Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?
Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
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"Until 2023, most of our applications were for Canada."
— Shobhit Anand , Other
"For many families, securing that amount is difficult - and with the risk of visa rejection, they hesitate."
— Sushil Sukhwani , Executive
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Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
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