Sheridan College has reported a record number of students to start the fall semester.

In September, approximately 22,000 students full-time and part-time students were said to be studying at Sheridan’s three campuses in Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville.

Among that group are 6,800 international students from 80 countries around the world.

Mike Allcott, dean, international at Sheridan, says international student enrolment has been as high as 7,500 within the last five years. He added students from India comprise the largest percentage (65 per cent) of international students at Sheridan, while there are large numbers also coming from China, Vietnam, Brazil and Turkey.