In 2024, IRCC set a limit on the number of study permit applications that could be processed in order to maintain the strength of our program and alleviate the pressure on housing, healthcare, and other services. This action has led to a roughly 40% decrease in the number of international students arriving in Canada and has also helped to reduce pressure in rental markets with significant student populations.
As a result of these adjustments, the allocations for provinces and territories for 2025 have now been confirmed. In 2025, IRCC intends to grant a total of 437,000 study permits, marking a 10% reduction from the 2024 limit.
The distribution of study permits for 2025 categorized by student groups is detailed below:
Study permits issued to graduate degree students 73,282
Study permits issued to kindergarten to grade 12 applicants (PAL/TAL-exempt) 72,200
Study permits issued to all other PAL/TAL-exempt applicants 48,524 Study permits issued to remaining PAL/TAL-required cohorts 242,994
Total : 437,000