Canada’s Student Visa Rejections Soar to 62% in 2025: What Indian Students Need to Know

08 September 2025 · Europe Permit

  • 🚫 Canada’s student visa rejection rate surged to 62% in 2025—the highest in recent years.

  • 🇮🇳 Indian students faced the worst hit, with some provinces showing rejection rates close to 80%.

  • 💰 Canada increased financial proof requirements, doubling the minimum to CAD $20,635 for international students.

  • 📑 Visa officers now demand detailed study plans, proof of intent, and strong documentation.

  • 📉 Canada capped study permits to around 437,000 in 2025—10% fewer than the previous year.

  • 📝 New rules made post-graduate work permits harder, with required English or French test scores (B1/B2).

  • 🚫 Students in unapproved institutions lose eligibility for post-study work opportunities.

  • Canada scrapped the Student Direct Stream, which previously fast-tracked students from select countries.

  • 🔻 Canada issued nearly 50% fewer permits in 2024, signaling stricter immigration control.

  • 🌍 Many students now explore alternatives like Australia, Germany, and the UK for study abroad options.

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