Study says 46% drop in enquiries for studying in US over last year, 75% for Canada in 2 years

Canada has been hit by the US tariffs and 80.% of Canadian exports are to the US

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Enquiries from those aspiring to study in the United States have declined by over 46 per cent in the last one year while those for Canada have come down by around 75 per cent in the last two years, according to top officials at IDP Education.

Founded by the Australian government in 1969, IDP Education is a global leader in international education services that helps students achieve their goals of studying abroad.

‘The company provides free expert guidance on course and university selection, application submission, visa processing and pre-departure planning for popular destinations like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the UK and the US. It also conducts the English language proficiency test IELTS.

According to Piyush Kumar, Regional Director, South Asia, Canada and Latin America (LATAM), IDP Education, the geopolitical situation has impacted students’ plans to go to the US and Canada.