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Australia: Peak bodies lobby strongly against pending legislation during Senate hearing

On 16 May 2024, the Australian government brought forward a series of proposed amendments to the country’s Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS). The...

Could alternative credentials become as valuable as degrees over the next decade?

A fascinating new report informed by a survey of 17,000+ respondents across 17 countries reveals that a significant majority of people across the world consider...

New Zealand aims to double value of education exports by 2027

Education New Zealand (ENZ) announced this week that the country has set an ambitious goal to grow its international education sector over the next three...

Under pressure: How global migration and economic trends are impacting international education

It all seemed to happen quite suddenly, and then relentlessly. Beginning in mid 2023 and stretching through 2024, several national governments – notably those in...

ICEF Podcast: Europe’s unique and diverse array of attractive study destinations

Listen in as ICEF’s Craig Riggs and Martijn van de Veen recap some recent industry news, including a shortage of beds for ELT students in...

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, the proof of funds threshold...

Pulse survey indicates early impact of new financial requirements for Australian study visas

Responding to an IDP Pulse survey conducted in June 2024, a large proportion of Chinese and Indian prospective students and applicants said their study plans...

South Korea on track to attract thousands more international students within the decade

At the same time as leading Western destinations – e.g., Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom – are applying brakes to slow or reverse...

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