Netherlands faces €5bn loss over international student limits New research has found capping international students at five key Dutch universities could cause countrywide economic losses up to €5 billion, as...
Irish HE minister rolls out welcome to international students Ireland’s higher education minister has stressed the immense benefits that international students bring to the country in an address to delegates...
Irish government must tackle student visa delays, stakeholders urge The Irish government must work to alleviate visa “bottlenecks” if it wants to attract more international students into the country, stakeholders...
Student update: Changes to the Student and Graduate Rules A Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules was published today, 14 October 2025. Increase to maintenance requirements for Students from 11...
University of Sydney denied request to increase international student enrolments next year Institution was only university not granted extra places after seeking additional enrolment allocation from federal government The University...
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No more passport stamps: UAE residents to face smoother Schengen border entry While the digital process will take slightly longer at first time of entry, for subsequent visits, the system...
GTEC revokes accreditation for two UCC Postgraduate Programmes over unapproved online delivery The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has withdrawn the accreditation of two postgraduate programmes run by the University...
Benin universities, Nigerian polytechnics in NYSC fraud Some blacklisted universities in the Benin Republic have devised means of sneaking their graduates into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) through collaborations...
Fewer international students will cost Dutch economy €5 billion, universities say A curb on the number of international students at five universities in the Randstad will have negative consequences for...
Poland charges gang accused of issuing fake university documents to allow foreigners to enter EU Prosecutors in Poland have charged a group of 12 people in relation to over 1,000...
International students face fewer risks abroad as universities and governments boost safety measures
International students face fewer risks abroad as universities and governments boost safety measures International students face fewer risks today than in previous years, as universities and governments worldwide implement stronger safety measures...
Minister rules out international student levy in Wales The Welsh government has said it will not be following the UK government in funding some university student grants through a levy...
Scotland’s deaths outnumber births – so why is the population still rising? A record number of people are living in Scotland, topping 5.5m for the first time in 2023. But deaths have...
Nearly half of international students would skip the US if visas lose their flexibility The United States has long been a top destination for international students, drawing talent from around...
South Korea surpasses 300,000 foreign students target two years ahead of schedule South Korea has exceeded its goal of attracting 300,000 international students, reaching 305,329 as of August 2025, according to ICEF...
International student levy to fund maintenance grants for disadvantaged British students Labour will use a proposed levy on UK universities’ international student fees to fund means-tested maintenance grants for domestic...
Hundreds of international students heading to London face uncertainty as UCL exceeds visa allocation
Hundreds of international students heading to London face uncertainty as UCL exceeds visa allocation Hundreds of international students accepted to University College London (UCL) are facing uncertainty and potential financial...
US loses top spot in business education The US has lost its position as the most popular destination for business education, with the UK and Germany rising above it in...
With Fewer Overseas Students, Dozens Of Colleges In US Announce Budget Cuts Student visas also have been in Trump’s crosshairs. Some visas have been revoked, and students seeking new visas...
Denmark cracks down on international students, cuts student work, family rights Denmark plans major changes to rules for international students from third countries, particularly Bangladesh and Nepal. Authorities aim to prevent student visas...
US moots 15% international student cap on institutions Among the demands is a 15% cap on international undergraduate enrolments, with no more than 5% coming from any one country. Photo:...
Canada: Study permit numbers are in steep decline in 2025 In 2024, the first year under Canada’s current cap on new international student enrolments, the total number of new study...
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students Optional practical training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Eligible students can apply...
International students in UK double over past decade The number of international students across OECD countries surpassed five million in 2023, with the UK more than doubling its international student...
How much does the UK rely on legal migration? Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has vowed to ‘secure our borders’ “Stop the boats”, “smash the gangs”, “one in, one out”. In...
UK’s first ‘super-university’ to be created as two merge from 2026 The universities of Kent and Greenwich will collaborate in 2026 The UK’s first “super-university”, stretching across an entire region...
Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas Changes to student visa rules first came into effect under the Conservatives in 2024 (Alamy) The government is considering imposing further...
Crackdown on legal visa abuse stems surge in asylum claims Government action led to a 10% fall in student asylum claims. The significant growth in asylum claims from legal migration...
Canada’s increased fund requirement for student visa applicants now in effect Starting September 1, international students applying for Canadian study permits must show higher funds to qualify. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has...
UK study visa grants strengthening in first half of 2025 A 21 August 2025 data release from the UK Home Office shows that student visa grants were up by 18% for the...
UK’s Emergency Alert system The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. The UK government is testing...
‘Leave early to avoid missing your flights,’ FAAN tells travellers amid MMIA renovation The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has urged travelers using Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos...
Canada rejects nearly two in three study permit applicants Canada’s study permit refusal rate has risen to its highest level in over a decade, with nearly two-thirds of applicants refused...
UK students: are you working a full-time job while studying? We’d like to hear from students who are working 35 hours a week or more while they’re at university Young...
UAE: More students choose Europe for higher education over UK, US; here’s why Some of these destinations are emerging as a practical and appealing alternative for those seeking quality, affordability...
Universities face foreign student ban if too many claim asylum Concern over increasing numbers applying for visas at the end of their course for no ‘substantive’ reasons The Royal College...
Government Announces 295,000 International Student Places for 2026 in New Planning Framework The federal Government has unveiled a National Planning Level of 295,000 international student places for 2026.The new cap...
Record number of migrants claim asylum after arriving as skilled workers Home Secretary to unveil new restrictions to prevent migrants using study and work visas as backdoor into asylum system...
Visa crackdown on migrants most likely to claim asylum Yvette Cooper proposes restrictions on students and workers from countries such as Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka Visa applicants from nationalities...
US: International commencements could drop by 30-40% this September A new analysis from NAFSA and the research consultancy JB International projects that international student commencements in the US could decline...
Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new $250 ‘visa integrity fee’ — what to know Visitors to the United States will need to pay a “visa integrity fee,” according...
Measuring the impacts of the first full year of Canada’s foreign student enrolment cap In January 2024, Canada’s immigration ministry (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, or IRCC) announced a two-year cap on...
Correspondence Updates on the move to eVisas Moving to a digital immigration system UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This means we are replacing physical...
Glasgow Caledonian pauses recruitment to BCA-risk courses Glasgow Caledonian University has halted international student recruitment to courses at risk of being non-compliant to comply with the newly proposed BCA metrics...
Canada Extends PGWP to 2026: Over 1,100 Courses Now Eligible for 3-Year Work Permits Canada’s Big Move: Work Permits for International Students Now Extended to Early 2026 – Over 1,100...
US cuts visa validity for applicants from three African countries The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Cameroon, Ethiopia and Nigeria, cutting the duration...
Cost of Australian student visa jumps to AUD$2,000 Already home to the highest student visa fee in the world, the Australian government has made studying there even more expensive. The...
‘Make foreign students pay £10k deposit so they don’t claim asylum’ Foreign students should be made to pay an upfront £10,000 surety to prevent them claiming asylum, a think tank...
‘Don’t move money before your visa Interview’ – UK Deputy Head of Mission to Nigerians He also cited examples of actions that could raise red flags for clearance officers and...
Now France Joins Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Greece And Belgium In Offering Five Year Schengen Visa For African Travelers France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, and Belgium have taken...
Canada update fields of study wey qualify for post-graduation work permits A vast majority of the public in the United Kingdom opposes the cap on international students and doesn’t think...
Canada records large drop in study permits for Q1 The number of temporary residents in Canada has dropped to its lowest level since the pandemic, primarily driven by declining international...
Canada considers study permit cap tweaks as job losses mount Despite possible adjustments to come, experts are warning of deepening financial and educational fallout from Canada’s study permit caps. Mark...
Studying abroad: a journey that changes lives forever For many young dreamers, the idea of studying abroad isn’t just about earning a degree – it’s about finding themselves in a...
US embassy wants ‘every social media username of past five years’ on new visa applications The move has been heavily criticised by Taoiseach Micheál Martin who described it as “excessive”...
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UK launches global talent drive to attract world-leading researchers and innovators New taskforce and £54 million fund will attract world-class researchers and their teams to the UK and comes ahead...
UK student visa woes: Applicant rejected twice, seeks way forward The applicant claims to have answered all questions in detail, even elaborating further when the interviewer repeated them. A student...
Smooth approval: Student secures F-1 visa for PhD in US, shares experience to help aspirants The applicant, who has secured admission for a PhD program at a university in the...
New Poll: 64% of UK Public Wants International Student Numbers to Remain Unrestricted Crimson CEO, Jamie Beaton, has inspired many global students to study at the highest ranked universities in...
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New US visa rules will force foreign students to unlock social media profiles New US visa rules will force foreign students to unlock social media profiles Marco Rubio, the US...
How many people come to work and study in the UK? Sir Keir Starmer says migration numbers will fall “significantly” under tighter rules proposed by Labour. He said the measures...
“Effectively unsupervised”: one-year MRes courses under fire UK universities must not engineer international student recruitment via MRes routes – it risks tougher immigration policies being enacted, Birmingham’s VC has warned...
Student visas: London bosses slam ‘misguided’ plan for Government levy on universities’ international fees They are also calling for more investment to tackle the capital’s housing crisis Under White Paper...
Revealed: UK uni appeals to agents to cut MRes numbers A UK university has written to agent partners outlining steps to reduce the number of MRes students for September 2025...
Professionals in IT and engineering (accessible) Published 29 May 2025 Foreword This report fulfils a commission from the Home Secretary to consider the usage of the immigration system by firms...
The skilled worker visa and higher education staff Work visas now require higher salaries – and this will likely rise further. What’s the damage for the sector? The House of...
English test among range of Labour measures to control immigration Keir Starmer says system ‘will be tightened up’ in all areas, following sharp rise in support for Reform UK in...
16,000 asylum claims by students coming to UK on study visas New data released by the British Home Office has exposed an Achilles’ heel in UK universities’ recruitment of international...
Home Office visa crackdown threatens to slash course choice for UK uni students Warnings that possible new immigration rules could mean ‘lots’ more course and department closures and could even...
What’s likely to be in Labour’s immigration crackdown? Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is preparing to unveil fresh plans to reduce UK net migration, which last year stood at 728,000. Successive...
🔎 Zoom In: The Best Non-U.S. Universities in 2025, Ranked Key Takeaways Outside of the U.S., the UK has the next most top-100 universities (12) in the world, led by Oxford and...
Call for reinstatement of free tuition for non-EU students Five student organisations have called on the Norwegian minister for research and higher education to reintroduce tuition-free higher education for international...
Denmark bans foreign students to get jobs under new residence permit rules Denmark prohibits foreign students enrolled in non-state-approved higher education programs from obtaining work permits. The new residence permit...
New Immigration White Paper to Target Visa Abuse According to sources within The Times newspaper, the UK government is poised to announce significant changes in an Immigration White Paper scheduled...
Student visa crackdown will make funding crisis worse, says Universities UK Vivienne Stern says universities face ‘critical moment’ amid reports students from abroad could be targeted for restrictions Vivienne Stern...
How to fix our universities: turn the clock back four decades It’s taken 30-plus years but finally our university system is facing an existential threat due to the predictable...
New Poll: 64% of UK Public Wants International Student Numbers to Remain Unrestricted How to resolve the absence of a concerted plan on international students between governments and academic institutions...
Canada removes bonus CRS points for arranged employment from Express Entry Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer...
Interest spikes in UK MRes courses as route to bring dependants Course search data has revealed a surge in interest for Masters of Research (MRes) courses in the UK, with...
Big drop in overseas students at Scottish universities The number of overseas students at Scottish universities dropped by more than 10,000 last year, new figures show. The decline comes after...
Policy paper Home Office immigration and nationality fees: 9 April 2025 Home Office immigration and nationality fees: 9 April 2025 1. Visas and applications made outside the UK Fees category Current...
International degree graduates of Canadian colleges no longer have to meet “field of study” requirements for post-study work permits Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised its requirements so...
New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules imposes visit visa regime on Trinidad and Tobago, introduces protections for care workers First statement of changes of 2025 published, with numerous...
Calls for student visa rules to be scrapped Professor Jennifer Watling said the previous rules should be scrapped The government should scrap a rule which prevents some international students bringing...
High study visa refusal rates disrupting the international education landscape International students are facing high rates of visa refusals in top study destinations, which is leading to a host of...
Millions have now taken action to access their eVisa Published statistics show millions have accessed their eVisa, as an extension to the period expired immigration documents can be used for...
Employment scams targeting int’l students in UK sparks campaign As reports emerge of scams robbing international students of thousands of pounds, student platforms and UK universities push for more awareness...
UK: Study visa applications and issuances on the rise in 2025 For the first time since October 2023, the number of applications for visas for study in the UK has...
UK universities warned to ‘stress-test’ assessments as 92% of students use AI British universities have been warned to “stress-test” all assessments after new research revealed “almost all” undergraduates are using...
FULL LIST: UK, Nigeria missing as US releases eligible countries for visa waiver programme The United States of America has released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa...
Survey highlights the disruptive effects of visa delays on international students New survey findings from global international education services firm INTO show that many students are experiencing visa processing delays so...
UK visa policy an ‘act of national self-harm’, ministers told as Lords demand review Britain’s strict new visa rules are an “act of national self-harm” that deter the best people from coming...
Tracking the internationalisation goals for 10 leading destinations Ask 10 people working in our industry what “internationalisation” means, and you’ll get 10 answers. For some, it simply means attracting a...
New UK government video targets international students The UK’s education secretary has released a video inviting prospective international students to the UK to join a “new generation of leaders” as...
Malaysia looks to streamline international admissions The Ministry of Higher Education will introduce a new, centralised system to streamline admissions for international students in Malaysia, the country’s higher education minister...
How many international students are there in the UK? The PIE compiles the most recent data on the number of international students in the UK, including those in the Graduate...
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New UK Entry Requirements for Non-European Travellers With effect from 8 January 2025, non-European visitors to the UK from visa-exempt countries will now require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This is the...
A Sharp Fall In Overseas Students Is Hitting University Finances, Accounts Show Some universities have seen income from overseas students drop by as much as £10m year-on-year as a result of...
UK visas: Applications from abroad drop 43% as fast-track AI work permits proposed The number of people applying for visas to work and study in the UK fell by nearly...
UK opens pre-travel requirement to non-Europeans Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the UK from January 2025...
Caps, chaos and a sector in crisis: 2024 in review After 12 months of unprecedented policy changes throughout the ‘big four’ study destinations, The PIE News takes a look back...
UK How Will Major Changes to Visa Requirements in 2025 Impact Travelers and Workers Amid Economic and Immigration Challenges? In an effort to manage the impact of immigration on the...
Developments to UK Immigration Law in 2024 2024 has been a busy year for immigration due to the number of significant changes that have taken place. As the year comes...
The major changes for international students and Post-Graduation Work Permits in Canada in 2024 – year in review We’ve seen major changes to Canada’s international student program in 2024. Major...
UK New Visa Rules: Criminal Record Checks for Skilled Workers and Families The UK government has recently introduced significant changes to its visa application process, including stricter criminal record checks...
UK: Agent details to be added to CAS by summer 2025 Agents in the UK will be formally named on Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies documents – a significant step...
Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) publishes 2024 Annual Report The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has this week published its annual report for 2024, highlighting significant changes in UK immigration policy following...
How to apply for the electronic travel authorisation (ETA): everything you need to know The ETA will be required for many visitors to the UK from 2025. Here’s what you...
Uni warned over foreign student sponsor breach The University of Glasgow has been warned it has three months to fix several compliance issues with its sponsor system for foreign students...
“Global Education 2.0”: the future of international student recruitment in a digital world In the early 2000s, I remember the excitement of hearing the dial-up connection sounds as my first...
Family ties: Where in the world can international students go if they want to bring their family? Global research consistently finds that quality of education, work rights, career aspirations, tuition...
Visa holders should switch to an eVisa now Home Office statistics published today show that over 3 million people have now made the switch from using physical immigration documents to...
Use expired ID to get to UK, says minister in charge of flawed eVisas People will be allowed to use expired identity documents amid ‘real fear’ of another Windrush-style scandal...
Residence documents: information for financial providers Online evidence of identification and immigration status (eVisa) General information for completion of Know Your Customer (KYC) checks When making KYC checks, customers may...
UK opens pre-travel requirement to non-Europeans Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the UK from January 2025...
UK study visa applications drop 16% amid dependent rule crackdown The drop came after the government banned the majority of international students from bringing their dependents with them into the...
Survey shows new visa rules are encouraging international students to apply to more destinations The latest edition of the IDP Education Emerging Futures survey shows that Australia, the UK, and...
Professor reappointed as UK’s International Education Champion Government reappoints Professor Sir Steve Smith as its International Education Champion, supporting the promotion of UK education excellence around the world. Sir Steve...
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UAE visa only available to Nigerians from 45 years with N16 million monthly closing bank balance While noting that the foreign government was accepting visa applications from Nigerian nationals, UAE...
Canada: Mid-year data indicates that international student commencements could drop by nearly 50% for 2024 On 2 January 2024, when Canadian Immigration Minister Mark Miller announced a two-year cap on...
UK increases international student maintenance requirements The UK Home Office has increased the financial savings required of international students for the first time since 2020. The UK Home Office has...
From chaos to stability. Are we entering a new international student order? The following is a guest post from Hans de Wit, Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Fellow, Center for International...
UCU response to Universities UK report: “university leaders cannot be handed blank cheques” Responding to the report released today by Universities UK, University and College Union (UCU) general secretary Jo Grady said:...
New Poll: 64% of UK Public Wants International Student Numbers to Remain Unrestricted The government plans to develop one dedicated test, designed and facilitated by one supplier. Photo: Pexels. The...
Canada ends temporary public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country Ottawa, August 28, 2024— Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that...
“Enough is enough”: Canada imposes strict immigration policies that could deport 70,000 international students; protests erupt nationwide International students protest in Canada iStock/shaunl In a recent turn of events, over...
34 PhD Degree-Fully Funded at University of Copenhagen, Denmark University of Copenhagen, Denmark invites online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. We are providing a...
New minimum bank statement requirement for Greece Schengen visa People who are planning to visit Greece need to obtain a Schengen visa, which allows free mobility within the Schengen Territory...
Australia introduces cap on international students Australia will introduce a cap on the number of new international students it accepts, as it tries to reduce overall migration to pre-pandemic levels...
Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships is now open to apply UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships applications for next cohort (2025/26) open until 5 November 2024. Applications for Chevening...
Recent policy changes slowing student interest in the UK, Canada, and Australia Studyportals has shared new research on LinkedIn showing that many prospective international students are setting their sights on...
Ontario colleges banned from new international activities Former colleges and universities minister, now education minister, Jill Dunlop, sent the directive to colleges last week. Photo: iStock The Ontario government has...
More students accepted on UK degree courses than last year – Ucas The number of students accepted on to UK degree courses has risen this year, Ucas figures show. A...
UK sends welcome message to international students Watch the UK’s secretary of state for education Bridget Phillipson, deliver a welcome message to international students considering studying in the UK. Watch...
UK international student numbers hit record levels in 2022/23 India surpassed China as as the biggest sending country to the UK in 2022/23 as the number of international students rose...
Germany confirms increase in proof-of-funds requirements for student visa applicants The German government has confirmed a modest increase in proof-of-funds requirements for the 2024/25 academic year. Since 1 January 2023...
Bridget Phillipson’s speech at the Embassy Education Conference Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson delivers a speech at the Embassy Education Conference. Delivered on: 23 July 2024 (Original script...
UK universities are crumbling: Could your uni be at serious risk of closing? “I think what we’ve got to accept is that some universities may well go bust,” former Home...
UK universities face growing struggle to recruit international students Applications for sponsored visas have plummeted since new restrictions brought in, raising financial fears A freshers’ fair for new students at...
International students left feeling like ‘cash cows’ after Albanese government raises visa fees Surprise increase makes Australian visa application fee among most expensive in the world, as new survey finds...
Nigeria takes up case of its Teesside University students ordered out of UK High Commission to meet leaders at university after currency crash in home country meant students couldn’t pay...
Agent survey finds growing interest in alternative destinations; many students “hedging” plans with multiple applications The 2024 edition of INTO University Partnerships’ Global Agent Survey has just been released amid a context...
UK Govt Retains Graduate Visa Route for International Students The UK government announced the continuation of the Graduate Visa Route, allowing international students to work or seek work for two...
New Poll: 64% of UK Public Wants International Student Numbers to Remain Unrestricted Following months of speculation, the UK’s Migratory Advisory Committee (MAC) has concluded its “rapid review” of the Graduate...
Online immigration status (eVisa) Information on eVisas and why you need one. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This means we are replacing physical documents...
Visa crossing Jonathan Portes argues that concerns about the graduate visa are based on misconceptions Suppose we could somehow, at absolutely no cost to taxpayers, boost the earnings of those...
UK: Home Office data finds a significant drop in student visa applications for first quarter of 2024
UK: Home Office data finds a significant drop in student visa applications for first quarter of 2024 The UK’s tightened immigration settings are having a profound effect on international student...
Visa crackdown causes plunge in family members of foreign students coming to UK Measures introduced by Rishi Sunak have targeted overseas dependants to curb ‘ever-spiralling’ net migration figures A crackdown...
Rising unemployment hits Canada’s international students hard HALIFAX, CANADA — A tightening job market in Canada, fueled by a surge of immigration that produced the fastest population growth in 67...
Inquiry launched into England’s reliance on international students The inquiry will see the committee examine the changes in numbers of international students in recent years, the impact of international students...
Comparing student visa proof of funds requirements across 20 study destinations In recent months, some major study abroad destinations have increased the amount of available, guaranteed funds that international students...
Additional information about International Student Program reforms Ottawa, February 5, 2024 Further information is being provided to clarify the announcement of an intake cap on new international study permit applications and...
Universities consider firing staff and cutting courses as foreign student enrolments plummet Report finds at least 15 universities in the UK have announced job cuts Alisha Rahaman Sarkar Saturday 16...
Panic stations set in at some cash-strapped universities Nic Mitchell 22 March 2024 Panic stations appear to have set in across the United Kingdom higher education sector with many universities...
Warnings of economic damage to UK as international student numbers fall by a third University leaders accuse ministers of wanting to ‘diminish our success’ as figures show a plunge in...
Additional information about International Student Program reforms Ottawa, February 5, 2024—Further information is being provided to clarify the announcement of an intake cap on new international study permit applications and other changes...
B.C. strengthens quality standards for international education The Province is taking action to eliminate exploitive practices and improve the quality of post-secondary education by strengthening quality standards and bringing in...
Federal government announces 2-year cap on student permits Aaron Wherry · CBC News Measure to limit international student permits comes in response to housing crunch Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller...
Taking a global view of UK international education policy 9 January 2024 By Ian Crichton This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Ian Crichton, CEO of Study Group. For the...
Nigerian students critical to ongoing success of Canada’s international education sector Nigerian international student numbers in Canada are increasing at a significant rate. In 2019, the Canadian government issued just over 3,000...
Overseas students and workers targeted in illicit UK visa trade Brokers in south Asia charging up to £800 for appointments that should be free UK visa appointments are being booked...
Germany passes law to attract skilled migrant workers amid fierce debate While other countries are trying to restrict migration, the German parliament has passed a radical new law to attract...
Universities should put educational materials online and make them free This HEPI blogThis HEPI blog was kindly authored by Richard F. Heller, Emeritus Professor at the Universities of Manchester, UK and Newcastle...
Many foreign students to lose right to bring family to UK By Paul SeddonPolitics reporter Foreign postgraduate students on non-research courses will no longer be able to bring family members...
UK govt mulls letting international students work more part-time hours Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his government are looking at plans to increase the international student working hours limit — or...
New Poll: 64% of UK Public Wants International Student Numbers to Remain Unrestricted A vast majority of the public in the United Kingdom opposes the cap on international students and...
Stakeholders are accusing the government of treating migrants to the UK, including international students, as “cash cows” amid lofty health surcharge fee increases and the promise of visa fee rises...