Visa updates in Asia-Pacific
Last updated: 27 August 2024 With the ever-changing international education landscape, it’s important to stay updated on the latest visa and immigration news of key study-abroad destinations. This guide details visa updates for international students in Asia-Pacific, particularly Australia and New Zealand. Australia In most cases, international students in Australia must obtain a Subclass […]
Canada’s economic growth boosted by CA$31 billion from international students
International students boosted the Canadian economy by $31 billion in 2022, according to a recent report by Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
Partners of Green List students in New Zealand can now apply for work visas
Last 21 June, the New Zealand government announced that partners of students studying level 7 or 8 qualifications specified on the Green List can now apply for a work visa with open conditions. Moreover, dependent school-aged children of eligible partners can now be treated as domestic students. They can apply for a Dependent Child Student […]
English Australia responds to proposed international education reforms
English Australia, the national association for English Language Teaching (ELT) providers in Australia, has voiced significant reservations regarding the Australian government’s proposed reforms to international education. In a detailed consultation brief, the organisation has highlighted key concerns with the Draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework and the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality […]
New Zealand welcomes 67% increase in international student enrolment
After experiencing a downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand’s international education sector has made a remarkable recovery in 2023. This strikes a new growing popularity from the previous 43% surge in their international student enrolments last 20 March. According to the newly released figures by Education New Zealand (ENZ), the number of international […]
Australia implements immediate increase in student visa application fees
Effective 1 July 2024, an increase in student visa application fees in Australia shall be implemented. It now costs AUS $1,600 — a significant 225% jump from the previous fee of AUS $710. The Australian government announced the change through an official release stating that “the increase reflects the increasing value of education in Australia […]
U.S. News & World Report publishes 2024–2025 Best Global University rankings
U.S. News & World Report, a global leader in quality education rankings and consumer advice, has revealed its 2024–2025 Best Global Universities rankings. In its 10th year, the rankings have expanded to include more schools and subjects. This edition evaluated over 2,000 schools from more than 100 countries and added four new subject rankings. Focused […]
London tops QS Best Student Cities 2025 for the sixth consecutive year
For the sixth consecutive edition, London has been named the world’s best student city by global higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
THE releases University Impact Rankings 2024
Times Higher Education (THE) has released the University Impact Rankings 2024, recognising the world’s most sustainable universities. The list is the only one that measures the contributions of academic institutions worldwide to the United Nations’ (UN’s) sustainable development goals (SDGs). It highlights universities’ roles in improving the world by addressing issues such as poverty and […]
Australia confirms plan to cap international student enrolments
The Australian government has announced a plan to cap international student enrolments which aims to regulate the sector more effectively in response to the impacts of recent student visa policies.