According to preliminary data from the Association of Atlantic Universities, the number of full-time international students enrolled in colleges across Atlantic Canada has increased to 21,812.
This 2022–23 Preliminary Survey of Enrolments was conducted by a group representing 16 universities in the area.
The result shows that the number of full-time visa students surged by about 3,000 in the most recent academic year.
Additionally, massive international student recruiting is contributing "substantially" to rising total enrollment.
The Higher Education Strategy Associates states that international registration is up by 15.5%, but domestic enrollment is down by 2.6%.
The reason for the spike is that Atlantic Canadian campuses are friendly, secure, and safe on a global, national, and regional scale.