The indispensable value of education agents in Australia
In October 2019, during the 33rd Australian International Education Conference, Australia’s Department of Education released a report which showed that 75% of all international enrolments into the country involved an education agent. According to The PIE News, this was the first public release of agency performance data based on information logged within PRISMS, the Provider Registration and International Student Management System, which logs international students enrolments and looks to provide transparency for education providers.
New Zealand rebounds volume of international student applications
Far beyond its rich culture, world-renowned wines and jaw-dropping picturesque landscapes, New Zealand has always been a prime study destination for students all around the world. This country remains a top choice for international education because of its excellent educational system, globally recognised qualifications and diverse research opportunities.
Student experience ratings for international students in Australia rise
For the 2022 SES, there were 129 participating institutions, 42 of which were universities. It garnered a total of 52,316 valid online responses on the student level, achieving a 33.6% response rate. The results reveal that the rating for overall student experience improved in 2022, rising to 75.9% from 74% in 2021, and catching up to pre-pandemic levels (78.5% in 2019). The results also showed that the ratio of international students saying they had a positive experience rose to 74.4% from a low of 63% who said the same in 2020.
Canada’s thriving Entertainment Arts and Digital Media industries
With our world rapidly evolving to produce and consume quality content across various platforms, the entertainment industry is very much alive and booming, and Canada is undoubtedly one of its biggest players. Entertainment is a growing and lucrative business in Canada. According to Entertainment Partners, Canadian film and TV productions generate 117,000 full-time jobs and $5 billion in revenue for the country each year.
Indian students emerge as a top market in the US
The IIE’s Spring 2023 Snapshot on International Educational Exchange, which is based on responses from 527 US higher education institutions, suggests that US educators are stepping up their efforts to attract students in various markets – most especially India. The IIE found that from 2021-2022, the US had more international graduate students studying in the country at 41% than they did foreign undergraduates, which was only at 36%.
GSP happenings around North America
We celebrate our very own Director for North America, Patrick Colabucci, Ed.D, for becoming a board member of the NAFSA China MIG Leadership team. NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. It serves the needs of more than 10,000 members and international educators worldwide at more than 3,500 institutions, in more than 160 countries, by working to advance policies and practices that build global citizens with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today’s interconnected world.
Postgraduate research programs in the UK and Ireland
In May 2023, the UK government announced a new policy where international students will no longer be able to bring their dependants – family, partners, and children – with them into the country for the duration of their studies. Only students enrolled in postgraduate courses designated as research programs, such as PhD students or research-led masters courses, will be exempt. This new policy will take effect by January 2024 to give aspiring international students time to prepare and plan ahead.
Why the UK remains an inviting overseas study destination
Time and time again, many students and young professionals looking to study abroad choose to go to the UK. It’s no wonder, as the UK is known to provide a thriving environment where anyone can cultivate and advance their personal, academic, and professional growth.
UK government announces changes to student visa rules
In May 2023, the UK government announced a new policy where international students will no longer be able to bring their dependants – family, partners, and children – with them into the country for the duration of their studies. Only students enrolled in postgraduate courses designated as research programs, such as PhD students or research-led masters courses, will be exempt. This new policy will take effect by January 2024 to give aspiring international students time to prepare and plan ahead.
Australia reintroduces allowable working hours for international students
The Australian Government has announced that effective 1 July 2023, the new cap for working hours for
international students will be raised to 48 hours per fortnight – a 14-day period which begins on a Monday and ends on a Sunday.