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Strahinja Janjusevic brings an international perspective and US Naval Academy education to his graduate research in the MIT Technology and Policy Program. His work focuses...

This study examines how Nigerian teachers utilize digital platforms for professional development as they prepare for international relocation. It highlights the growing trend of teacher...

The Department of Homeland Security is challenging a court-ordered block on new regulations concerning the duration of stay for international students. The legal battle centers...

The Home Office has unveiled new reforms that could revoke universities' rights to recruit international students if high drop-out rates suggest visa abuse. New sponsorship...

Bangladesh is planning to simplify its visa policy to attract more foreign investment and international students, Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon announced. The...

The report examines the changing face of higher education, mapping policies and trends related to participation and completion, equity and inclusion, and digital transformation. Through...

In a discussion exploring the economic benefits of students from abroad, vice-chancellor O'Brien suggested that the government should remove the international student levy. She noted...

Through the first quarter of 2026, restrictive immigration settings in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US continued to reduce inflows of new foreign students...

Interest in study abroad remains strong with 73% of students planning to participate, reinforcing its role as a highly valued student experience. Students continue to...

ACE and 31 other national higher education associations are urging the State Department in a May 5 letter to prioritize student and scholar visa processing...

Explore trends in students' academics, AI use, career development and mental health for 2026. 83 percent of the class of 2023 remained enrolled.

This measure introduces the draft legislation for the annual international student levy on higher education providers from 1 August 2028. The international student levy will...

International students are heading into another difficult fall, with new immigration restrictions taking effect just as applications and enrollment are already falling. The American Council...

New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford announced recently that the country’s international education export earnings reached nearly NZ$5 billion. This follows the British government’s announcement...

Rejection rates for student visa applicants for Australia have reached historical highs. This reflects in part a greater scrutiny of student applicants across the Australian...

This report outlines key trends and market intelligence for international student recruitment across Latin America. It highlights shifting demographics and policy environments that are influencing...

The Department of Homeland Security is appealing a court block on a regulation that would cap the amount of time international students can remain in...

Australia's new international student family restriction is now confirmed: international students are barred from bringing family members on new student visa applications. This follows a...

The UK government has announced additional changes to the Immigration Rules following the country's decision to re-join the Erasmus+ programme. These updates impact international students...

University of Iowa faculty-led study abroad programs give nearly 170 students hands-on global learning experiences across 10 international locations in 2026. These programs are designed...

Australia continues to welcome international students from around the world and remains a top study destination globally. The government has confirmed its ongoing commitment to...

The Home Office has said that new sponsorship rules for universities would introduce a sliding scale of penalties for higher education institutions. For universities to...

The Education Committee says the Government must set out how universities will stay financially viable with fewer international students. The numbers of international students studying...

Universities will be stripped of the right to recruit international students if too many drop out, as the government tightens the screws on visa abuse....

ACE and 22 other higher education associations have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. courts regarding ongoing immigration policy changes. The brief provides guidance...

So far, 2026 has been a flurry of policy disruption, political moves and changing student behaviors. Travel bans and shifting recruitment landscapes are forcing institutions...

The number of students taking UK courses abroad has surpassed international students studying in the UK for the first time, new figures show. This shift...

Stricter visa rules and uncertain policy are expected to lead to up to 1.1 lakh fewer registrations of foreign students in American colleges and universities...

Universities will be stripped of the right to recruit international students if too many drop out, as the government tightens the screws on visa abuse....

A coalition of higher education organizations and unions has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the legality of the new regulation that replaces admission for duration...

DHS finalized a rule that eliminates 'duration of status,' the policy that has allowed international students and exchange visitors to remain in the U.S. for...

Students who studied abroad earn on average $4,159 more in their first job after graduation than those who did not, according to a recent report...

The American Council on Education (ACE) issued a letter urging U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to lift its administrative hold on processing Optional Practical Training...

In 2026, the value of a college degree will hinge on how well institutions prepare students for a labor market transformed by AI, automation, and...

Canada is unlikely to reconsider lifting its cap on international student numbers despite a critical report that found the policy was badly designed and led...

On May 12, 2026, the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean published a new global trends report. The report...

Preliminary analysis indicates a projected decline in international student enrollment for Fall 2026, with cascading effects on U.S. economic contribution and jobs supported. This downturn...

Adelaide University international student enrolments were 40 per cent below target for semester one this year. The shortfall has placed significant pressure on the institution's...

A comprehensive survey of 67,000 prospective students reveals significant barriers preventing international students from converting their initial interest into actual enrollment. The findings highlight how...

Barnard and Columbia have officially joined Harvard University’s legal challenge against the federal government's efforts to restrict international student enrollment. Both institutions signed an amicus...

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule that eliminates the long-standing policy of duration of status for international students. This change mandates a...

International students are a net positive for the Dutch government’s finances over their lifetimes, despite the costs of educating them, according to a new report....

DHS finalized a rule that eliminates "duration of status," the policy that has allowed international students and exchange visitors to remain in the U.S. for...

Karen O’Brien, who has led the university since 2022, said if she had to ask for one thing from a refreshed government, it would be...

The Department of Homeland Security sent colleges and universities a memo last week limiting international students’ abilities to complete internships. This policy change has created...

New data indicates that the US Department of State issued 23% fewer study visas to international students in 2025 compared to previous periods. This decline...

Sponsored student visa application volumes are down significantly through August as the government moves to further restrict immigration. Multiple data indicators signal further declines ahead...

Oxford Brookes University has announced an extension to the application deadline for its £2,000 International Student Scholarship. This extension provides eligible international students with additional...

Bangladesh is planning to simplify its visa policy to attract more foreign investment and international students, according to Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon....

A federal judge has intervened to block new restrictions that would have ended a nearly 50-year policy allowing international students in good academic standing to...

The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy replaces the long-standing “duration of status” system with fixed periods of stay for international students, exchange visitors and...

Finalized in July, the rule ends a nearly 50-year policy allowing international students in good academic standing to stay in the U.S. until they complete...

The Department of Homeland Security issued a regulatory change for nonimmigrant F and J visa holders, limiting visas to a fixed period of up to...

The Department of Homeland Security issued a regulatory change for nonimmigrant F and J visa holders, limiting visas to a fixed period of up to...

Laura Boudon, director of Education Abroad and assistant dean for undergraduate education in Emory College, has been selected for a 2026 Fulbright U.S. International Education...

Social media has emerged as a dominant force in international students' decision-making process, with nearly three in five prospective students (59%) saying it influences their...

UK business schools continue to face significant challenges, with many reporting a decline in international student enrolments for courses starting in January 2026 compared to...

A federal rule governing international visas for students, visiting scholars, and journalists, which had been scheduled to take effect on September 15, was stayed this...

One imposes sweeping new travel restrictions for foreign nationals from 19 countries seeking to enter the United States, while the other bars international students and...

Karen O’Brien, vice-chancellor of Durham University, has urged the incoming government to scrap the international student levy. She described the policy as madness in a...

The Institute of International Education has released the annual Open Doors report, which tracks international student enrollment in the United States and U.S. student participation...

A federal rule governing international visas for students, visiting scholars, and journalists, which had been scheduled to take effect on September 15, was stayed this...

Lancaster University has announced the opening of a new campus in Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion of its international footprint. This move is part of...

Several colleges cited partnerships with K–12 schools and new, dedicated analyses of enrollment data as key elements. The article explores the implications of new federal...

These efforts included outreach at campus events, conversations with student leaders and participation in gatherings that bring together global communities at Nebraska. By connecting directly...

Amid changes to student visa policies, colleges and universities are likely to see fewer international students enrolled this fall, reports show. The decline follows a...

The Department of Homeland Security issued a regulatory change for nonimmigrant F and J visa holders on July 16, limiting visas to a fixed period...

Thirty senators wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging his agency to process international student and scholar visas in time for the start of...

Findings from the latest Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey reinforce the profound impact of current policy settings in Australia, Canada, the UK, and US on international...

This measure introduces the draft legislation for the annual international student levy on higher education providers from 1 August 2028. The international student levy will...

Thirty senators wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging his agency to process international student and scholar visas in time for the start of...

As visa refusal rates have risen, simply telling an admitted student they can reapply is insufficient. The article explores the implications of new federal visa...

Findings from the latest Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey reinforce the profound impact of current policy settings in Australia, Canada, the UK, and US on international...

This measure introduces the draft legislation for the annual international student levy on higher education providers from 1 August 2028. The international student levy will...

More international students are staying in the Netherlands to work after completing their studies. Their economic contribution over the whole of the time they are...

Through the first quarter of 2026, restrictive immigration settings in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US continued to reduce inflows of new foreign students...

The Ministry of Education reports that in 2024/25, Asian students made up the largest share of foreign enrolment at 61%, while African and European students...

The latest Home Office data shows a stark drop in the number of people seeking sponsored study visas in August, with applications down 16 per...

Through the first quarter of 2026, restrictive immigration settings in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US continued to reduce inflows of new foreign students...

The Department of Home Affairs said a range of measures had been implemented to strengthen the integrity and quality of the international education sector and...

Technological disruption, demographic change and shifting labour market expectations are reshaping higher education globally. As the world enters the final stretch to achieve the SDG4,...

New limits on how long international students can stay in the U.S. are already having an effect, even before the rule officially kicks in next...

The United Kingdom Department for Education (DfE) is “considering the merits” of extending exemptions from the international student levy to groups of students beyond those...

The institutions that will capture it are the ones that treat uncertainty not as a reason to pause, but as a reason to think differently....

UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report shows that the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past...

Higher education leaders have an unprecedented opportunity to counter ongoing political and economic volatility with evidence-based innovation. Despite widespread unpredictability, institutions are preparing their campuses...

Technological disruption, demographic change and shifting labour market expectations are reshaping higher education globally. As the world enters the final stretch to achieve the SDG4,...

New limits on how long international students can stay in the U.S. are already having an effect, even before the rule officially kicks in next...

IES Abroad announces the launch of OpportunitIES in Motion, a five year $20 million-dollar fundraising initiative designed to expand program innovation and student access to...

The higher ed sector navigated new and evolving policies, enrollment shifts, and fiscal realities as leaders tracked preliminary fall enrollment patterns, international student flows, and...

With shifting sentiments around immigration and policy changes prompting many international students to rethink studying in the US, UK, Australia and Canada, The PIE takes...

UNESCO’s International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO IESALC) launched its inaugural Higher Education Global Trends Report in Paris this...

America’s higher education sector is poised for reinvention as declining enrollment, university funding cuts, advancing AI, and evolving regulations reshape the college landscape. Many graduate...

New rules require universities to achieve a minimum 90 per cent course completion rate. The Home Office has unveiled new reforms that could revoke universities'...

New student visa rules will take effect on September 15, 2026, changing how the United States determines the authorized stay of international students and exchange...

More than half of US colleges report fewer international student applications for 2026. Sixty-three percent expect international student enrollment to fall further next year. India...

Visa appointment delays, threats to OPT, SEVIS revocations and more made 2025 a complicated and ever-changing environment. Colleges are looking to innovate this year to...

Amid changes to student visa policies, colleges and universities are likely to see fewer international students enrolled this fall, reports show.

Visa appointment delays, threats to OPT, SEVIS revocations and more made 2025 a complicated and ever-changing environment. Colleges are looking to innovate this year to...

Immigration law specialists Fragomen offer clear advice to current and prospective F-1 students. The current political climate in the United State has spurred a flurry...

Students from abroad now make up about 6% of total enrollment at US colleges, or nearly 1.2 million students. New international enrollments have recently faltered,...

IIE's Spring 2026 Snapshot estimated another drop in overall international enrollment for the upcoming fall. There was a pronounced decrease in new international student arrivals...

Ottawa’s target for this year is 155,000 new international student arrivals, but data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows just 22,405 arrived during...

In a recent interview, President Trump proposed the idea of allowing 600,000 students from China, about twice as many as those currently studying at American...

Canada’s restrictions took a different form. On November 25, 2025, IRCC announced the 2026 study permit targets, setting the national cap at 408,000 and limiting...

Amid uncertainty about what the future may bring for international higher education, institutions are investing in new recruitment strategies or looking at new ways to...

“A significant factor in my decision was the recently published DHS final rule … after weighing these circumstances carefully, I do not feel that I...

A new behavioural study of 140,000 students’ study abroad application journeys reveals cost-conscious students are less likely than their peers to commit at the final...

“Wouldn’t that hypothetical student say I could go to Sydney or London or some other place and not have this concern?” he said. “It just...

A new scholarship has launched to expand access to study abroad opportunities to community college students in the US – a population starkly underrepresented in...

Two new surveys have found strong demand for study abroad among US students, even as global conflicts and financial barriers weigh heavily on decision-making. The...

Under the rule, international students can stay for only four years before seeking an extension. Previously, they could remain in the country for the duration...

There is a gap between their interest and where they actually choose to study. That gap is determined by practical factors, such as visa certainty,...

Indian students are still interested in global education, but the old idea of “study abroad at any cost” is changing. Rising expenses, uncertain visas and...

Many of the institutions emphasized that not only do they anticipate the four-year limit to impact enrollment in future semesters, but also that they’re already...

Early indications suggest that international commencements in the UK will decline for the 2026/27 academic year. Study visa application volumes are down YTD April 2026...

The student visa rejection rate in the 12 months to June 2026 has reached just under 5%, The PIE's analysis of new Home Office data...

Thirty-two students admitted for fall 2026 have withdrawn applications, and 14 have requested to defer their admission. The rule finalized by DHS eliminates "duration of...

At the end of 2025, educators across major study abroad destinations are facing markedly different circumstances than in the post-pandemic years following 2020. At some...

After having to turn away students who wanted to transfer from U.S. institutions to universities abroad, two longtime international recruiters set out to find a...

Visa appointment delays, threats to OPT, SEVIS revocations and more made 2025 a complicated and ever-changing environment. Colleges are looking to innovate this year to...

After having to turn away students who wanted to transfer from U.S. institutions to universities abroad, two longtime international recruiters set out to find a...

The French government is imposing differentiated fees for non-EU students to provide a financial infusion into the public higher education system. France Universités, the association...

We’re examining major trends impacting foreign enrollment, including early data on the Trump administration’s tighter visa policies. The second Trump administration has gone on to...

Visa appointment delays, threats to OPT, SEVIS revocations and more made 2025 a complicated and ever-changing environment. Colleges are looking to innovate this year to...

Overall study permit application volumes were down roughly -50% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Approval rates for...

The student visa rejection rate in the 12 months to June 2026 has reached just under 5%, The PIE's analysis of new Home Office data...

Taiwan’s foreign enrolment grew to 140,420 in 2025/26 – a +17% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects the island's successful efforts to position...

Fifteen colleges, universities and university systems submitted testimony explaining how the rule, which allows international students to be disenrolled, is already affecting campuses. The testimony...

Amid changes to student visa policies, colleges and universities are likely to see fewer international students enrolled this fall. The report highlights how shifting immigration...

Amid changes to student visa policies, colleges and universities are likely to see fewer international students enrolled this fall, reports show. The decline comes as...

Fifteen colleges, universities and university systems submitted testimony explaining how the rule, which allows international students to stay in the U.S. only for a fixed...

Countries impacted by Trump’s travel ban are among those with the fewest student visas issued in 2025, though China and India, typically the two largest...

A new scholarship has launched to expand access to study abroad opportunities to community college students in the US – a population starkly underrepresented in...

Visa delays and policy uncertainty are projected to reduce foreign enrolment in the US by more than 100,000 students this fall. This follows a decline...

Fifteen colleges, universities and university systems submitted testimony explaining how the rule, which allows international students to be monitored, is already leading to disenrollments. The...

More than 60% of Japanese students studying abroad in fiscal 2024 participated in programs lasting less than one month. The JASSO survey linked the continued...

Amid changes to student visa policies, colleges and universities are likely to see fewer international students enrolled this fall. The decline is attributed to increased...

Fifteen colleges, universities and university systems submitted testimony explaining how the rule, which allows international students to be disenrolled, is impacting campuses. The rule change...

University groups and labor unions have filed a lawsuit to block a new immigration rule limiting F-1 and J-1 international student and exchange visitor visas...

The U.S. government has moved to end 'Duration of Status' for F, J, and I visas, a change that could strictly limit the time international...

A new report suggests that visa delays and policy uncertainty are projected to reduce foreign enrolment in the US by more than 100,000 students this...

International student applications to American colleges dropped by 10 percent in the most recent application cycle—a decrease of roughly 100,000 students. The decline is attributed...

The 10th iteration of Navitas' Agent Perception Survey has revealed the rising importance of affordability, post-study work opportunities and visa certainty shaping study decisions, as...

Such a decline could have dire economic consequences, costing approximately USD 3.4 billion and putting 39,000 jobs at risk. With India being a primary contributor...

International graduate students applying to public Canadian institutions will once again be exempt from federal study permit caps as of January 2026, the government has...

U.S. colleges and universities can expect to see as many as 112,000 fewer international students enrolled in the upcoming year. Based on new projections by...

International students should be judged on their quality rather than their family ties, says immigration expert. ... The Australian government is considering a ban on...

The global education landscape is facing another unpredictable year as competition for outstanding students intensifies. Despite policy changes in key study destinations designed to reduce...

Indian students are increasingly shifting their focus from popular destinations like the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia to domestic institutions. This trend is being driven...

As students look for new opportunities, certain locations are gaining popularity due to their unique cultural offerings and academic programs. This guide highlights the top...

As per the latest report, the registration of international students in the Fall 2025-26 academic year was an estimated 11.69 lakh. This figure has since...

Higher education figures call on the Labour government to reverse tax on fees and warn that institutions are at risk of 'going under'. The sector...

Indian families are rethinking overseas study as outbound numbers fall and costs and visa rules tighten. The shift is pushing students to consider domestic alternatives...

Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and warn institutions at risk of 'going under'. The sector is facing a significant...

The Bloomsbury Institute has had its licence to sponsor international students revoked after failing to meet the Basic Compliance Assessment, the Home Office has confirmed...

The Trump administration will cap international students' stay in the U.S. at four years, regardless of the length of their academic program, under a rule...

U.S. colleges can expect to see up to 112,000 fewer international students for next year, resulting in a possible $3.4 billion in lost revenue and...

University leaders are warning of financial turmoil in British higher education after new figures suggested a collapse in international student numbers would deprive the sector...

Some ‘scholarships’ advertised by UK universities are contingent on grades or ‘ambassadorial duties’, while others are applied automatically to all international applicants. This shift toward...

UK universities’ recruitment from India, China and Nigeria falls after policy changes, with student numbers now well below peak of a few years ago. Jo...

Foreign student enrollment at U.S. universities for the 2026 spring semester fell by 20% from last spring, according to a new report. The decline is...

Australia is entering a new phase in international education policy, with the federal government moving to tie the growth of overseas student numbers to housing...

Nearly six in 10 US colleges have seen a drop in international applications for 2026/27, driven by a sharp decline in interest from Indian students....

Nearly three quarters (73%) of US college students have said they plan to participate in international exchange programs, while 87% of American institutions expect increased...

Spain is the top Erasmus+ destination for European students and is also a growing alternative destination for degree students from non-EU countries. Unlike many other...

U.S. colleges saw big declines in international student enrollment at graduate programs compared with the year before. The rule announced last week could have a...

For nearly half a century, the federal government encouraged international students and scholars to study in the U.S. by allowing them to stay for the...

The Trump administration recently published a policy memo that could make the path to permanent residency more difficult for international students. The memo introduces new...

Students will need federal permission to stay longer than four years in the US and universities will lose the power to extend visas. This shift...

For nearly half a century, the federal government encouraged international students and scholars to study in the U.S. by allowing them to remain for the...

More than 16,000 people from 71 countries applied for 550 scholarships at Kazakh universities for the 2026-2027 academic year, giving applicants a success rate of...

A survey of previous and prospective students by Brazilian agency association Belta has highlighted preferred destinations, course types and decision-making factors. Canada was the most...

The White House has announced significant changes to the visa terms for international students holding F, J, and I visas. The new rule, which will...

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a plan to fix a $100,000 fee onto America's post-graduation employment program for international students known as Optional Practical...

Today, the Open Doors® 2025 Report on International Educational Exchange announces that U.S. colleges and universities hosted 1.2 million international students in the 2024/2025 academic...

The number of students on English language programs in the US declined by 14% in 2025, as experts highlight the knock-on impact on higher education...

New visa restrictions could make it harder for international students to study in the U.S., in another example of how the Trump administration's goals for...

Demand for higher education in Australia is falling, with the number of domestic and international applicants seeing a downward trend. The sector is bracing for...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of New York State Higher Education Services Corporation's (HESC) 2024-25 Annual Report, which highlights a milestone year for...

In 2024-25, new international student enrollment at U.S. colleges fell 7.2% year over year, according to the most recent Open Doors report from the Institute...

Under the finalised rule, international students on F-1 visas will be limited to four-year stays in the US – a change widely criticised by educators...

New visa restrictions could make it harder for international students to study in the U.S., in another example of how the Trump administration's goals for...

U.S. colleges and universities hosted 1.2 million international students in the 2024/2025 academic year, a 5% overall increase from the previous year. International students accounted...

International mobility has tripled over the same period, with nearly 7.3 million students studying abroad—a figure that is expected to climb to 9 million by...

A drop in the number of international students coming to the UK cost the country nearly £2.9 billion, according to new estimates. The total benefit...

Higher education institutions reported a 1 per cent decline in total international student numbers for 2025-26 – a 2 per cent rise for undergraduate students...

The newly released data showed an overall 1% decline in the total number of international students, including Optional Practical Training (OPT), while new international enrolments...

Nearly two-thirds of the 585 U.S. colleges and universities surveyed by the Institute of International Education (IIE) expect international student enrollment to decline during the...

UK universities' recruitment from key markets like India, China, and Nigeria has fallen following significant policy changes, with student numbers now well below the peak...

New data released in the 2026 Spring Snapshot revealed that 59% of institutions experienced a decline in international applications for next year, building on the...

Maximum tuition fee loans in the 2026 to 2027 academic year and the 2027 to 2028 academic year will be increased by 2.71% and then...

As of 1 April 2026, international students will no longer need a separate work permit in order to participate in co-op placements or internships that...

In last year’s autumn budget, the government announced a new levy on international students of £925 a student per year of study. English universities are...

The application for Australia’s 2026 fully funded Research Training Programme scholarship is ongoing, offering Nigerian and other international students the opportunity to pursue Master’s by...

The number of foreign students in China has increased by +96% since 2021. By contrast, Chinese outbound has contracted by -20% since 2019 as the...

Australia has introduced a new pricing tier for ELICOS students as visa fees rise once again, sparking concerns among education providers about the impact on...

An OECD analysis of six major study destinations finds a tension between recruitment messaging and the reality of post-graduation opportunities. Policies, employer preferences, and language...

The number of new international students arriving in the US has fallen by almost a fifth, with institutions blaming concerns around visa applications and new...

The Auditor General of Canada has identified significant issues with the limits the country introduced on study permit applications in January 2024, criticising the design,...

Peak body Nuffic reports that Dutch higher education institutions enrolled 129,764 international students in 2025/26. That total is 133 fewer than the year before, and...

Growing scrutiny of international student recruitment is prompting universities to place greater emphasis on trusted and accessible English language assessments. Institutions are being urged to...

Peak body Nuffic reports that Dutch higher education institutions enrolled 129,764 international students in 2025/26, marking the first-ever decrease in foreign enrolment for the country....

Currency volatility is adding pressure to Indian students already grappling with rising tuition fees, living costs and tighter immigration policies, prompting many to reassess budgets...

In 2026, students in many of the fastest growing markets for schools and universities in the Big Four destinations of Australia, Canada, the UK, and...

For the first time in nearly a decade, tuition fees for domestic and international students at UK universities are set to rise, reflecting the increasing...

The UK government has introduced stricter compliance measures for universities sponsoring international students, aiming to ensure higher academic standards and immigration integrity across the sector....

UK institutions suffered a record fall in international student numbers last year, with significant drops in enrolments from India, China and Nigeria at some universities....

The number of people arriving on study-related visas has steadily declined since the peak of 484,000 in year ending June 2023, falling to 301,000 in...

New rules came into force in June that require higher education providers to meet stricter metrics related to visa refusal, enrolment and course completion rates....

The new rule – more accurately, a series of new policies – essentially introduces a number of new limits and restrictions for F-1 and J-1...

The UK's English-language teaching sector (ELT) experienced a challenging year in 2025, though the decline in students and overall volume was not as severe as...

In the UK, the great slide in enrolments may have begun after visa changes in 2024 but it was this year when its effects were...

Universities will be stripped of the right to recruit international students if too many drop out, as the government tightens the screws on visa abuse....

In June 2025, Malaysia implemented a new expanded sales and service tax for private education services for international students, set at 6% for high-tuition courses....

New data shows that leading global institutions are becoming increasingly dependent on tuition revenue from Chinese students despite growing geopolitical tensions. Experts warn that this...

A judge has ruled the US government acted unlawfully in barring travel ban nationals from receiving decisions on applications for changes of visa status. The...

Ratings indicating that students believe their degrees offer good value for money have reached a 13-year peak despite significant headwinds in the sector. This update...

The Keystone data shows that student interest continues to fragment across a wider field of study destinations, especially those in Europe and Asia. What's more,...

The American Council on Education and other higher education groups warned that a proposed visa rule would significantly harm the global talent pipeline. The policy...

Australia will raise its cap on foreign students by 9 percent to 295,000 next year and prioritise applicants from Southeast Asia. An additional 25,000 places...

Statistics published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show 115,470 new student arrivals in 2025, compared with 293,060 in 2024. Sector stakeholders warn of...

Denmark’s new coalition government has announced it will reconsider plans to shorten one-year master’s degrees, following intense criticism from universities and student groups. The reforms,...

University leaders in the UK have warned that institutions are increasingly making high-stakes admissions and compliance decisions without enough shared data, as visa refusals, rising...

US educators are increasingly concerned about the state of international enrolments next fall, as students wait in long queues behind World Cup visa applicants and...

Universities will be stripped of the right to recruit international students if too many drop out, as the government tightens the screws on visa abuse....

Global Affairs Canada's Flight PS752 Commemorative Scholarship is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program is open to both international and domestic students...

A large-scale survey finds that students' interest in traditional leading study destinations remains high. However, there is a gap between their interest and where they...

Nineteen Clemson University students have been selected for the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, a nationally competitive award that funds...

International student numbers will grow to 9 million by the end of the decade, but the next stage of expansion will likely look very different,...

Data aggregated by Destination for Education shows that from 2025 to 2026 over 5,000 redundancies have been announced at over 20 institutions across the UK....

The number of new international students arriving in the US has fallen by almost a fifth, with institutions blaming concerns around visa applications and new...

Canada's international student cap has depressed international enrolments across the board, including in key subject fields and research areas. Graduate schools have reported double-digit declines...

Graduate international student enrollment at US universities is down after years of steady growth amid the Trump administration's immigration clampdown. There were almost 10,000 fewer...

The number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades, reaching 269 million students in 2024 according...

Student visa success rates in Australia rebounded to 18% in early 2026, offering some relief to institutions after a period of intense scrutiny and high...

The government's plans to tighten international student visa compliance rules could see the number of students coming from what were formerly seen as growth markets...

The English language teaching (ELT) sector in the UK is seeing a fall in student weeks, but demand from the junior market remains resilient as...

International graduates from German universities are three times more likely to find work than migrants arriving directly for employment, a new discussion paper has found....

Graduate international student enrollment at US universities is down after years of steady growth amid the administration's immigration clampdown. There were almost 10,000 fewer foreign...

With shifting sentiments around immigration and policy changes prompting many international students to rethink studying in the US, UK, Australia and Canada, The PIE takes...

Student visa success rates have begun to stabilize in Australia after a year of intense scrutiny and policy shifts. Data for the first quarter of...

Eighteen Florida State University students will be studying abroad this summer and school year through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. The scholarship provides...

The Home Office received -33% fewer sponsored study visa applications from students in January–April 2026 than in the same period in 2025. This follows a...

If you apply on or after 2 January 2025, you'll need £1,483 per month to support yourself on a course in London and £1,136 per...

A new survey has shown study destinations like Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom are becoming less appealing to international students due to policy changes...

A major new report from Unesco predicts that international student mobility will continue to expand, reaching 9 million by the end of the decade. However,...

UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report shows that global enrollment has reached 269 million students, representing 43% of the population of typical higher education...

Data from the Home Office reveals that sponsored study visa applications from international students fell by 33% between January and April 2026 compared to the...

The Japanese government is set to allow top-tier institutions to admit more international students than previously permitted as part of a strategy to internationalise the...

Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families...

Enrolments from Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka hit hardest as Home Office gets strict ahead of new compliance rules. The data reveals a significant spike...

Australia will limit the number of new international student enrolments to 'manage' its migration program, the government said on Tuesday, as it looks to curb...

The Home Office received 25% fewer sponsored study visa applications from students (main applicants) in January–March 2024 than in the same period in 2023. This...

Foreign student enrollment at U.S. universities for the 2026 spring semester fell by 20% from last spring, according to a new report by organizations including...

The Home Office received 33% fewer sponsored study visa applications from students in January–April 2026 than in the same period in 2025. This follows a...

Analysing new data from 146 countries, the United Nations body found the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over...

The report by the Office for Students (OfS) paints a bleak picture of universities overreliant on international students to plug the gaps left by the...

The Australian government will increase the minimum amount of savings international students must show to get

Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that the number of study permits issued in the first quarter of 2024 was roughly half...

The UK government has rejected calls to scrap the graduate visa route for international students, following a review by the Migration Advisory Committee. The MAC...

The bill would build on the State Department's existing IDEAS program by creating competitive grants for colleges and universities to help remove financial, institutional, and...

Several UK universities appear to still be banking on increasing their international student numbers despite immigration crackdowns and lower profit margins casting doubt on whether...

Through the first quarter of 2026, restrictive immigration settings in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US continued to reduce inflows of new foreign students...

International student numbers will grow to 9 million by the end of the decade, but the next stage of expansion will likely look very different,...

UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report shows that the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past...

The American Council on Education and 31 other national higher education associations are urging the State Department to prioritize student and scholar visa processing during...

The number of main applicants for study visas fell by 10% in the first four months of 2024 compared to 2023, but the drop in...

International student numbers will grow to 9 million by the end of the decade, but the next stage of expansion will likely look very different,...

A survey of some 5,800 current and prospective students, conducted in March and April, has found that 49 per cent had weighed up alternative study...

UNESCO's first Higher Education Global Trends Report shows that the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past...

UK government data released today revealed a 40% year-over-year decline in study visa applications this April, with 8,900 international students applying to study in the...

Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that the temporary policy allowing international students to work more than 20 hours per week off-campus will end on April...

A review of the graduate visa route, which allows international students to stay in the UK for two years after graduating, has recommended it should...

The Australian government has introduced legislation that would give the education minister the power to set limits on the number of new international student enrolments...

The Canadian government has introduced a new cap on the number of hours international students can work off-campus. Starting this fall, the limit will be...

The graduate visa route, which allows international students to stay in the UK for two years after graduation, should be retained in its current form,...

From 10 May 2024, the financial requirement that applies to Student and Student Guardian visas will be set at $29,710 for an individual student. The...

Twelve University of Pittsburgh undergraduates have been awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships for the March 2026 application cycle. The competitive, merit-based U.S. Department of...

International student mobility has more than tripled, rising from 2.1 million students in 2000 to nearly 7.3 million in 2023, though UNESCO warned that major...

A survey of some 5,800 current and prospective students, conducted in March and April, has found that 49 per cent had weighed up alternative study...

The federal government will introduce a cap on the number of new international student enrolments to help return migration levels to normal. The move follows...

Leaders across the UK higher education sector are awaiting a critical report from the Migration Advisory Committee on the Graduate route visa. The review, commissioned...

The Canadian government has released more details on how it will allocate study permit applications among the provinces and territories for 2024. This follows the...

The Labour party is predicted to abandon efforts to 'out-Reform Reform' on migration despite losing half of its local election seats, potentially easing pressure on...

Finland’s government has suggested new legislation that could see international students lose their residence permits if they access social assistance, as part of a wider...

ACE and 31 other national higher education associations are urging the State Department in a May 5 letter to prioritize student and scholar visa processing...

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, confirmed that new regulations impacting the International Student Program have now taken effect. Moving...

A recent report by the Auditor General of Canada on the international student program reforms has affirmed that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada failed to...

New data from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) shows that the number of international students in Germany has reached a new record high. There...

The Australian government has released data revealing a 34% decrease in visa grants for international students in the most recent quarter. The drop is being...

Universities are reporting a steep drop in international students applying to come to the UK, amid warnings that further restrictions on student visas would torpedo...

The UK’s tightened immigration settings are having a profound effect on international student demand for educational programmes in the country. New data from the Home...

Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families...

On 5 May 2026, DHS submitted the final rule that will eliminate F and J “duration of status” to the Office of Management and Budget...

France will require most non-EU students to pay higher tuition fees from 2026/27, as part of a wider push to reshape international recruitment under its...

Aggressive policy moves by the Trump administration in 2025 and early 2026 have triggered fear, judicial turmoil, and projected financial losses of nearly $7 billion....

The number of international students applying for visas to the UK has fallen by a quarter in the first three months of 2024, following government...

The Canadian government has announced that international students will be allowed to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during the academic term, starting...

Home Secretary James Cleverly has officially written to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to begin a review of the Graduate visa route, which allows international...

The proposed rule seeks to replace duration of status for F and J students with a fixed admission period not exceeding four years. Critics have...

International students support opportunities for UK students, contribute billions to the UK economy, and are subject to robust visa and compliance requirements. This article draws...

International students are drawn to regional public universities for accessible pathways to opportunity, affordable tuition, and hands-on learning. Recent policy changes, including heightened visa scrutiny...

French Higher Education, Research and Space Minister Philippe Baptiste announced on 21 April that almost all non-EU students will be required to pay significantly higher...

Foreign nationals would be unable to access student loans under a Reform UK government, the party has announced. Currently, prospective students who have settled status...

Nearly 4,800 would-be students who applied from their home countries were denied visas that month, according to the latest Department of Home Affairs data. Almost...

The majority of ranked universities in Australia, Canada and the Netherlands dropped places in the 2026 table, which measures universities' share of international staff, students,...

Nepal and India hardest hit as Australia's January-March visa data shows tightening, with the sector flagging a lack of clarity amid more stable outcomes for...

French Higher Education, Research and Space Minister Philippe Baptiste announced on 21 April that almost all non-EU students coming to France for the 2026/27 academic...

Germany is set to launch its new Opportunity Card, or Chancenkarte, on June 1, aimed at attracting skilled workers and international students. The card uses...

The Australian government will be given powers to limit the number of international students that universities and other education providers can enroll. This move is...

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) said the graduate route, which allows people to work for two years after graduating, should stay as it is. It...

The number of international students applying to study in the UK has fallen by 16% this year after the government introduced restrictions on visas for...

New IDP Education research shows that more international students are considering – and applying to – an expanded range of destinations; Canada has lost significant...

Canada's government said on Wednesday it will further reduce the number of study permits issued to international students and tighten eligibility for work permits to...

As of April 1, 2026, eligible post-secondary international students no longer need a separate work permit to participate in student work placements required by their...

A new scholarship has launched to expand access to study abroad opportunities to community college students in the US – a population starkly underrepresented in...

A new analysis ranks Canada’s research and post-secondary system fifth in the world, behind the U.K. and the U.S., but ahead of other G-7 countries...

Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families...

According to a new survey by the British Universities International Liaison Association (BUILA), enrolments across UK universities were down by an average of 31% compared...

French Higher Education, Research and Space Minister Philippe Baptiste announced that almost all non-EU students coming to France for the 2026/27 academic year will be...

Several UK universities appear to still be banking on increasing their international student numbers despite immigration crackdowns and lower profit margins casting doubt on whether...

Australia is facing a sharp slowdown in international student demand, with visa applications falling 32% between 2023 and 2025, according to a report by ICEF...

IDP Education has announced that it will expand its study abroad portfolio to support students wishing to study in Malaysia, in line with its efforts...

As of April 1, 2026, post‑secondary international students will no longer need a separate co‑op work permit to complete required work placements, including co‑ops, internships,...

From on or after 26 March 2026, all applications for entry clearance under the Student route by nationals or citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, or...

Every year, the Swedish Institute grants fully funded scholarships for master's studies at Swedish universities. For the academic year 2026/2027, 232 individuals from 33 countries...

For the academic year 2026/2027, 232 individuals from 33 countries have been awarded scholarships through the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals and the SI Scholarship...

Canada’s 2024 cuts to international study permits led to significantly larger reductions in study permit approvals than intended, according to a report by the auditor...

Teaching international students is the single largest surplus-generating activity at UK universities. Universities reinvest this income to help cover funding gaps of around £2bn for...

The Russell Group calls for international PhD students to be exempt from the International Student Levy to protect the UK’s R&D talent pipeline and continue...

Instruction in English 'often doesn’t work for employment', delegates at a Times Higher Education event heard recently. The discussion highlighted that while English remains the...

More restrictive immigration policies in the Big Four destinations – Australia, Canada, UK, and the United States – are concerning some international students about the...

A new QS forecast anticipates a modest decline in international student enrolments in the US over the next four years, with Indian and Chinese enrolments...

The government has announced a new short-term graduate work visa and an extension to existing post-study work visa eligibility as it seeks to better align...

Students, apprentices and young people will soon be able to study and work across Europe, as the UK and EU sign the legal text in...

The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a proposed rule, 'Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the...

Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families...

As of April 1, 2026, eligible post-secondary international students no longer need a separate work permit to participate in student work placements required by their...

As F-1 visa refusals reach record highs, a new report has revealed increasingly entrenched regional disparities, warning that US policies are in “direct opposition” to...

A Sri Lankan university student says her life has been ruined because a one-day delay in paying her tuition fees led to her being thrown...

A new survey of institutions by the British Universities International Liaison Association (Buila) has found 70 per cent saw a drop in numbers starting postgraduate...

The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at NFQ levels 9 or 10 (master's, postgraduate...

Oxford retains the number one spot for the tenth consecutive year, driven by strong research environment score. Princeton rises to joint third place, and is...

According to a new survey by the British Universities International Liaison Association (BUILA), enrolments across UK universities were down by an average of 31% compared...

The US student visa framework is entering a period of closer scrutiny and potential restructuring, including a proposed rule to end the long-standing 'Duration of...

Ahead of the 2025-26 academic year, 97,000 fewer international students were issued F-1 visas that would allow them to study full-time in the United States,...

According to a report by Times Higher Education, several institutions continue to invest in overseas recruitment despite growing uncertainty over whether foreign student intake can...

Immigration minister Marc Miller confirmed that the temporary waiver allowing international students to work more than 20 hours per week off-campus ended on April 30,...

The Australian government has announced a significant increase in the amount of savings international students must show to obtain a student visa. Effective from May...

The Migration Advisory Committee found no evidence of widespread abuse of the UK's graduate visa route, which allows international students to work for two or...

Global visa rules are changing rapidly, and 2026 brings some of the biggest updates for international students across Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada, New...

Shifts in U.S. visa and immigration policy have forced institutions to navigate one of the most dynamic moments in international education. Recent surveys and studies...

Several UK universities appear to still be banking on increasing their international student numbers despite immigration crackdowns and lower profit margins casting doubt on whether...

Sudanese and Afghan students with offers to study in the UK say the government's 'emergency brake' is discriminatory. The Home Office has blocked new study...

A new report from Studyportals and the British Council demonstrates the continued rise of study abroad destinations outside of the Big Four anglophone countries. Asia...

Universities in countries that have introduced restrictive immigration policies have seen their performance decline in this year's Times Higher Education international ranking, even before the...

A recent survey found a 6% average decline in new undergraduate international students and a 19% drop among new international master's students at some 200...

Universities in countries that have introduced restrictive immigration policies have seen their performance decline in this year’s Times Higher Education international ranking, even before the...

A new report from Studyportals and the British Council, “Asia, Latin America, and MENA in global education,” demonstrates the continued rise of study abroad destinations...

Around 82% of international students in Australia who do not maintain a balanced diet regularly skip meals to cut costs. A significant majority say accommodation,...

Study abroad advocates in the United States are urging Congress to reject a budget request that would see federal funding for cultural exchange slashed by...

Demand to study in the UK has fallen by a third in the first quarter of the year, new figures reveal. A total of 5,900...

The Home Office has put an 'emergency brake' on some applications after a surge in asylum claims, affecting thousands of potential students from four specific...

Study abroad advocates in the US are urging Congress to reject President Trump’s FY27 budget request which would see federal funding for cultural exchange slashed...

As of April 1, 2026, eligible post-secondary international students no longer need a separate work permit to participate in student work placements required by their...

A new resource from immigration law firm Fragomen called '2026 International Travel Planning for F-1 Students' offers helpful guidance on what international students should consider...

Each year, about 400,000 international students are granted study visas to the UK, and a significant proportion do so with the help of education agents....

Canada is unlikely to reconsider lifting its cap on international student numbers despite a critical report that found the policy was badly designed and led...

American students and researchers are increasingly considering study abroad. Foreign governments and universities are encouraging them to do so through scholarships, streamlined visa processing, and...

The government had set the target of having 600,000 international students enrolled by 2030; this number was surpassed a decade ahead of schedule, and kept...

Almost one-third of visa applications lodged overseas for higher education study were rejected in February, according to the latest available Department of Home Affairs data....

While international student enrollment has remained relatively flat overall so far, student visa experts and university leaders say that might change as the Trump administration's...

Universities across Canada are offering some international students extra supports like exam deferrals and extensions on tuition as the war continues in the Middle East....

International education remains one of Australia's largest exports, contributing tens of billions annually. But a growing body of policy changes is beginning to shift that...

International A-level and IGCSE exams across the Middle East are being officially cancelled due to the impact of the war in the region. The move...

A survey of almost 2,200 overseas students found that 74 per cent had underestimated the difficulty of obtaining suitable work, up from 57 per cent...

Foreigners seeking Australian degrees are being denied visas at record rates amid ongoing government scepticism about students' genuine study intentions. Almost one-third of visa applications...

A study has found that international students in Japan are increasingly prioritizing paid employment over their academic pursuits as they face severe financial pressure from...

Several UK and Australian institutions have launched, or are on the cusp of launching, new branch campuses in India, encouraged by the Indian government's moves...

Paid work is proving increasingly elusive for international students at a time when cost-of-living pressures make them ever more reliant on in-country earnings, Australian research...

Universities in countries that have introduced restrictive immigration policies have seen their performance decline in this year’s Times Higher Education international ranking, even before the...

The 2026 survey finds that 31% of prospective students now plan to pursue an MBA outside their home country. This pattern of weakening demand for...

Malaysia is quite a hot market, partly because there’s a lot of transnational education (TNE) activity going on there. UK universities who aren’t currently eyeing...

Around 82% of international students in Australia who do not maintain a balanced diet regularly skip meals to cut costs. A significant majority of these...

The Joint Pathway Program (JPP) pilot will now be rolled out nationally to restore confidence in Canada as a destination of choice for international students....

Brexit caused a shift in how international students are treated by policymakers and universities, with education now seen 'unambiguously as an export'. The number of...

The TOEFL iBT exam underwent its most significant transformation on January 21, 2026, moving to a shorter, multistage adaptive format that lasts less than two...

In March 2026, Australia increased the student visa application fee to AUD 2,000 and doubled the cost of the Temporary Graduate visa to AUD 4,600....

The UK Home Office implemented a "visa brake" on March 26, 2026, which refuses student visa applications for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan....

Australian immigration has launched a new digital visa platform reducing processing times from 6 weeks to just 10 days for most student visa applications, making...

Singapore's top universities have unveiled the Asia Tech Leaders Scholarship, offering full funding plus internship placements at leading tech companies for 500 international students pursuing...