The University of British Columbia established Vantage College in 2013 to enroll 1,000 international students by August 2016. However, current enrollment is only 172 students, declining yearly since 2018-2019. Study permits for Chinese students in Canada have decreased by 40% since 2018, while permits for Indian students have doubled. The UBC is evaluating the Vantage model to address the enrollment shortfall. In 2022, international students contributed over $22 billion to the Canadian economy, generating $330 million in government revenue in British Columbia and creating over 53,000 jobs. The decrease in Chinese students has affected programs like Vantage College, but the number of Indian students studying in Canada has increased significantly.
Changing global shifts may pose potential risks for some Canadian institutions
