Rise in International Student’s Enrollment in Canada, UK and US Despite Covid-19 Pandemic - Survey

 logo

Cyril Zachariah
Updated on Feb 08, 2022 12:43 PM IST

Canada, UK, and USA see significant growth in international students enrollment in 2021 despite the Covid-19 pandemic. India and Nigeria are two major countries from where students have applied for admissions abroad.
 

Rise in International Student’s Enrollment in Canada, UK and US Despite Covid-19 Pandemic - Survey

New research by the Mitchell Institute at Victoria University shows that the number of international students is heading to the USA, Canada, and theUK in record numbers despite the Covid-19 pandemic. While these countries are experiencing a higher number of international student admissions,Australiaand New Zealand have seen a significant drop in the international applications.

As per the records, the major study abroad destinations had experienced a fall in international students enrollment after the outbreak of the first wave of pandemic. But now that the countries have removed restrictions on international travel, more students are willing to travel abroad for higher education.

According to the survey, students from China are still applying in lesser numbers than what was pre-pandemic but for India and Nigeria, the numbers are at record levels.

Also Read:International Students Returning to US Colleges in Stronger Numbers: IIE Survey

The table below shows the New International Student Visas Allotment by Country from 2018-2021:

Country

2018-2019

2019-2020

2020-2021

India

257,401

192,199

327,963

Nigeria

20,399

16,989

38,333

Germany

13,469

5,363

15,016

Nepal

19,341

10,061

11,195

China

376,109

193,806

283,795

Japan

32,165

15,919

17,303

Brazil

34,261

16,564

16,713

USA

31,971

19,770

23,867

South Korea

52,139

29,932

32,765

Malaysia

16,091

8,158

8,759

Vietnam

40,018

22,157

19,905

As per the records of new student visas granted by different countries from 2018 to 2021, the UK has recovered the strongest. New international student enrollment in the UK is 38% higher than pre-Covid. The new visas issued to students in the US, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand in 2020 experienced a fall that was greater than 80%. By September 2021, the US, the UK, and Canada have bounced to a record level for student visaallotment. Students from Nigeria have applied in massive numbers to study in the UK. New international students from India applying for higher studies abroad has increased by 27%. Indian students in the UK have increased by more than double which is around 174%.

Also Read:India is 2nd Largest Source for Incoming Int'l Students to US in 2020-2021 School Year: Report

Source: Business Standard

You can share this post!

Related Articles

Aug 18, 2023 04:28 PM IST

How to Apply for Masters in USA?

Aug 03, 2023 01:18 PM IST

Documents Required for TOEFL

Our Study Abroad Offerings

Related Institutes

Planning to study abroad?

Interested in Studying Overseas?

Connect with us and kickstart your learning journey for a rewarding experience!

By proceeding ahead you expressly agree to the CollegeDekhoAbroad Terms of Use & Privacy Policy.