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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 demand for educational programmes in...

Demand for study abroad in Australia, Canada, UK already affected by new international education policies New, restrictive policies concerning international students in the UK, Canada, and Australia are already having a significant impact...

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)...

Home Office data confirms downturn in UK visa issuances through Q1 2024 A 13 June data release from the UK Home Office confirms a decrease in student visa issuances for...

What are the latest developments for international students in the United States? An update like this needs a time stamp as the events reported are unfolding quickly. It was first...

UK: Post-study work rights worth billions but current policies leading to weaker enrolments this year A new analysis released by Universities UK indicates that the UK’s 2019 announcement of extended post-study work rights...

UK: Reduced demand from India, Nigeria, and Bangladesh drive a 14% decline in sponsored study visas in 2024 Last week we reported on data indicating that international students’ visa applications and grants to study in the...

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UK to block dependants from accompanying international students as of January 2024 Immigration is at an all-time high in the UK, and the government wants to tighten up the profile...

US funding freeze affecting both American and international exchange students and major US scholarship funders The Trump administration’s funding freeze affecting several prominent international education grant programmes in the US continues. Over 10,000...

British Columbia releases details of new Provincial Attestation Letter system under Canada’s international student cap British Columbia is Canada’s westernmost province, and a leading destination for international students within Canada. On 1 March,...

Malaysia opens new post-study visa option for degree graduates Effective 1 December 2023, Malaysia introduced a package of new visa settings designed to make it easier for...

Beyond the Big Four: How demand for study abroad is shifting to destinations in Asia and Europe Editor’s note: The following piece draws heavily on commentary and insights from industry leaders speaking at the ICEF...

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UK commission calls for a more strategic and sustainable approach to international student recruitment

SEVIS data reveals decline in international enrolments in the US in 2024/25

Taiwan is close to reaching its pre-pandemic benchmark for international enrolment

What is happening with Indian enrolments abroad this year?

Full-year data highlights decline in foreign enrolment in UK universities in 2023/24

Analysis shows impact of immigration settings on international tuition fees at Australian universities

US: Trump administration actions creating an uncertain outlook for international students

Germany recovers an 8x return on investment in international students

Asian universities continue to rise in latest QS subject rankings

Global survey highlights new phase of internationalisation: From a “market era” to a “managed era”

US funding freeze affecting both American and international exchange students and major US scholarship funders

UK: Reduced demand from India, Nigeria, and Bangladesh drive a 14% decline in sponsored study visas in 2024

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