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Australia: New Migration Strategy ushers in tougher requirements for international students

The Australian government issued its long-awaited Migration Strategy on 11 December 2023 and announced “the biggest reforms to migration in a generation.” The review informing...

Canada: Immigration ministry tightens student visa rules and raises minimum funds requirements

The Canadian government has announced that it is raising the cost-of-living financial requirement for international students applying for a study permit. Individual students will now...

Notable government policy shifts affecting international students going into 2024

Over the past couple of years, the governments of Australia, Canada, and the UK have significantly evolved their policies affecting international students and their international...

ICEF Podcast: How podcasting can help engage with prospective international students

Listen in as ICEF’s Craig Riggs and Martijn van de Veen discuss the latest developments in our sector, including some early signs of shifting student...

Germany announces new labour force integration initiatives for foreign students and graduates

In a joint announcement with Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has launched a pair of new initiatives...

Signs point to cooling demand for UK higher education in non-EU markets

Universities in the UK may be facing a challenging year ahead as new data indicates that visas issued to international students for the January 2024...

Survey reveals students’ views on AI in study search and admissions

IDP’s Emerging Futures is one of those larger student surveys that is always worth paying attention to, and the latest edition – Emerging Futures 4...

US increases visa handling capacity in India

American universities and colleges are being supported by their federal government in ramping up their competitive offer to students in India. The latest sign came...

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