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Atlantic Canada’s post-secondary institutions are realizing the real benefits of maintaining an international population, filling the gap caused by the many Atlantic Canadians who choose to leave their provinces. Could attracting and retaining more international students be the key to sustainable economic and cultural prosperity?
How are we doing?
Post-secondary enrolments of international students throughout Atlantic Canada (2007/08 – 2012/13)
| NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR | ||
| University level | College level | |
| 2007/08 | 987 international students 6% of total enrolment |
63 international students .6% of total enrolment |
| 2012/13 | 1,821 international students 10% of total enrolment |
93 international students .9% of total enrolment |
| 84% growth | 48% growth | |
| NOVA SCOTIA | ||
| University level | College level | |
| 2007/08 | 3,867 international students 9% of total enrolment |
45 international students .5% of total enrolment |
| 2012/13 | 6,673 international students 16% of total enrolment |
636 international students 6% of total enrolment |
| 70% growth | 1,313% growth | |
| PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND | ||
| University level | College level | |
| 2007/08 | 381 international students 7% of total enrolment |
381 international students 21% of total enrolment |
| 2012/13 | 510 international students 12% of total enrolment |
360 international students 14% of total enrolment |
| 98% growth | -6% growth | |
| NEW BRUNSWICK | ||
| University level | College level | |
| 2007/08 | 2,712 international students 1% of total enrolment |
87 international students 1% of total enrolment |
| 2012/13 | 3,291 international students 15% of total enrolment |
318 international students 4% of total enrolment |
| 21% growth | 266% growth | |
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