Times Higher Education (THE) has released its 2026 Sustainability Impact Ratings, with Queen’s University and the University of Alberta both landing in the global top 10. A university’s overall rank is based on its alignment with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development…
CIC News International students taking prerequisites will be issued shorter study permits under new rules International students arriving in Canada to complete prerequisite courses prior to starting longer programs will now be issued shorter study permits. Under the old rules, officers were instructed to issue a study permit for a period equal to the length…
CIC News Amid immigration cuts, Canada tops the United Kingdom as study-to-immigrate destination For individuals seeking to study to immigrate, Canada offers a more straightforward path to permanent status than the United Kingdom (UK). Both countries’ immigration systems have experienced upheavals over the past several years, as many governments around the world have been scaling…
CIC News Five ways international students can boost their chance at permanent residence With some additional forethought, international students seeking to immigrate to Canada can take early action to greatly increase their chances of success during their studies. Understandably, many international students on the study-to-immigrate track may be planning on figuring out the nitty-gritty of…
CIC News Open study permits available to family members of international students and foreign workers Accompanying family members of foreign workers and international students can receive special study permits that are not tied to a single Designated Learning Institution (DLI), authorizing these individuals to attend any school of their choice Provided that they meet certain…
CIC News How international students in Canada can earn money on-campus, off-campus, or remotely International students in Canada looking to make some extra spending money may want to consider a side hustle, such as food delivery or website design. If your study permit conditions allow for it and you meet eligibility criteria, you can engage…
CIC News Financial aid options for international students studying in Canada Securing a Canadian study permit requires proof of sufficient funds (without working) to cover tuition fees, living expenses for the duration of your stay, and travel costs. But following the September 1, 2025, fund increase (+$2,260) to get a study permit, international students may…
CIC News These are the top universities in Canada in 2026, according to a new report Times Higher Education has published its annual ranking of top universities in Canada, along with their global standings. The University of Toronto enjoys the top position, a spot it has held since at least 2011. McGill University and the…
CIC News Canada tops 2025 survey as most desired study abroad destination Canada is the top study destination for international students by weighted average, according to a recent survey. Of the future international students surveyed, 94% showed some degree of interest in studying in Canada—the highest of all countries garnering interest. In fact, 65% reported…