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Joint sector alert sends a clear compliance message to Australian higher education and VET providers There are two national quality-assurance regulators for tertiary education in Australia. TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency)...

Academic support and learning resources in TNE: Delivering student success across borders In my previous article in this series, I argued that if transnational education (TNE) is to fulfil its...

England: Government “remains of the view” that the International Student Levy should go ahead; implementation planned for August 2028 The UK first indicated it would explore “a levy on higher education provider income from international students” in...

Decline in Indian demand a major factor in softer outlook for foreign enrolment in US higher education in 2026/27 The Institute of International Education (IIE) does a twice-yearly snapshot survey of US institutions that required reading in...

Australia: As visa applications from foreign students fall, the government has set the national target for new international students in 2027 The Australian government has announced overall settings for “managing the growth” of the country’s international education sector for...

Independent K-12 schools in the UK hosting fewer international students this year Independent (private) K-12 schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council (ISC) are hosting 57,200 non-British students in the...

US regulatory agenda for 2026 aims to end “duration of status” and introduce Optional Practical Training and H-1B reforms On 6 July 2026, departments across the US federal government published a unified regulatory agenda for the year...

China in 2026: Slowing outbound student mobility, accelerating inbound momentum The number of international students studying in China is quickly catching up with the number of Chinese students...

Surprise hike in international student visa application fees “a direct hit to Australia’s competitiveness” Australia’s international education sector is reeling at new study, work, and working-holiday visa application fees for international students...

ICEF Podcast: “Good, steady, and disciplined”: New Zealand’s plan for sustainable international enrolment growth Listen in as ICEF’s Craig Riggs and Martijn van de Veen recap some of the latest developments in...

OECD: International students may be underinformed about job prospects in top destinations For many students from emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, there is a dream pathway attached...

UK: Visa application withdrawals surpass refusals in Q1 2026 UK higher education is bracing up to some challenging trends through the first half of the year. Visa...

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Student visa interviews: Behind the glass

Mixed signals continue regarding the extent of Australia’s international education recovery

US Summer Work Travel Program operating under tighter rules this year

New data shows value of education rises during economic crisis

Part 2: How to involve students’ parents in recruitment for study abroad

Higher ed in Russia: the international agenda takes centre stage

Falling rupee drives up costs for Indian students; Delhi makes the switch to four-year degrees

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Sharing the spirit of your institution with Argentine agencies

Part 1: How to engage students’ parents during recruitment and study abroad

Market snapshot: Poland

Chinese demand for overseas education remains strong despite worries about jobs

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