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 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...