International Students: Recruitment, Retention and Employment Integration at the University of...

International Students: Recruitment, Retentionand Employment Integration at the University of Toronto

About UofT

U of T is home to nearly 12,000 international students from over 150 countries

The Centre for International Experience (CIE) is the main support for all international students both on campus and abroad

Facts and FiguresTop 5 Source Countries: Permanent

Residents Admitted in 2012

• China - 33,018

• Philippines - 32,747

• India - 28,943

• Pakistan - 9,931

• United States - 9,414

Top 5 Source Countries:

International Students at UofT in

2013• China - 6,047

• India - 635

• Korea (South) - 635

• United States - 625

• Hong Kong - 287

(2012 – Citizenship and Immigration Canada)

(Fall 2013 – University of Toronto)

Services at CIE

Student Advising

Transition Advising

Mentorship Programs

Info Sessions & Workshops

Cultural & Social Events

Recruitment Strategy

No recruitment fairs

Target international high schools and national high schools

Different admission pathways:

a. Greenpath program at UTSC

b. New College’s Foundation Program

c. Ace Program at UTM

Retention

‘Transition IN’

• Orientation Activities

• Mentorship Programs

• Cultural Exchange Events

• English Communication Program

• Transition Advisers

• Immigration Adviser Transition

'Transition THRU’

• Volunteer & Mentorship Opportunities

• Transition Advisors

• Immigration Advisor

• Co-curricular & Work experiences

Immigration Status for Employment

Off-Campus Work Permit

Co-op Work Permit

Spousal Work Permit

Post-Grad Work Permit

Ph.D stream under the

Federal Skilled Worker Class

Provincial Nominee

Programs (PNP)

Employment Integration

• Transition Advisors

• Immigration Advisor

• Career Centre Programming

'Transition OUT’

Student Feedback“As a result of meeting with an

advisor at the Immigration Advising Office, I am…”

Prepared to navigate through Immigration Canada's website and application process

Familiar with the rules, requirements and criteria for the different immigration documents needed

Student Feedback

Better able to maintain legal status in Canada (e.g. study permit, work permit, entry visa)

Better able to problem solve and connect appropriately with UofT campus and community resources

“As a result of meeting with an advisor at the Immigration

Advising Office, I am…”

Thank You.

Miranda ChengDirector, Centre for International ExperienceUniversity of Torontomiranda.cheng@utoronto.ca