Overview
- The University of British Columbia (UBC) reported a 27% increase in U.S. graduate applications compared to 2024, with other institutions like the University of Toronto and University of Waterloo also noting significant interest.
- UBC Vancouver reopened admissions for select graduate programs to accommodate U.S. applicants and is fast-tracking their applications for the upcoming academic year.
- The rise in U.S. applications is attributed to Trump administration policies, including visa revocations, funding freezes for universities, and increased scrutiny of foreign students' activities.
- Canada's immigration limits on international student admissions remain in place, posing challenges for institutions to manage the influx of U.S. applicants.
- Increased U.S. engagement is also reflected in higher campus visits and web traffic at Canadian universities, with Waterloo reporting a 15% rise in U.S.-based online interest since late 2024.