International Students

The issue

Promoting Canadian universities abroad

International students on Canadian campuses and in communities enrich the lives of all our students and make significant economic contributions to local economies. Shining the spotlight on Canada’s postsecondary institutions through more aggressive marketing campaigns will draw greater numbers of international students to our campuses.

Canadian universities are eager to work with the federal government to attract international talent and ensure Canada’s position on the global stage as a destination of choice for high quality university education.

Why international students matter

To learn more about the impact of international students on our communities and Canada’s future, click on the topics below:

• Economic impact
• Enriching our communities
• Immigration source
• Canada’s future ties

What we are saying

2010/01/26	Recruiting International Students in India: A Good Practices Guidebook (pdf)
2009/11/25	Building a competitive advantage for Canada (pdf)
2009/11/11	It’s time to maximize benefits from international students. Op-ed published in Embassy newspaper.
2009/08/14	Universities Matter: How Canada’s universities contribute to economic recovery and long-term prosperity (pdf)
2009/04/30	Flagship federal scholarship names first recipients
2008/04/23	AUCC welcomes improvements to Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
2008/02/26	Federal budget announces important investments in developing and attracting talent
2008/02/26	The key to meeting Canada's crucial skills challenge Op-ed by AUCC and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce published in the Globe and Mail
2008/02/25	Canada needs more grad students if we are to remain competitive AUCC op-ed published in the Montreal Gazette