The university said it’s also offering flexibility to applicants struggling to meet their final admissions requirements owing to the war. Several student organizations across Canada are holding fundraisers, Nowruz gatherings, discussions and demonstrations in response to the conflict in the Middle East. Amir Moghadam is an Iranian international student and president of the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union. He also said those measures should be part of a “broader, systemic framework” that would apply to any international student community facing a crisis. Mr. Moghadam added that universities need dedicated emergency funding, mental health services tailored for international students, and clear institutional policies.

Source: International New York Times April 06, 2026 05:12 UTC