New cap on international students a challenge, says Cape Breton University

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SYDNEY, N.S. — Cape Breton University says it's disappointed with its allotment for international students but aims to overcome the setback.CBU said the federal policy changes will impact recruitment and ripple through communities that are seeing population growth for the first time in decades.Cape Breton University has been told it can receive a maximum of 5,086 study permit applications from foreign students, half last year’s number.

Cape Breton University president David Dingwall: “Cape Breton University has a long history of being innovative and persevering to overcome challenges. This is no exception.” File - cc Dingwall said CBU will now concentrate on visa conversion rates — the number of students who register after they accept their study offer.

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