U.S. News & World Report publishes 2024–2025 Best Global University rankings
U.S. News & World Report, a global leader in quality education rankings and consumer advice, has revealed its 2024–2025 Best Global Universities rankings. In its 10th year, the rankings have expanded to include more schools and subjects. This edition evaluated over 2,000 schools from more than 100 countries and added four new subject rankings. Focused […]
THE releases University Impact Rankings 2024
Times Higher Education (THE) has released the University Impact Rankings 2024, recognising the world’s most sustainable universities. The list is the only one that measures the contributions of academic institutions worldwide to the United Nations’ (UN’s) sustainable development goals (SDGs). It highlights universities’ roles in improving the world by addressing issues such as poverty and […]
Survey highlights key decision points in study abroad planning in 2024
Keystone Education Group’s 2024 State of Student Recruitment Report provides valuable insights on key decision points in study abroad planning this year. The report surveyed 27,500 prospective international students from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. All were bound for higher education, mostly for master’s programs, followed by undergraduate and doctoral courses. Increased student […]
Australia moves to end ‘visa hopping’
The Australian government is introducing new restrictions to end ‘visa hopping.’ In a recent media release, Minister for Home Affairs Hon Claire O’Neil announced the closure of two temporary visa pathways. As of 1 July, Visitor Visa and Temporary Graduate Visa holders cannot apply for Student Visas onshore. That is, they can’t change visas from […]
Report shows a shift towards emerging study-abroad destinations
A recent survey reveals that international students are applying to a record number of universities and destinations. This records a shift towards emerging study-abroad destinations. The INTO Global Agent Survey 2024 surveyed 1,240 recruitment agents from 66 countries. This includes all major and emerging student source markets. Over 11% confirmed they submitted applications to 100+ […]
QS publishes World University Rankings 2025
On 4 June 2024, global higher education experts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the QS World University Rankings 2025. The list features 1,500 universities across 106 higher education systems. The US leads with 197 institutions, followed by the UK with 90 and Mainland China with 71. Big Four rankings For the 13th year in a […]
Ireland colleges for master’s
Ireland is steadily cementing its place as a go-to study destination for students from around the globe, with its excellent academic programs, affordable tuition and diverse courses. The English-speaking country also boasts a warm and welcoming environment to foreigners, making it easy for international students to adapt. But is Ireland good for masters? Besides its […]
Australia reverses age limit for post-higher education work streams
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has recently announced that the maximum age limit for post-higher education work visas will remain 50 years old for foreign PhD and master’s research degree students, after updating visa policy changes set to take effect on 1 July 2024. Changes to past announcements Last December 2023, an age limit […]
Working hours for students in Australia 2024
One of the biggest factors international students consider while they pursue higher education abroad is the opportunity to work legally in their study destination. Many students often choose a country that allows them to secure a source of income to help with their living costs, gain valuable professional experience related to their chosen field or […]
Benefits of hiring global education consultants
Pursuing education abroad is no easy feat. There are many aspects that one has to consider, like the process of getting into an institution and program, visa applications and post-study work opportunities. Global educational consultants like upGrad GSP can help students navigate all of these steps. In this guide, we look into the services offered […]