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Canada announces two-year cap on new study permits Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that Canada will establish a temporary, two-year cap on the number of...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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 especially Canada...

Southeast Asian students increasingly considering “studying abroad” closer to home For many schools, colleges, and universities, Southeast Asia is an increasingly crucial source of students given that (1)...

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...

Research shows link between study abroad and poverty alleviation A new study finds that when international students from low- to middle-income countries return home after studying abroad,...

Five international education trends that will extend into 2024 Here we are at the end of another fascinating year in international education, and as always, we like...

Demand for study abroad rising in China but students considering more destinations in 2024 The shape of Chinese outbound student mobility has been changing for years and is different again in 2024....

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