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B.C.’s international students face big cost-of-living requirement hike

Increase from $10,000 a year to $20,635 is the first of its kind since the early 2000s

International students coming to learn in Canadian universities should be prepared to enter a new culture with its own customs, laws and norms to discover.

They should also be prepared for some rising costs.

From January 1, 2024, the cost of living requirements for international students in Canada will double according to an announcement from the federal government.

The financial requirement has shifted from $10,000 a year to $20,635 a year to reflect the current minimum amount of funds required to live and survive in Canada.

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