Foreign students are changing Canada’s education demographics of higher education, with Indian students leading the way.
Canada’s post-college credential programs have grown rapidly in popularity from 6% of all graduations in 2014 to over 13% of all college graduations in 2019. These programs typically require some other post-secondary education before students can apply. The report was released by Statistics Canada on September 12th.
The number of foreign students attending these institutions over the past few years. It has been by far the biggest factor in their appeal, regardless of their career-specific training. A total of 67% of PCC students were foreign students in 2019. 53% of these students are Indian international students.
More than 17,700 Indian students who were studying abroad graduated from PCC this year out of 33,200 total graduations. There isn’t a large population of Indian students graduating from other educational programs in Canada, so this is a rare occurrence.
Students’ immigration outcomes
Can foreign students expect any consequences? Over 80% of PCC’s 2015 graduates obtained permanent residency (PR) within five years of graduation. In 2015, 71% of international students who graduated from master’s programs with PR. 69% of those who obtained non-postgraduate college certificates or credentials and 50% of those who obtained bachelor’s degrees with PR 2015 were considered international students when deciding on their educational paths.
A total of 80% of all applicants from these four streams of education were Indian, with 85% obtaining a PCC degree. More Indian students attained PR than international students in all programs.
These students’ wages and work outcomes
According to Statistics Canada, international PCC recipients earned $44,000 in 2019. In 2015, undergraduates earning a bachelor’s degree earned more than those earning non-postgraduate certificates ($38,000). As well as higher than graduates earning a non-postgraduate certification ($47,000).
Canadian education’s advantages
When the goal is to work in Canada or immigrate later, studying there can be quite advantageous. As well as offering valuable skills and an internationally regarded level of education. It can be extremely helpful when trying to secure high-paying jobs in the Canadian market. A Canadian degree or credential from a Canadian Designated Learning Institution is also permitted to students studying in Canada. It is for those who wish to work part-time (thereby providing for themselves). During an extended stay in Canada, one can also raise one’s CRS score. It is an important factor in determining whether one qualifies for federal skilled immigration.
It is clear from the data in this report that Canadian international students have several immigration options available to them, and they can be successful both in pursuing employment and permanent residency in Canada.
