Indian students are choosing Canada over the US for study abroad: What is fuelling the “Canadian Dream?”

The global landscape of higher education is shifting as Canadian universities attract more Indian students than the US, driven by affordability, safety, and immigration-friendly policies. By the end of 2024, Canada hosted 427,000 Indian students. Coupled with work opportunities and stable living conditions, these factors are fueling the rise of the “Canadian dream” among aspiring Indian scholars.