With 1.3 million students abroad, India ranks as the second-largest source of international students, following China. Outbound mobility has surged, especially to the “Big Four” destinations—Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US. However, Indian students are now increasingly studying in other countries, and India is emerging as a growing educational hub itself.
In an interview with WENR, Larissa Bezo, President and CEO of CBIE, discusses Canada’s international education challenges, key survey findings, and strategies for supporting international students. As a GLOW ED award recipient, she shares her vision for the sector’s future.
At the CBIE conference in Ottawa, educators discuss recent federal policy changes impacting international students. While these measures address concerns about exploitation, the essential contributions of international students to Canada’s economy and education remain vital.
Outbound student mobility from Ghana has grown significantly, with the U.K. and U.S. being the most popular study destinations, followed by Canada, Germany, and increasingly China. Recent visa restrictions may lead to a decline in the number of Ghanaian students in the U.K.
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and its second-largest economy, has seen its outbound student mobility quadruple over two decades, reaching nearly 85,000 in 2021. While Western destinations remain popular, an increasing number of Nigerian students are now pursuing education in China.