Thousands of Ghanaian students in Canada missing – Report
Thousands of Ghanaian students who travelled to Canada for school cannot be found in their universities, according to a new report.
The report compiled by the Canadian immigration department says 2,712 Ghanaian students who were supposed to be in class never showed up.
Released in January 2025, the report found that more than 50,000 international students across Canada were missing from their schools.
Most were from India, with nearly 20,000 unaccounted for. China, Nigeria, and Ghana also had high numbers of missing students.
Canadian universities and colleges are required to report to immigration officials twice a year on whether international students are actually studying. These reports help the government track if students are following the rules of their study permits.
While thousands of Ghanaian students have disappeared, many others are still attending school.
The report confirmed that 5,881 Ghanaian students, or about 67% of those enrolled, are actively taking classes.
The situation has raised concerns that some people may be using student visas to enter Canada for other reasons.
According to local reports, experts are now suggesting that international students should pay their tuition fees in full before arriving.
This, according to them, could stop people from using study permits as a way to move to Canada without actually going to school.
