12,900 study permits for international students attending post-secondary institutions. Have been issued by the Canada to Nova Scotia. This represents a decrease of approximately 7,000 permits. When compared to 2023 figures.
Even with this downturn, international students still find Nova Scotia. To be a desirable place to pursue higher education. Roughly 16,000 foreign students were enrolled. Full-time in post-secondary programs throughout the province as of October 2023.
The 32 designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Nova Scotia. The post-secondary establishments approved to enroll international students—will receive the study permits. However, according to Immigration, Refugees. And Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Nova Scotia officially has 41 DLIs.
The breakdown of permit allocations is as follows:
- 11,565 permits for Nova Scotia Community College. And the ten universities in the province.
- 12 private career colleges are granted 710 permits.
- Nine language schools are granted 526 permits.
Furthermore, the province will set aside 99 application slots. In case of unanticipated events, providing flexibility. In the administration of admissions for international students.
Minister of Advanced Education for Nova Scotia, Brian Wong. Emphasized the province’s thoughtful process of allocating study permits. Amongst different institutions, taking into account variables like program demand and community development. Wong also pushed for more funding from the federal government. To help the education system in Nova Scotia.
Important Points Of These Permits by Canada:
- Introduced on January 22, the federal cap on study permits seeks. To stabilize the number of foreign students studying in Canada. While enhancing the sustainability of the system.
- In 2024, 360,000 study permits for foreign students are anticipated. To be issued by Canada, a 35% decrease from the year before.
- Certain groups are exempt from the cap, including foreign students enrolled in graduate. Or master’s programs, those in possession of valid study permits at the moment. And those renewing their permits.
- In accordance with the province’s allocation procedure, international student applicants. Must now submit a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). With their final study permit applications.
In order to facilitate the issuance of PALs to DLIs. For distribution to international student applicants, Prince Edward Island (PEI). Has announced the allocation of 2,000 study permits among three DLIs. The Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning, and Population is responsible for this process.
Several provinces, including British Columbia and Ontario. Have also disclosed their plans for distributing study permits. With different amounts going to public and private DLIs.
