Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the 2025 international student study permit cap will be reduced by 10% to 437,000 permits, marking the second consecutive year of reductions. The new policy includes masters and PhD students under the cap for the first time, but the government simultaneously承诺d that graduate programs at public post-secondary institutions will be completely exempt from caps starting in 2026. This policy change has far-reaching implications for Chinese student applicants, requiring immediate strategy adjustments.
Detailed Policy Breakdown - 2025 Quota Allocation, PAL/TAL Requirements, 2026 Exemptions, Financial Requirements, DLI Compliance
- How much harder will it be to apply for Canadian study permits in 2025?
- Difficulty will increase significantly. The 10% quota reduction means approximately 48,000 students will be unable to obtain study permits.
Last updated Apr 5, 2026