More Maine high schoolers are looking to Canada for college
The number of American students applying to Canadian universities has increased, with many Maine high schoolers considering Canadian colleges due to American politics and affordability. Several major Canadian universities have reported a rise in American applicants and enrollments.
Maine high schoolers are increasingly looking to Canada for college due to factors like affordability and American politics. At a college tour fair in Scarborough, over a dozen Canadian universities promoted their programs. The number of American study permit holders in Canada reached a decade-high in 2025. After President Donald Trump took office, Canadian universities reported rising interest from American students due to his policies on grant funding and international student visas. Lucas Mancini from Dalhousie University said American applicants often cited the US political situation as a reason for applying. Scarborough High's senior placement counselor, Scott Harris, observed a growing interest in Canadian universities, with the number of students applying doubling between 2024 and 2025, and again in the following year. Major Canadian universities like McGill, University of Toronto, and University of British Columbia have seen increased interest and enrollments from American students.
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