Canada possesses a world-class education system and top-tier teaching quality, comparable to that of the UK and the US. Consequently, the pursuit of Canada's high-quality education has become a significant factor attracting investment and immigration from our citizens. So, in which provinces are international students in Canada concentrated?
According to the latest Statistics Canada report, among international students studying in Canada in 2017, Ontario saw an increase of 8,358, ranking first, followed by Quebec with an increase of 6,600. British Columbia ranked third, while regions such as Alberta and New Brunswick saw relative declines.
The following are the three provinces with the most international students in Canada and recommended prestigious universities:
Ontario
Ontario is arguably Canada's proudest province, home to the nation's largest city, Toronto, and the capital, Ottawa. It also features the world-famous Niagara Falls. More importantly, Ontario not only has the highest number of prestigious Canadian universities but is also the province where the largest number of international students congregate.
Recommended Schools:
Ontario has the highest number of schools among all provinces. First and foremost is the University of Toronto, a highly sought-after institution. The University of Waterloo, located in Waterloo, is also world-leading in many aspects and highly recognized. Queen's University in Kingston, McMaster University in Hamilton, Western University in London, and the University of Ottawa and Carleton University in Ottawa are all leaders among prestigious institutions.
Quebec
Quebec is Canada's second-most populous province and also the province with the second-highest number of international students.
Recommended Schools:
Quebec's prestigious schools are mainly concentrated in the province's two major cities. Montreal alone is home to three prestigious universities: McGill University, the University of Montreal, and Concordia University. Quebec City is home to the low-profile yet profoundly substantial Laval University.
British Columbia (BC)
British Columbia is Canada's third-most populous province, with Victoria as its capital. BC is also a major hotspot for studying in Canada and is one of the provinces where Chinese people prefer to live. Vancouver, in particular, has become the top choice for Chinese residents.
British Columbia also has numerous well-known universities that are highly favored by our citizens. Consequently, it has gathered a large number of Chinese people, immigrants, and international students.
Recommended Schools:
First, the University of British Columbia (UBC), one of the top three prestigious universities, is located in Vancouver. Whether for study or future immigration, and whether for academics or lifestyle, this is the best choice. In addition, Simon Fraser University in Burnaby has long ranked first in the comprehensive category of Maclean's magazine, and the University of Victoria in Victoria is also a choice worth considering.
In the 2017 QS World University Rankings, Canadian universities performed exceptionally well, with a total of 9 universities entering the world's top 200. Among them, Canada's own top three prestigious universities all entered the top 50.
Furthermore, Canada's education model features high tuition and high funding, with the proportion of people obtaining a bachelor's degree reaching as high as 71%. At the same time, the overall level of education is comparable to the highest in North America, making it very popular among international students. Especially in recent years, the number of immigrant groups going to Canada for studies has been increasing.
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