Strict Immigration Rules Harm University Rankings

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the Story. A new report from Times Higher Education shows that strict immigration rules for international students are hurting university rankings around the world, including in Quebec. Universities and places with tighter policies are sliding in lists of the most international schools, which could drag down their overall positions. Two, countries like Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands have seen big drops after putting caps on student numbers. In Canada, 75% of ranked universities, including McGill, fell in the standings. Australia saw 83% of its schools decline, and 60% in the Netherlands. Quebec University leaders are sounding the alarm, saying this matches what they feared from recent policies like Bill 74. They point out that openness to global students has always been a key strength for Quebec schools, and now it's at risk. The report notes that while it's hard to prove direct cause, the timing lines up perfectly

1:04with these policy shifts. Beyond fewer students, it's hitting global reputation scores and even research partnerships. Experts warn universities still have time to push back and adjust, calling on governments to team up and protect that international edge before more. The damage sets in.