UK Home Office: Graduate Route safe for now
The UK Home Office has confirmed that the Graduate Route will not be changed or removed. The government will follow the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC’s) advice of not restricting the post-study work pathway. It shall remain “under review,” but no action will be taken on it before the upcoming general election. A decrease in […]
US is now the most preferred study destination for international students
A recent survey has revealed that the United States has become the most preferred study destination for international students.
The US is set to welcome more international students by 2030
A report suggests that by 2030, the trend highlights the U.S. as one of the leading destinations for international students. They could witness a significant surge in international student enrolment, with projections from six million in 2023 to over 10 million.
New budget supports a better and fairer education system for a future made in Australia
On 14 May, the Australian Government released its fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, which responds to the Australian Universities Accord, along with the Future Made in Australia initiative. The Australian Universities Accord aims to create a long-term reform plan for the country’s higher education sector, outlining 47 recommendations for Government consideration. Meanwhile, Future Made in Australia […]
MAC review recommends retaining the UK’s Graduate route in its current form
Upon concluding its rapid review of the Graduate route, the UK’s Migratory Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended retaining the immigration stream. According to the released report, the MAC has found no evidence of widespread abuse—that is, deliberate non-compliance with immigration rules—on the Graduate route. It concludes that the route is not undermining the integrity and […]
Canada updates rules on off-campus work for international students
In October 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented a temporary policy that allowed unlimited Canada off-campus work for international students per week while class was in session. This was a big change after the previous limit of 20 hours weekly. It was done to provide additional work opportunities during the pandemic. However, in […]
New Zealand records a 20% increase in student visa applications for 2024
New Zealand has observed a 20% surge in student visa applications in 2024, surpassing pre-COVID levels and exceeding the peak volumes seen in 2022-2023.
Australian visa news sparks industry dialogue and collaborative advocacy
Recent revisions to Australia’s visa policies have sparked industry dialogue and collaborative advocacy efforts within the international education sector, prompting discussions about student enrolments and sectoral economic stability.
US sees a growth to over 10 million international students globally by 2030
A recent outlook report suggests that by 2030, the United States could witness a significant surge in international student enrolment, with projections indicating a rise from 6 million in 2023 to over 10 million.
Canada releases study permit allocations and targets for 2024
Canada announced the national cap allocation and study permit target of 364,000 approved study permits which translates into a cap of 606,000 study permit applications received for 2024.