A recent study by Statistics Canada reveals that the number of full-time international students in Canada has decreased by 124,000 since the 2023-2024 academic year, representing a nearly 33% drop. This decline brings enrollment levels back to those recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study indicates that the number of international students fell by 4% in 2024/2025 and by 26% in 2025/2026, resulting in a total of approximately 300,000 international students by 2025-2026, similar to the figures from the 2021-2022 academic year. College programs were particularly hard-hit, suffering a 42% decline, while university enrollment dropped by 17%. Notably, Indian students, who are the largest group of international students in Canada, saw a 25% reduction in study permits, contributing to 72% of the overall decline. The study suggests that recent government measures have contributed to this sharp decrease in new international student cohorts.