Australia moves to end ‘visa hopping’
The Australian government is introducing new restrictions to end ‘visa hopping.’ In a recent media release, Minister for Home Affairs Hon Claire O’Neil announced the closure of two temporary visa pathways. As of 1 July, Visitor Visa and Temporary Graduate Visa holders cannot apply for Student Visas onshore. That is, they can’t change visas from […]
Canadian government consults institutions regarding PGWP
The Canadian government has sent out letters to all provinces in the country to consult them on anticipated changes to the post-graduate work permit (PGWP) program.
Unified approach proposed for Canada’s international education sector
Over 225 key stakeholders from Canada’s international education sector convened for a National Dialogue session organized by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), setting forth actions and initiatives to address challenges and advance the sector.
US IEPs see growth in 2023 amidst post-COVID recovery
According to the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) report, international student enrollment in the U.S. Intensive English Programs increased by 6% in 2023, reaching 67,924 students, as announced during the NAFSA Conference.
Report shows a shift towards emerging study-abroad destinations
A recent survey reveals that international students are applying to a record number of universities and destinations. This records a shift towards emerging study-abroad destinations. The INTO Global Agent Survey 2024 surveyed 1,240 recruitment agents from 66 countries. This includes all major and emerging student source markets. Over 11% confirmed they submitted applications to 100+ […]
QS publishes World University Rankings 2025
On 4 June 2024, global higher education experts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the QS World University Rankings 2025. The list features 1,500 universities across 106 higher education systems. The US leads with 197 institutions, followed by the UK with 90 and Mainland China with 71. Big Four rankings For the 13th year in a […]
UK ELT sector shows promising recovery
The UK’s English Language Teaching (ELT) sector experienced growth in 2023, reaching 75% of its pre-pandemic level, with increases in student enrolments and the number of student weeks delivered, depicting a steady recovery.
Australia reverses age limit for post-higher education work streams
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has recently announced that the maximum age limit for post-higher education work visas will remain 50 years old for foreign PhD and master’s research degree students, after updating visa policy changes set to take effect on 1 July 2024. Changes to past announcements Last December 2023, an age limit […]
Australian universities nearing overseas enrolment caps
With student visa approvals increasing and enrolments rising, administrators are working to manage budgets as they approach these limits.
Australia releases new strategy to strengthen international education sector
The Australian government announced a draft of the International Education and Skills Strategic Framework to safeguard the quality and integrity of the nation’s international education sector.