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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 [email protected]
