IRCC · MBR
New study permit application processing
Processed includes approved, refused and withdrawn new study permit applications. No matching approval table is supplied; institution permit counts are not an approval numerator.
New study permits processed126,1852026 · Total
Matched YoY-27.2%2026 · Total
Share of all sources100.0%2026 · Total
Source rank—2026 · Total
Findings and country profile
Total · 173,250 → 126,185 · -27.2%. Compared with the same months last year; unavailable prior periods are not estimated.
Largest comparable increase
France: +3,475
Largest comparable decline
India: -15,235
Trends and comparison
New study permits processed
Curve values
| Period | New study permits processed |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14,415 |
| 2026-02 | 11,340 |
| 2026-03 | 13,270 |
| 2026-04 | 17,205 |
| 2026-05 | 17,870 |
| 2026-06 | 24,775 |
| 2026-07 | 27,315 |
2026 ends in July. Suppressed months prevent later cumulative totals. Series do not track the same cohort through stages.
Rankings and source mix
| Country | Persons | Share | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,095 | 12.76% | -48.6% | |
| 14,715 | 11.66% | -9.0% | |
| 11,280 | 8.94% | -26.9% | |
| 6,340 | 5.02% | +121.3% | |
| 5,855 | 4.64% | +38.1% | |
| 3,625 | 2.87% | -52.2% | |
| 3,555 | 2.82% | +84.2% | |
| 3,245 | 2.57% | -42.9% | |
| 2,875 | 2.28% | -25.6% | |
| 2,810 | 2.23% | -48.2% | |
| 2,790 | 2.21% | +66.6% | |
| 2,660 | 2.11% | -1.7% | |
| 2,395 | 1.90% | +58.1% | |
| 2,205 | 1.75% | +130.9% | |
| 2,105 | 1.67% | -29.6% | |
| 1,915 | 1.52% | -30.7% | |
| 1,910 | 1.51% | -80.5% | |
| 1,900 | 1.51% | -10.6% | |
| 1,815 | 1.44% | +112.3% | |
| 1,755 | 1.39% | -62.7% | |
| 1,720 | 1.36% | -24.6% | |
| 1,710 | 1.36% | -62.7% | |
| 1,610 | 1.28% | -62.1% | |
| 1,570 | 1.24% | -61.0% | |
| 1,475 | 1.17% | -37.8% | |
| 1,455 | 1.15% | +26.0% | |
| 1,220 | 0.97% | -41.6% | |
| 1,160 | 0.92% | +329.6% | |
| 990 | 0.78% | +51.1% | |
| 985 | 0.78% | -38.6% | |
| 860 | 0.68% | -23.2% | |
| 770 | 0.61% | +133.3% | |
| 635 | 0.50% | -8.0% | |
| 620 | 0.49% | +30.5% | |
| 580 | 0.46% | -31.4% | |
| 575 | 0.46% | -35.0% | |
| 530 | 0.42% | -55.3% | |
| 525 | 0.42% | -30.9% | |
| 520 | 0.41% | +6.1% | |
| 510 | 0.40% | -55.5% | |
| 480 | 0.38% | +4.3% | |
| 460 | 0.36% | -22.0% | |
| 455 | 0.36% | -35.5% | |
| 445 | 0.35% | -36.4% | |
| 440 | 0.35% | -65.6% | |
| 405 | 0.32% | +305.0% | |
| 400 | 0.32% | -58.5% | |
| 395 | 0.31% | -11.2% | |
| 390 | 0.31% | -28.4% | |
| 375 | 0.30% | +5.6% | |
| 375 | 0.30% | +25.0% | |
| 355 | 0.28% | -37.7% | |
| 345 | 0.27% | -16.9% | |
| 325 | 0.26% | +209.5% | |
| 290 | 0.23% | -34.1% | |
| 285 | 0.23% | -13.6% | |
| 265 | 0.21% | -32.9% | |
| 245 | 0.19% | +157.9% | |
| 245 | 0.19% | -43.0% | |
| 245 | 0.19% | +36.1% | |
| 235 | 0.19% | -38.2% | |
| 205 | 0.16% | -10.9% | |
| 200 | 0.16% | +73.9% | |
| 190 | 0.15% | -43.3% | |
| 190 | 0.15% | +31.0% | |
| 185 | 0.15% | -30.2% | |
| 185 | 0.15% | -11.9% | |
| 175 | 0.14% | -7.9% | |
| 165 | 0.13% | -19.5% | |
| 160 | 0.13% | -25.6% | |
| 150 | 0.12% | 0.0% | |
| 145 | 0.11% | +16.0% | |
| 140 | 0.11% | +100.0% | |
| 140 | 0.11% | -33.3% | |
| 140 | 0.11% | -69.6% | |
| 135 | 0.11% | 0.0% | |
| 130 | 0.10% | +4.0% | |
| 130 | 0.10% | — | |
| 125 | 0.10% | -59.7% | |
| 125 | 0.10% | +78.6% | |
| 120 | 0.10% | — | |
| 110 | 0.09% | +4.8% | |
| 110 | 0.09% | — | |
| 110 | 0.09% | +15.8% | |
| 110 | 0.09% | 0.0% | |
| 105 | 0.08% | — | |
| 105 | 0.08% | -57.1% | |
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| 100 | 0.08% | -33.3% | |
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| 95 | 0.08% | -38.7% | |
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| 70 | 0.06% | -33.3% | |
| 65 | 0.05% | -56.7% | |
| 65 | 0.05% | -56.7% | |
| 60 | 0.05% | — | |
| 60 | 0.05% | -25.0% | |
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| 60 | 0.05% | -40.0% | |
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| 50 | 0.04% | -37.5% | |
| 50 | 0.04% | -44.4% | |
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| 45 | 0.04% | -35.7% | |
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| 40 | 0.03% | -52.9% | |
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| 35 | 0.03% | -63.2% | |
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Source contributions and alerts
Contributions rank absolute count changes. Alerts require a prior base of 100 and absolute YoY change of 30%. Missing counts and rounding limit reconciliation; changes do not establish policy causation.
| Source | Prior matched | Current | Count change |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 31,330 | 16,095 | -15,235 |
| Guinea, Republic of | 9,820 | 1,910 | -7,910 |
| People's Republic of China | 15,430 | 11,280 | -4,150 |
| Senegal | 7,580 | 3,625 | -3,955 |
| France | 2,865 | 6,340 | 3,475 |
| Algeria | 4,710 | 1,755 | -2,955 |
| Iran | 4,585 | 1,710 | -2,875 |
| Republic of Ivory Coast | 4,250 | 1,610 | -2,640 |
| Federal Republic of Cameroon | 5,425 | 2,810 | -2,615 |
| Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 4,025 | 1,570 | -2,455 |
| Philippines | 5,680 | 3,245 | -2,435 |
| United States of America | 1,930 | 3,555 | 1,625 |
| Ghana | 4,240 | 5,855 | 1,615 |
| Nigeria | 16,175 | 14,715 | -1,460 |
| Federal Republic of Germany | 955 | 2,205 | 1,250 |
| Korea, Republic of | 1,675 | 2,790 | 1,115 |
| Socialist Republic of Vietnam | 3,865 | 2,875 | -990 |
| Spain | 855 | 1,815 | 960 |
| Nepal | 2,370 | 1,475 | -895 |
| United Kingdom and Overseas Territories | 270 | 1,160 | 890 |
Source alerts
| Source | Prior matched | Current | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 150 | 65 | -56.7% |
| Algeria | 4,710 | 1,755 | -62.7% |
| Azerbaijan | 430 | 245 | -43.0% |
| Bangladesh | 2,765 | 1,915 | -30.7% |
| Belgium | 100 | 405 | +305.0% |
| Burkina-Faso | 845 | 580 | -31.4% |
| Chad, Republic of | 265 | 185 | -30.2% |
| Colombia | 1,605 | 985 | -38.6% |
| Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 4,025 | 1,570 | -61.0% |
| Congo, People's Republic of the | 395 | 265 | -32.9% |
| Dominican Republic | 150 | 65 | -56.7% |
| Ecuador | 440 | 290 | -34.1% |
| Federal Republic of Cameroon | 5,425 | 2,810 | -48.2% |
| Federal Republic of Germany | 955 | 2,205 | +130.9% |
| France | 2,865 | 6,340 | +121.3% |
| Gambia | 180 | 245 | +36.1% |
| Ghana | 4,240 | 5,855 | +38.1% |
| Guinea, Republic of | 9,820 | 1,910 | -80.5% |
| Hong Kong | 705 | 455 | -35.5% |
| India | 31,330 | 16,095 | -48.6% |
| Iran | 4,585 | 1,710 | -62.7% |
| Iraq | 245 | 105 | -57.1% |
| Italy | 330 | 770 | +133.3% |
| Japan | 1,515 | 2,395 | +58.1% |
| Jordan | 760 | 525 | -30.9% |
| Korea, Republic of | 1,675 | 2,790 | +66.6% |
| Liberia | 310 | 125 | -59.7% |
| Malaysia | 115 | 200 | +73.9% |
| Mali, Republic of | 700 | 445 | -36.4% |
| Mauritania | 150 | 100 | -33.3% |
| Mauritius | 210 | 140 | -33.3% |
| Morocco | 2,090 | 1,220 | -41.6% |
| Myanmar (Burma) | 475 | 620 | +30.5% |
| Nepal | 2,370 | 1,475 | -37.8% |
| Peoples Republic of Benin | 1,280 | 440 | -65.6% |
| Peru | 570 | 355 | -37.7% |
| Philippines | 5,680 | 3,245 | -42.9% |
| Republic of Ivory Coast | 4,250 | 1,610 | -62.1% |
| Republic of South Africa | 335 | 190 | -43.3% |
| Rwanda | 885 | 575 | -35.0% |
| Senegal | 7,580 | 3,625 | -52.2% |
| Sierra Leone | 155 | 95 | -38.7% |
| Spain | 855 | 1,815 | +112.3% |
| Sri Lanka | 1,145 | 510 | -55.5% |
| Stateless | 105 | 70 | -33.3% |
| Switzerland | 105 | 325 | +209.5% |
| Taiwan | 655 | 990 | +51.1% |
| Togo, Republic of | 965 | 400 | -58.5% |
| Tunisia | 1,185 | 530 | -55.3% |
| Uganda | 380 | 235 | -38.2% |
| United Kingdom and Overseas Territories | 270 | 1,160 | +329.6% |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 145 | 190 | +31.0% |
| United States of America | 1,930 | 3,555 | +84.2% |
| Uzbekistan | 460 | 140 | -69.6% |
| Venezuela | 100 | 60 | -40.0% |
Sources and definitions
Open Data - OPS SP Processed en.xlsx · 2026-08-04 · 2023-01—2026-07
Counts are persons, not cases. Counts of 1–4 are suppressed and other values rounded as published. Details may not sum to totals. Other includes unknown, missing or invalid origins. Operational figures may be revised.