Canadian universities, particularly the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo, are experiencing a surge in interest from American students amid U.S. federal cuts and visa revocations. U of T noted a significant increase in U.S. applications for the 2025-26 academic year, while UBC Vancouver reported a 27% rise in graduate applications, attributing the spike to the Trump administration’s scrutiny of foreign students. However, Canadian institutions face challenges due to a federal cap on international student admissions, which will see a 10% decrease in study permits for 2025 compared to 2024.
