Australia’s international student cap legislation stalls as Coalition opposes bill
The Australian government’s proposed Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Bill, which sought to introduce caps on international student enrolments, has failed to pass in the Senate. With opposition from both the Coalition and the Greens, the bill is unlikely to progress – a development welcomed by the international education sector. This paves the way […]
New Zealand on track to fully recover international student numbers by 2025
Following a remarkable post-Covid recovery, New Zealand is set to fully recover its international student numbers to pre-pandemic levels by 2025. The resurgence is driven by affordability and high-quality student experiences. And while the surge in applications has presented challenges for universities, it reveals the country’s growing appeal as a top global study destination. […]
NZ grants post-study work visas to eligible postgraduate international students
Immigration New Zealand has announced that international students who study for a postgraduate diploma for 30 weeks and immediately progress to a Master’s degree are now eligible to apply for a post-study work visa (PSWV). This update gives students more flexibility in their course of study. It also ensures that they remain eligible to work […]
Germany sets record with 380k international students
Germany has reached a new peak in international student enrolment, with nearly 380,000 foreign students studying at its universities in the 2023/24 winter semester. This increase, reported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), reflects a 3% rise from the previous year’s enrollment of approximately 370,000 international students. German universities are expanding English-taught programs, drawing […]
Canada updates working hours, rules for changing institutions & DLI compliance
On 15 November, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Minister Marc Miller confirmed that new regulations impacting the country’s International Student Program have taken effect. These include a change to the number of hours international students may work off-campus, updates to rules surrounding changing learning institutions and additional requirements for Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). […]
US records all-time high for foreign enrolments
The 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange reveals that the US hosted 1,126,690 international students from over 210 places of origin in the 2023/24 academic year. This marks a 7% increase from the previous period and records a new all-time high for foreign enrolment in the country. Moreover, the number of new international […]
US for Success Coalition calls to expand pathways and enhance opportunities for international students
Celebrating one year since its founding, the US for Success Coalition is setting a clear vision to make the United States a more welcoming and accessible destination for international students. It’s calling for the next administration to streamline student visa processing, increase enrolment from diverse backgrounds and create policies that will better support foreign students’ […]
THE reveals World University Rankings 2025
Times Higher Education (THE) has revealed the World University Rankings 2025, the 21st edition of the list. This year’s release sees its biggest table yet, with over 2,000 institutions ranked and 115 countries represented. Shifts in key destinations THE’s World University Rankings 2025 provides a look into the changing perceptions of the academic community, […]
Australian government expounds on cap exemptions
In August, the Australian government announced the National Planning Level (NPL) – a plan to cap international enrolments to 270,000 in the calendar year. The cap applies to “new student commencements,” and is divided between the higher education and vocational education and training (VET) sectors. In its initial proclamation, the government listed several cohorts that […]
Canada will reduce permanent residency by 21% in 2025
On 24 October, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan. For the first time, the strategy outlines controlled targets of temporary residents, particularly affecting international students and foreign workers. Adjusted targets The 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan is set to reduce Canada’s permanent residency […]