Canada, U.S. both roll back welcome mat for international students

Stricter immigration policies, tightening visa allowances and political rhetoric have impacted international enrolment in both Canadian and U.S. universities.The United States still hosts the most international students globally, but both Ottawa and Washington have signalled in recent years that they are less open to foreign students.“Since 2025, the State Department has layered mandatory social-media vetting onto every student visa applicant; paused and then thinned out interview appoint