More US Students Apply to Canadian Universities Amid Trump Crackdown

U.S. students are increasingly applying to Canadian universities, with UBC reporting a 27% jump in graduate applications for 2025 and higher interest noted at the University of Toronto and Waterloo, driven by Trump-era visa cancellations, funding freezes, and social media scrutiny.

These policy changes have raised concerns over academic freedom and campus safety in the U.S., prompting many students to seek more stable and welcoming alternatives in Canada.