Canada: World’s Top Studying Destination

An education website recently placed Canada above the U.S. as the best place to study abroad. Educations.com ranked Canada as number one in its Top 10 Places in the World to Study Abroad – 2020 listing.

“Known for its untouched natural beauty, friendly and welcoming locals, and a culture of tolerance and diversity, Canada is a clear choice for students looking to study abroad,” noted Educations.com in its listing.

“Canadian universities are known for their technological innovations, especially in the fields of computer and information technologies,” the website stated. “While the costs of tuition are significantly lower, its universities can rival those of the U.S. or U.K.”

In December last year, Canada scored high on the Migration Integration Policy Index of the Migration Policy Group, earning the reputation of being a friendly and welcoming country for newcomers from other nations.

“Among English-speaking countries, Canada is becoming a more attractive and inclusive global destination,” said Thomas Huddleston, Director of Research for Migration Policy Group.

“Canada, along with New Zealand, is taking the place of previous top-ranking countries such as Australia, the UK, and the United States.”

Number One Destination For Those Planning To Emigrate

That same month, Canada topped the list of countries to which people throughout the world would like to move. Remitly, a company that lets users transfer money online from desktops, tablets or mobile phones, showed in its ‘Where the World Wants to Work’ survey that Canada was the most sought-after destination in Google searches in the 101 countries surveyed.

In Educations.com’s most recent ranking, Canada moved up from the 4^th spot in 2019, to bag the first spot, already way ahead of the United States, which ranked 5^th. In 2020, surprisingly, the U.S. was completely absent from the Top 10.

“Thanks to their policy of multiculturalism, Canada is very diverse and welcomes people from all over the world,” the website noted. “Most Canadians speak English, but French is the mother tongue of a fifth of the population so it’s a great place to brush up on both languages.

“There’s also lots to discover outside of the classroom, especially for nature lovers who can hike, climb, ski, and swim their way through its vast wilderness. You can do all of this knowing that Canada is also harbours a safe and friendly environment!”

Australia, Germany and Switzerland immediately follow after Canada in 2020 rankings. Sweden and the Netherlands took the sixth and seventh spots respectively. The eighth, ninth and tenth spots were bagged by the UK, Spain and France respectively.

International Students Crucial To Canada’s Economy After COVID

Ottawa, which is bullish on immigration and has raised its immigration targets for the next three years, considers international students to be a valuable asset as it tries to rebuild its economy.

In a white paper released by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), the post-secondary education organization highlighted the importance of international students to Canada’s economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

“Colleges and institutes are ideally placed to support Canadians and help their communities recover in the months ahead,” said CICan president and CEO Denise Amyot.

“Through their deep commitment to respond to the evolving innovation and skills development needs of local stakeholders and employers, they are poised to support a strong and sustainable economic recovery,” she says.

In a typical year, more than 400,000 international students come to Canadian colleges and universities on study permits to gain valuable knowledge and experience.

Many International Students Later Seek Permanent Residency

Upon graduation, many of the students opt for a post-graduation work permit and then apply for permanent residence in Canada through the Express Entry program.

In its white paper entitled ‘COVID-19 and beyond: The role of colleges and institutes in Canada’s resilient recovery’, CICan noted that industry and business leaders have already identified a risk of labour market shortages and issued calls for more aggressive immigration targets.

“Immigrants and foreign workers at all skill levels bring a lot of experience and new ideas to Canadian workplaces and are often instrumental to the success of small businesses struggling with skills and labour shortages,” said Corinne Pohlmann, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ senior vice-president of national affairs, last year.

As Canada emerges from the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have placed their hopes on international students, expecting them to play a crucial role because of their skill set, education and because they seek a permanent residence and resume work in Canada after the completion of their education..

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