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Canada — Visa & Study Updates

Canada study permit approval rates, cap updates, and application guides for international students.

📊 Latest trend: Canada now refuses nearly 2 in 3 study permit applications as the government manages migration numbers.

Visa type

Study Permit

Approval rate

34.6%

2025–2026

Refusal rate

65.4%

2025–2026

Processing time

4–16 weeks

average

Top source

India (40%)

of applicants

📰 Visa News

StatisticsMay 24, 2026

Canada Study Permit Refusals Ease to ~53% — Latest IRCC Data for 2026

IRCC processing data for January–May 2026 shows the approval rate for new study permits averaged 47%, so about 53% were refused — down from the 62% refusal rate IRCC reported as of 31 January 2026. Approvals rose every month, reaching 57% in May. The 2026 cap is still being cut.

📋 Policy Updates

PolicyMay 19, 2026

Canada Study Permit Cap 2026: How Many Spots Are Available?

Canada has capped study permit issuances at 408,000 for 2026 — 16% below 2024 levels. Here is how the cap works, who it affects, and what it means for your application.

📚 Student Guides

Why Canadian Study Permits Are Being Refused in 2025–2026

Canada is refusing more study permits than ever before. These are the most common reasons IRCC cites for rejections — and what you can do to build a stronger application.

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