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International Students in Nova Scotia Universities Labour and Advanced Education Presentation to ANSUT September 20, 2019

Labour and Advanced Education Universities and Colleges Division • The Memorandum of Understanding between the Province of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Universities recognizes that universities: • are autonomous, self-governed institutions • play a key role in Nova Scotia’s social, economic and cultural development and its population growth strategy • work with Government through a Partnership to achieve mutually beneficial goals • Student Recruitment and Retention Working Group • explores opportunities to achieve the OneNS goals and achieve the optimal recruitment and retention of students across the province’s post-secondary education system - optimal is defined by each institution

• provincial cooperative - 2019-2024 Strategic Plan membership includes all ten universities • 15% growth of international • coordinates the students per year international marketing • expand programs and supports efforts and collaborative to increase international student retention efforts of student engagement and Nova Scotia’s education and satisfaction training sector • retain an annual average of 20% of post-secondary international students • spearhead province-wide student mobility initiatives

Nova Scotia population projections https://www.novascotia.ca/finance/statistics/archive_news.asp?id=9932&ym=3

Nova Scotia population 970,000 966,858 965,000 960,000 955,000 950,000 944,068 945,000 938,296 940,000 935,000 930,000 925,000 920,000 Q1 2011 Q1 2012 Q1 2013 Q1 2014 Q1 2015 Q1 2016 Q1 2017 Q1 2018 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Data Source: Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0005-01 Population estimates on July 1st, by age and sex

Student enrolment in Nova Scotia universities 50,000 25% 50,000 45,000 45,000 40,000 20% 40,000 35,000 35,000 13,237 30,000 15% 30,000 14,518 13,952 34,571 25,000 25,000 20,000 10% 20,000 15,000 15,000 24,324 20,619 10,000 5% 10,000 5,000 5,000 8,506 0 0% 0 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 International students Canadian students Nova Scotia Canadian out-of-province % International Data Source: MPHEC http://www.mphec.ca/research/maritimeuniversitystatistics/enrolmentpreviousyears.aspx

Share of international students by institution (2017-18) King's Acadia Sainte-Anne AST 1% 6% 1% StFX 0.1% 3% CBU 10% SMU 27% NSCAD 2% DAL MSVU 44% 6%

International students as percentage of total student enrolment by institution (2017-18) 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Acadia AST CBU DAL MSVU NSCAD SMU StFX King's Sainte-Anne % of institution's total student enrolment

Enrolment of international students in Nova Scotia universities by top countries of origin 4000 2017-18 % of NS 3500 international enrolment China 41% 3000 India 10% Saudi Arabia 6% 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 China India Saudi Bahamas United Bangladesh Nigeria Bermuda Japan South Germany Arabia States Korea 2017-18 2013-14 Data Source: MPHEC: http://www.mphec.ca/media/175965/Enr_Table6_2017-2018E.pdf

Enrolment of international students in Nova Scotia universities by field of study (2017-18) Visual and performing Agriculture, natural arts, 2% resources and Education, 1% conservation, 3% Other, 5% Health and related Business, management fields, 6% and public administration, 35% Mathematics, computer and information sciences, 10% General science, physical and life sciences and technologies , 11% General arts, Architecture, humanities, social and engineering, and behavioural sciences related technologies, and law, 12% 16% Data source: MPHEC PSIS, May 3, 2019

Canada Context • Students are increasingly looking to Canada as a study destination of choice • In 2014, Canada released an international education strategy with a target to host 450,000 international students by 2022 - Canada surpassed that target in 2017 • In 2018, more than 720,000 international students studied in Canada—the largest number ever • In 2018, international students contributed an estimated $21.6 billion in expenditures to Canada’s economy

International students in universities in Canada, 2016-2017 New Brunswick, Newfoundland Saskatchewan , 2% and Labrador, 1% 3% Prince Edward Island , 0.5% Manitoba , 4% Nova Scotia , 5% Alberta , 7% Ontario , 36% British Columbia, 20% Quebec, 22% Data Source: Statistics Canada. Table 37-10-0018-01 Postsecondary enrolments, by registration status, institution type, status of student in Canada

International Undergraduate Tuition Fees Average 2019-20 International Undergraduate Tuition Fees Newfoundland and Labrador $12,042 New Brunswick $16,059 Manitoba $16,295 Nova Scotia $18,504 Saskatchewan $20,756 Prince Edward Island $21,628 Alberta $21,925 Quebec $23,711 British Columbia $27,705 Canada $29,714 Ontario $38,276 Data Source: Statistics Canada. Table 37-10-0045-01 Canadian and international tuition fees by level of study

Funding for universities • government provided $365 million in university operating grants in 2019-20 • universities generated ~$145 million in international student tuition fees in 2017-18 2017-18 enrolment average 2017-18 total international tuition fees Undergraduate 6,912 $16,717 $115,547,904 Graduate 1,594 $18,348 $29,246,712 • of the $391 million that universities generated from tuition fees in 2017- 18, international student tuition accounts for ~37%

• international students added over Economic $500 million dollars (GDP) and impact of supported 6,731 full-time equivalent jobs in Atlantic Canada international in 2017 students • average annual spending per student in Nova Scotia is $36,394 Data Source: The Economic Impact of International Students in Atlantic Canada, February 2018 / Gardner Pinfold Survey 2017

Global Affairs Canada , Building on Success: Canada’s International Education Strategy (2019-2024) Federal • encouraging more young Canadians to study and work abroad Priorities, • enriching Canada’s learning environment by attracting students Programs from a greater variety of countries • increasing exports of Canadian and educational services and products Initiatives Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada • Study Permits • Post Graduate Work Permits

Provincial and Regional Priorities, Programs and Initiatives Admission of Permanent Residents who • Nova Scotia Nominee Program have held a study permit – Nova Scotia 1400 • Skilled Worker stream 1290 • Nova Scotia Experience stream 1200 (23%) • International Graduate 1000 Entrepreneur Stream 915 800 • Atlantic Growth Strategy 635 600 • Atlantic Immigration Pilot • Atlantic Study and Stay 400 335 Program 200 • Connector Programs 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 Data Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents, April 30, 2019

International Student Experience Improve arrival experience Airport Welcome Support students to become familiar with their Ambassador Program school and community and create deeper relationships Increase employability and connect students BEST Conference to the world of work Atlantic Canada Study and Stay Connector Programs Increase student awareness of permanent Regulated International Student Immigration residence pathways Advisors Simplify pathways to permanent residence Nova Scotia Nominee Program Atlantic Immigration Pilot Extend MSI coverage Transportation Concerns with agents

Government collaboration with student leaders Government Student Roundtables Partnership Committee Representation on working groups and committees Consultations Meetings on request

Thank you Gregory Ells Acting Senior Executive Director Higher Education Branch Labour and Advanced Education