Algoma University and Brandon University have both witnessed a significant drop in international enrolments for 2025-26. In a report to AlgomaU’s Board of Governors, Interim President Donna Rogers stated that the institution is anticipating a 50% reduction in new, full-time international enrolments for 2025-26. Rogers’ report indicates that AlgomaU is taking several actions to safeguard its future, including implementing streamlined department budgets for all departments to save a forecasted $15M, introducing a temporarily Voluntary Exit Incentive Program, and expanding its graduate level programming. Meanwhile, BrandonU President David Docherty told CBC that international applications to the university plummeted by 56%. BrandonU is currently working with Universities Canada to push the federal government to allow more international students into the country.
