Trump's biggest fans? Canadian universities

[Judi Lynn]

By Sean Coughlan
Education correspondent
4 hours ago


Canadian universities are seeing a surge in applications from overseas students, with the country's liberal, migrant-friendly image appearing to be an important attraction.

Students who might once have headed for the United States now seem to be reconsidering and seeing Canada as a North American alternative.

The University of Toronto, one of Canada's top-ranked universities, has seen interest rising sharply, including a 57% increase in applications from India.

This interest has converted into acceptances, says the university - with an overall 20% increase in overseas students accepting places for the autumn.

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http://www.bbc.com/news/business-40557377

[get the red out]

1. Can you imagine being a parent

Whose child wants to study abroad and not being wary of choosing a US university right now? Especially a Muslim family? I work at a large university with a good number of international students, and when I see young women in hijabs on campus I can't help wondering if their parents even manage to sleep at night now.

[riverbendviewgal]

2. Canada will benefit

I also think America will have a brain drain of their smartest. It is obvious that futures are brighter out of the USA.

[eppur_se_muova]

3. Now, if only that could lead to Canada hiring American faculty ... nt

[Blue_Tires]

4. Making Canada Great Again?