11 Jul 2025
Canadian colleges are laying off administrative and support staff as funding declines after a drop in Indian student numbers.
Marc Miller, the Canadian Immigration Minister, in February, asked educational institutions to reduce their overdependence on international students from a particular region, diversify hiring processes and refine educational standards. Canadian universities receive over 50% of applicants from India.
Resultantly, Ontario’s universities forecast $330 million in losses for 2025, rising to $600 million the following year.
Sheridan College suspended 40 programs in November 2024 due to budgetary shortcomings and reduced enrolment. Northern College of Timmins anticipates a $6 million deficit for the academic year (AY) 2025-26 and a $12 million deficit for 2026-27.
Seneca College in the Greater Toronto Area temporarily closed its Markham campus after international student numbers nosedived.
British universities, too, earned £11.8 billion from international students in 2022-23. In AY 2024, one-third of their higher education institutions had funds to last only 100 days. 43% of institutions face budgetary issues and are now lobbying for visa reforms.
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