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4,300 Indian students in Saskatchewan

Sask. renews partnership with Indo-Canadian institute focused on international student enrolment, engagement

Feb 21, 2024 | 10:03 AM

During his trip to India, Premier Scott Moe renewed the province’s agreement with the country to maintain and improve international student enrolment.

The government and the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) recently signed their memorandum of understanding, which will be in effect for three years and focus on provincial and international education strategies and plans.

SICI is a bi-national educational organization with 194 member institutions throughout India and Canada. It includes the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan and is focused on encouraging links between Canada and India through academic exchanges, research and partnerships.

In the 2022-2023 academic year, over 4,300 Indian students enrolled at Saskatchewan colleges, representing more than 38 per cent of all international students in the province.

“International students bring a global perspective to Saskatchewan, enrich our culture, and create bridges between our homes and ours,” Advanced Education Minister Gordon Wyant said. “India is a key partner with Saskatchewan for education and trade, and we are proud to continue this relationship with the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute in support of research collaborations and the exchange of students and academics between our institutions.”

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SICI member institutions will receive benefits including access to grants and programs, attendance at events and workshops, and student development. They may be eligible for funding or funded programs.

“The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute has been advancing higher education, research and scholar mobility between India and Canada for over 55 years,” SICI President Dr. Pavneesh Madan said in a media release.

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