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Study Abroad
August 2026
Taiwan’s international enrolment up by 17% in 2025/26

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...

ICEF Monitor
Immigration
August 2026
International Student Rule Already Spurring Disenrollments

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...

Inside Higher Ed
Visa Policy
August 2026
International student enrollment falls amid tighter U.S. visa policies, reports show

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...

CNBC
University News
August 2026
International student enrollment falls amid tighter U.S. visa policies: Reports

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...

CNBC
Visa Policy
August 2026
International Student Rule Already Spurring Disenrollments

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...

Inside Higher Ed
Visa Policy
August 2026
New Student Visas Dropped 23% in 2025

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...

Inside Higher Ed
Scholarship
August 2026
Scholarship targets study abroad gap for US community colleges

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

The PIE News
Visa Policy
August 2026
Visa delays and policy uncertainty projected to reduce foreign enrolment in the US by more than 100,000 students this fall

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...

ICEF Monitor
Immigration
August 2026
International Student Rule Already Spurring Disenrollments

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...

Inside Higher Ed
Study Abroad
August 2026
Japan's study abroad landscape shifts as short-term mobility grows

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...

The PIE News
Visa Policy
August 2026
International student enrollment falls amid tighter U.S. visa policies, reports show

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...

CNBC
Immigration
August 2026
International Student Rule Already Spurring Disenrollments

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...

Inside Higher Ed
Visa Policy
August 2026
University Groups File Immigration Lawsuit To Block Student Rule

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...

Forbes
Immigration
August 2026
US to end “Duration of Status” for F, J, and I visas and limit the time international students can study in the US

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...

ICEF Monitor
Visa Policy
August 2026
Visa delays and policy uncertainty projected to reduce foreign enrolment in the US by more than 100,000 students this fall

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...

ICEF Monitor
University News
August 2026
Applications From International Students Down 10%

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...

Inside Higher Ed
Visa Policy
August 2026
Visa uncertainty turns away strong students, survey finds

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...

PIE News
University News
August 2026
US higher education may shift dramatically by Fall 2026, as colleges foresee a potential decrease of around 110,000 international student enrollments

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...

The Hans India
Study Abroad
August 2026
Canada exempts certain grad students from 2026 study caps

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...

The PIE News
University News
August 2026
Projected Loss Of International Students Could Bring A $3.4 Billion Hit

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...

Forbes
Visa Policy
August 2026
UK-style student visa dependant ban looms in Australia

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

Times Higher Education
University News
August 2026
What’s going to happen in international education in 2026?

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...

HEPI
Study Abroad
August 2026
Indians rethink study abroad, turn to higher education at home

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...

Nikkei Asia
Study Abroad
August 2026
7 Trending Study Abroad Destinations for 2026

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...

IES Abroad
Visa Policy
August 2026
Stricter visa policy to hit international student enrolment in US: Report

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...

EdexLive
University News
August 2026
UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students

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...

The Guardian
Study Abroad
August 2026
31% fewer students went abroad in 2 years. Where did India's study-abroad rush go?

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...

India Today
University News
August 2026
UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students

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 Guardian
University News
August 2026
London’s Bloomsbury Institute loses licence to sponsor international students

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 PIE News
Visa Policy
August 2026
Trump administration caps student visa stays at 4 years under final rule

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...

Higher Ed Dive
University News
August 2026
Projected Loss Of International Students Could Bring A $3.4 Billion Hit

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...

Forbes
University News
August 2026
UK universities face 'financial crisis' amid collapse in international students

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...

The Guardian
Scholarship
August 2026
‘Dynamic pricing’: overseas students offered thousands off fees

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...

Times Higher Education
University News
August 2026
Master’s plunge 10 per cent amid record fall in overseas students

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...

Times Higher Education
Immigration
August 2026
As U.S. Enrolls Fewer International Students, Universities ...

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...

Time
Living Costs
August 2026
Policy ties overseas student growth to housing in key reset

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...

University World News
University News
August 2026
60% of US colleges report fall in international applications

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....

PIE News
Study Abroad
August 2026
US students’ study abroad appetite holds strong

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...

The PIE News
Study Abroad
August 2026
Inside Spain’s growing appeal for international students

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...

ICEF Monitor
Immigration
August 2026
How new Trump administration rules could affect international students

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...

NPR
Visa Policy
August 2026
Visa time limits on foreign Ph.D. students and postdocs will harm U.S. science, experts warn

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...

STAT News
Immigration
August 2026
USCIS Green Card Memo Creates Uncertainty

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...

AIP.ORG
Visa Policy
August 2026
Trump administration tightens visa rules for foreign students

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...

BBC News
Immigration
August 2026
Visa time limits on foreign Ph.D. students and postdocs will harm U.S. science, experts warn

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...

STAT News
Scholarship
August 2026
Kazakhstan International Student Scholarships Draw 16,000 Applicants

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...

The Times of Central Asia
Study Abroad
August 2026
Belta survey shows Brazilian student trends and preferences

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...

StudyTravel Network
Visa Policy
August 2026
White House Finalizes Changes to International Student Visa Terms

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...

ASCB
Visa Policy
August 2026
Trump eyes $100,000 OPT fee

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...

The PIE News
University News
August 2026
United States Hosts 1.2 Million International Students at Colleges and Universities, Totaling 6% of U.S. Higher Education

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...

Institute of International Education
Study Abroad
July 2026
US ELT hit by 14% student drop and shorter stays

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...

The PIE News
Immigration
July 2026
How the Trump administration's new rules could affect international students

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...

WVPE / NPR
University News
July 2026
Demand for higher education going backwards in Australia

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...

Times Higher Education
Scholarship
July 2026
Annual Report Outlines Landmark Year Including Historic TAP Expansion, $935 Million in Student Aid

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...

NY.gov
University News
July 2026
New international enrollment plunged — even before Trump's return

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...

Higher Ed Dive
Visa Policy
July 2026
US government finalises rule ending duration of status for international students

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...

The PIE News
Visa Policy
July 2026
How the Trump administration's new rules could affect international students

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...

KPBS
University News
July 2026
United States Hosts 1.2 Million International Students at Colleges and Universities, Totaling 6% of U.S. Higher Education

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...

IIE.org
Study Abroad
July 2026
International student numbers will grow to 9 million by the end of the decade

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...

Times Higher Education
Immigration
July 2026
Fall in international student numbers 'cost UK £2.9 billion'

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
July 2026
New international arrivals to US fall by almost a fifth, figures suggest

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...

Times Higher Education
Immigration
July 2026
New international enrolments in US down 17% this fall

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...

The PIE News
University News
July 2026
Nearly Two-Thirds Of Colleges Expect International Enrollment To Fall

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...

Forbes
University News
July 2026
Master's plunge 10 per cent amid record fall in overseas students

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...

Times Higher Education
University News
July 2026
Nearly six in 10 US colleges have seen a drop in international applications for 2026/27

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...

The PIE News
Living Costs
July 2026
Changes to tuition fees: 2026 to 2027 academic year and 2027 to 2028 academic year

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...

GOV.UK
Study Abroad
July 2026
Canadian immigration officials move to ease rules around student work permits

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...

ICEF Monitor
Living Costs
July 2026
International student levy set at £925 per student from 2028

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...

Times Higher Education
Scholarship
July 2026
What Nigerians should know about 2026 Australia’s fully funded scholarship

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...

Punch Newspapers
Study Abroad
July 2026
China in 2026: Slowing outbound student mobility, accelerating inbound momentum

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...

ICEF Monitor
Visa Policy
July 2026
Student visa fees rise again as Australia adds ELICOS pricing tier

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...

The PIE News
Study Abroad
July 2026
OECD: International students may be underinformed about job prospects in top destinations

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...

ICEF Monitor
Study Abroad
June 2026
US universities’ international recruitment back into reverse

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
June 2026
Canada to stick with 'flawed' international student caps

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,...

Times Higher Education
University News
June 2026
Netherlands reports first-ever decrease in foreign enrolment for 2025/26

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...

ICEF Monitor
Immigration
June 2026
UK unis must treat compliance as ‘strategic institutional risk’

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...

PIE News
University News
June 2026
Netherlands reports first-ever decrease in foreign enrolment for 2025/26

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....

ICEF Monitor
Living Costs
June 2026
Indian students weigh outcomes more as rupee weakness adds costs

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...

PIE News
Study Abroad
June 2026
What is happening to student mobility flows between the Global South and Global North?

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...

ICEF Monitor
University News
June 2026
UK Universities Tuition Fees Increase: First Rise Since 2017

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...

educations.com
Visa Policy
June 2026
UK Tightens Student Sponsor Compliance Rules

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....

educations.com
University News
June 2026
Master’s plunge 10 per cent amid record fall in overseas students

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....

Times Higher Education
Immigration
June 2026
Reason for international migration, international students update: February 2026

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...

Office for National Statistics
Visa Policy
June 2026
Populist parties flag international education crackdown

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....

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
June 2026
Trump Administration Proposes New Rule to End Foreign Student Visa Abuse

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...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Study Abroad
June 2026
UK's ELT sector reports declining enrolments through first quarter of 2026

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...

ICEF Monitor
University News
June 2026
Overseas master's enrolments down 17 per cent, universities say

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
June 2026
Universities face ban on international students over visa abuse

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....

GOV.UK
Living Costs
June 2026
International students flock to Malaysia as demand surges

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....

The PIE News
University News
June 2026
Top universities’ reliance on Chinese dollars continues to climb

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...

Times Higher Education
Immigration
June 2026
Judge overturns Trump policies targeting travel ban nationals

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...

The PIE News
University News
June 2026
Value-for-money ratings for university degrees hit 13-year high

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...

Times Higher Education
Study Abroad
June 2026
Survey of 67,000 prospective students highlights gaps between interest and enrolment for study abroad

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,...

ICEF Monitor
Visa Policy
June 2026
Proposed Visa Rule Would Hurt Global Talent Pipeline

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...

American Council on Education
Visa Policy
June 2026
Australia lifts foreign student cap and prioritises Southeast Asia

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...

The Jakarta Post
Immigration
June 2026
Canada: 61% drop in new student arrivals in 2025

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...

StudyTravel Network
University News
June 2026
New Danish government rows back on controversial master's reforms

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,...

Times Higher Education
University News
June 2026
UK universities flying blind as visa refusals force admissions rethink

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...

The PIE News
Visa Policy
June 2026
US World Cup visa processing sidelines international students

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...

The PIE News
Visa Policy
June 2026
Universities face ban on international students over visa abuse

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....

GOV.UK
Scholarship
June 2026
Now accepting applications: Flight PS752 Commemorative Scholarship Program

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...

Government of Canada
Study Abroad
June 2026
Survey of 67,000 prospective students highlights gaps between interest and enrolment for study abroad

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...

ICEF Monitor
Scholarship
June 2026
19 Clemson students win national scholarships to study abroad

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...

Clemson University News
Study Abroad
June 2026
Overseas student numbers to reach 9 million but 'elitism remains'

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,...

Times Higher Education
University News
June 2026
Job cuts mount across UK universities amid financial strain

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 PIE News
Immigration
June 2026
Visa concerns blamed as overseas student numbers fall by fifth in US

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
June 2026
Canada struggling to attract and retain global talent

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...

ICEF Monitor
University News
June 2026
Foreign Student Enrollment Drops As US Tightens Visas

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...

Business Insider
Study Abroad
June 2026
UNESCO confirms growing trend of intra-regional student mobility

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...

ICEF Monitor
Visa Policy
June 2026
Student visa success rates rebound in Australia

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
May 2026
Universities set to take more cautious approach to student recruitment

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...

Times Higher Education
Study Abroad
May 2026
UK: sustained junior ELT demand despite geopolitical hurdles

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...

The PIE News
Immigration
May 2026
International grads three times more likely to find work in Germany

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....

The PIE News
Immigration
May 2026
Foreign Student Enrollment Drops As US Tightens Visas

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...

Business Insider
Study Abroad
May 2026
Beyond the big four: the study destinations to watch in 2026

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...

PIE News
Visa Policy
May 2026
Student visa success rates rebound in Australia

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...

Times Higher Education
Scholarship
May 2026
Eighteen FSU students earn 2026 Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

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...

AI-curated from public sources
University News
May 2026
UK universities bracing for a further decline in international enrolments

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...

ICEF Monitor
Living Costs
May 2026
Student visa: money you need

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...

GOV.UK
Visa Policy
May 2026
New Rules Make Australia, Canada & UK Less Attractive to Int'l Students

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...

Erudera
Study Abroad
May 2026
Unesco: International student numbers will grow to 9 million by 2030

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,...

Times Higher Education
Study Abroad
May 2026
Number of students in higher education worldwide doubles in two decades, reaching 269 million

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...

UNESCO
Visa Policy
May 2026
UK sponsored study visa applications down by 33% in first four months of 2026

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...

ICEF Monitor
Study Abroad
May 2026
Japan eases cap on foreign student enrolment at top universities

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...

Times Higher Education
Living Costs
May 2026
'I see it as trafficking': the brutal reality of life as a foreign student in the UK

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...

The Guardian
Visa Policy
May 2026
UK student visa refusal rates rise amid falling applicant numbers

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
May 2026
Australia to limit international student enrolments in new migration measures

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...

AI-curated from public sources
Visa Policy
May 2026
UK study visa applications down 25% in early 2024

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...

ICEF Monitor
University News
May 2026
U.S. University International Student Enrollment Falls 20% Under Stricter Immigration Policies

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...

AI-curated from public sources
Visa Policy
May 2026
UK study visa applications down by a third through April 2026

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...

ICEF Monitor
Study Abroad
May 2026
‘Stark’ regional inequalities persist despite massive expansion of higher education globally, finds Unesco

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...

Times Higher Education
University News
May 2026
An increasing number of universities in England face ‘a material risk of closure’

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 Guardian
Study Abroad News
May 2026
Australia to increase financial requirement for student visas for the second time in seven months

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

AI-curated from public sources
Immigration
May 2026
Canada’s study permit numbers fell by 50% in the first quarter of 2024

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...

ICEF Monitor
Visa Policy
May 2026
UK graduate visa route to be retained, says government

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 Guardian
Study Abroad
May 2026
Schneider, Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Study Abroad Opportunities

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...

US House of Representatives
University News
May 2026
Foreign students no longer a magic bullet for cash-strapped universities

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...

Times Higher Education
Immigration
May 2026
Universities urged to focus on “factors they can control” as policy settings depress international student enrolments in the Big Four

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...

ICEF Monitor
Study Abroad News
May 2026
Master’s plunge 10 per cent amid record fall in overseas students
AI-curated from public sources
Study Abroad
May 2026
International mobility tripled in 20 years to reach 7.3m 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,...

Times Higher Education
University News
May 2026
Unesco: Higher education enrolment doubles to 269 million in 20 years

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...

UNESCO
Immigration
May 2026
ACE Urges State Department to Prioritize Student Visa Processing Ahead of Fall

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...

American Council on Education
Visa Policy
May 2026
UK study visa applications plunge 40% in April

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...

The PIE News
Study Abroad
May 2026
Overseas student numbers to reach 9 million but ‘elitism remains’

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,...

Times Higher Education
Study Abroad
May 2026
Visa cost and ‘complexity’ pushing students away from ‘big four’

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...

Times Higher Education
University News
May 2026
Number of students in higher education more than doubled in 20 years, but inequalities remain

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...

UNESCO
Visa Policy
May 2026
UK study visa applications plunge 40% in April

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...

The PIE News
Study Abroad News
May 2026
Canada to introduce new off-campus work hours for international students

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...

AI-curated from public sources
Visa Policy
May 2026
Graduate visa: Review says route for international students should stay

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...

BBC News
Visa Policy
May 2026
Labor to create powers to cap international student numbers at Australian universities

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 Guardian
Visa Policy
May 2026
Canada further tightens regulations for international students with new working hour limits

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...

ICEF Monitor
Immigration
May 2026
Graduate visa route should remain, says Migration Advisory Committee

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,...

BBC News
Living Costs
May 2026
New financial capacity requirement for student visas

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...

Study Australia
Scholarship
May 2026
12 Pitt students earned Gilman Scholarships

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...

University of Pittsburgh
Study Abroad
May 2026
Global HE enrolment reaches 269 million as student mobility triples

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...

The PIE News
Visa Policy
May 2026
Visa cost and ‘complexity’ among factors pushing students away from traditional destinations

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...

Times Higher Education
Immigration
May 2026
Australia plans to cap international student numbers in migration crackdown

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...

The Guardian
Visa Policy
May 2026
UK: Higher education sector braced for MAC report on Graduate route

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 PIE News
Visa Policy
May 2026
Canada: Provincial allocations for 2024 study permit applications announced

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...

ICEF Monitor
Immigration
May 2026
Labour 'may back down' on migration curbs after election losses

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...

Times Higher Education
Immigration
May 2026
Finland looks to tighten rules on international students' finances

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...

The PIE News
Visa Policy
May 2026
ACE Urges State Department to Prioritize Student Visa Processing Ahead of Fall

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...

American Council on Education
Visa Policy
May 2026
Simplifying the co-op work permit requirement for post-secondary international students

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...

AI-curated from public sources
Immigration
May 2026
IRCC failed to consider regional goals in international student reforms, says Auditor General

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...

University Affairs
Study Abroad
May 2026
German international enrolment hits record high for 2023/24

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...

ICEF Monitor
Visa Policy
May 2026
Australia student visa grants drop by a third

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...

The PIE News
University News
May 2026
UK universities report drop in international students amid visa doubts

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 Guardian
Visa Policy
May 2026
UK: Home Office data finds a significant drop in student visa applications for first quarter of 2024

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...

AI-curated from public sources
Study Abroad
May 2026
‘I see it as trafficking’: the brutal reality of life as a foreign student in the UK

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...

The Guardian
Visa Policy
May 2026
US government moving to finalise new rule for fixed-admission periods

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...

ICEF Monitor
Living Costs
May 2026
France hikes non-EU tuition fees, move dubbed “blow to university autonomy”

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...

PIE News
Immigration
May 2026
How Trump’s 2026 Immigration Crackdown Is Changing U.S. Higher Education

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....

Forbes
Immigration
May 2026
UK student visa applications drop 25 per cent after dependant ban

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...

Times Higher Education
Living Costs
May 2026
Canada to set off-campus work limit at 24 hours per week starting this fall

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...

ICEF Monitor
Visa Policy
May 2026
UK government formally commissions MAC to review Graduate route

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 PIE News
Immigration
May 2026
Stakeholders warn US duration of status rule will 'injure' economy

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...

The PIE News
Visa Policy
May 2026
International students in the UK: the evidence

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...

Russell Group
University News
May 2026
Why International Students Matter To Regional Public Universities

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...

Forbes
Living Costs
May 2026
France directs universities to charge higher tuition fees to non-EU students starting September 2026

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...

ICEF Monitor
University News
May 2026
Reform plans ban on foreign nationals accessing student loans

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
May 2026
Australia's government earned almost A$10 million from the overseas higher education students it turned away in March alone

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...

Times Higher Education
University News
May 2026
Restrictive visa policies dent international rankings

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,...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
May 2026
Nearly half of South Asian applicants refused Australian study visas

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...

PIE News
Living Costs
May 2026
France directs universities to charge higher tuition fees to non-EU students starting September 2026

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...

ICEF Monitor
Study Abroad
May 2026
Germany’s new Opportunity Card launches June 1

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...

PIE News
Immigration
May 2026
Australian government to impose cap on international student numbers

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
May 2026
Graduate visa: Don't restrict post-study work, government advisers say

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...

BBC News
Visa Policy
May 2026
Sharp drop in international student applications to UK universities, figures show

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...

The Guardian
Study Abroad
May 2026
Survey shows new visa rules are encouraging international students to apply to more destinations

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

ICEF Monitor
Immigration
May 2026
Canada to further reduce international study permits, tighten foreign worker rules

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...

Reuters
Visa Policy
April 2026
Simplifying the co-op work permit requirement for post-secondary international students

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...

Government of Canada
Scholarship
April 2026
Scholarship targets study abroad gap for US community colleges

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

The PIE News
University News
April 2026
Report ranks Canada fifth in the world for higher education

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...

University Affairs
University News
April 2026
'I see it as trafficking': the brutal reality of life as a foreign student in the UK

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...

The Guardian
Immigration
April 2026
UK international enrolments down 30% year on year

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 PIE News
Living Costs
April 2026
France directs universities to charge higher tuition fees to non-EU students starting September 2026

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...

ICEF Monitor
University News
April 2026
UK universities 'foolish' to bank on overseas student growth

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
April 2026
International student visa applications fall 32% in Australia

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...

Punch Newspapers
Study Abroad
April 2026
IDP expands into Malaysia amid shifting student preferences

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...

The PIE News
Immigration
April 2026
Good News for International Students: No More Co-op Work Permits Starting April 2026

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,...

Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA)
Visa Policy
April 2026
Student update: Student route 'visa brake' announced and two new countries added to Visa National list

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...

UKCISA
Scholarship
April 2026
232 international students receive the SI Scholarships

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...

Swedish Institute
Scholarship
April 2026
232 international students receive the SI Scholarships

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...

Swedish Institute
Immigration
April 2026
Cash cows, scapegoats — and now global talent: Asian international students want to be seen for who they are

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...

UBC News
University News
April 2026
International students: A global community choosing the UK

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...

Russell Group
Visa Policy
April 2026
Exempting PhDs from the International Student Levy

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...

Russell Group
University News
April 2026
Instruction in English 'often doesn't work for employment'

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...

Times Higher Education
Study Abroad
April 2026
A common challenge: Strengthening student confidence in the ROI of study abroad

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

ICEF Monitor
Study Abroad
April 2026
Updated forecast projects marginal decline in foreign enrolment in the US through 2030

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...

ICEF Monitor
Visa Policy
April 2026
New Zealand introduces new six-month graduate work visa

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...

The PIE News
Study Abroad
April 2026
UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027

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...

GOV.UK
Immigration
April 2026
Federal Government Updates for International Students and Scholars

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...

UC Davis
Study Abroad
April 2026
'I see it as trafficking': the brutal reality of life as a foreign student in the UK

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...

The Guardian
Visa Policy
April 2026
Simplifying the co-op work permit requirement for post-secondary international students

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...

Canada.ca
Immigration
April 2026
US visa refusals hit decade high

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...

The PIE News
Living Costs
April 2026
Sri Lankan student could be deported from UK after one-day student fee delay

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...

The Guardian
Visa Policy
April 2026
Half of universities fear being sanctioned under new visa rules

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...

Times Higher Education
Scholarship
April 2026
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships

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...

Higher Education Authority
University News
April 2026
World University Rankings 2026

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
April 2026
UK international enrolments down 30% year on year

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 PIE News
Visa Policy
April 2026
New visa rules for international students in 2026: US

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...

IDP Education
Study Abroad
April 2026
New data showing steeper declines in international student enrollment

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,...

The Chronicle of Higher Education
University News
April 2026
UK universities warned against relying on international students as demand weakens despite recruitment push

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...

The Economic Times
Immigration
April 2026
Canada to set 24-hour work limit for international students

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 PIE News
Living Costs
April 2026
Australia increases financial requirement for international student visas

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...

ICEF Monitor
Visa Policy
April 2026
No evidence foreign students are abusing UK graduate visas, review finds

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...

The Guardian
Visa Policy
April 2026
New visa rules for international students in 2026: What you need to know

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...

IDP Education
Immigration
April 2026
International enrollment is under pressure. How can colleges respond?

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...

Higher Ed Dive
University News
April 2026
UK universities 'foolish' to bank on overseas student growth

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
April 2026
Six students challenge Home Office visa ban on four countries

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...

The Guardian
Study Abroad
April 2026
Supply and demand for international higher education increasingly aligned in Asia

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...

ICEF Monitor
University News
April 2026
International ranking 2026: visa crunch nations suffer declines

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...

Times Higher Education
Immigration
April 2026
International enrollment is under pressure. How can colleges respond?

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...

Higher Ed Dive
Visa Policy
April 2026
International ranking 2026: visa crunch nations suffer declines

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...

Times Higher Education
Study Abroad
April 2026
Supply and demand for international higher education increasingly aligned in Asia

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...

ICEF Monitor
Living Costs
April 2026
About half of international students “skip meals” as living costs bite in Australia

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,...

The PIE News
Study Abroad
April 2026
US study abroad faces 68% cut under Trump's proposed budget

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...

The PIE News
Visa Policy
April 2026
Study visa applications for the UK down a quarter on last year

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...

Times Higher Education
Immigration
April 2026
UK study visa ban for four countries ‘cruel and short-sighted’

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...

Times Higher Education
Study Abroad
April 2026
US study abroad faces 68% cut under Trump’s proposed budget

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...

The PIE News
Visa Policy
April 2026
Simplifying the co-op work permit requirement for post-secondary international students

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...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Visa Policy
April 2026
What international students need to know about study and work visas in the United States

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...

ICEF Monitor
Study Abroad
April 2026
'I see it as trafficking': the brutal reality of life as a foreign student in the UK

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....

The Guardian
Visa Policy
April 2026
Canada to stick with 'flawed' international students caps

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...

Times Higher Education
Study Abroad
April 2026
Foreign recruitment of American students and researchers is intensifying

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...

ICEF Monitor
Immigration
April 2026
'I see it as trafficking': the brutal reality of life as a foreign student in the UK

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...

The Guardian
Visa Policy
April 2026
Record visa rejections hit Australian higher education

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....

Times Higher Education
Study Abroad
April 2026
International enrollment is under pressure. How can colleges respond?

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...

Higher Ed Dive
University News
April 2026
Canadian universities offering exam deferrals, accommodations to students impacted by war in Middle East

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....

CBC News
Immigration
April 2026
International students shift from economic buffer to potential brake as policy tightens

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...

The Koala News
Study Abroad
April 2026
A-level and IGCSE exams cancelled across Middle East

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...

Tes
Living Costs
April 2026
International students 'struggling to find paid work'

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
April 2026
Record visa rejections hit Australian higher education

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...

Times Higher Education
University News
April 2026
Heavy part-time work cuts into study time in Japan

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...

Times Higher Education
Study Abroad
April 2026
What is driving UK universities’ branch campus rush to India

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...

Times Higher Education
Living Costs
April 2026
International students 'struggling to find paid work'

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...

Times Higher Education
Visa Policy
April 2026
International ranking 2026: visa crunch nations suffer declines

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...

Times Higher Education
Study Abroad
April 2026
New survey data says demand for MBA study abroad is shifting this year

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...

ICEF Monitor
University News
April 2026
StudyIn’s Rob Grimshaw names the international education markets to watch

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...

The PIE News
Living Costs
April 2026
About half of international students “skip meals” as living costs bite in Australia

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...

PIE News
Visa Policy
April 2026
Canada’s language training sector reinvents pathway programme model in response to policy settings

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....

ICEF Monitor
Immigration
April 2026
'Profound shift' in international student mobility post-Brexit

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...

Times Higher Education
General
April 2026
ETS Launches Modernized Shorter Adaptive TOEFL iBT Test for 2026

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...

Source: ETS (Educational Testing Service)
Visa Policy
April 2026
Australia Doubles Graduate Visa Fees and Implements New Genuine Student Test

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....

Source: IDP Education
Visa Policy
April 2026
UK Government Introduces "Visa Brake" Restricting Student Visas for Specific Countries

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....

Source: GOV.UK
Policy Update
January 2026
Canada Announces New Post-Graduation Work Permit Extensions

The Canadian government has introduced enhanced PGWP extensions allowing international graduates to work up to 3 additional years, making Canada an even more attractive destination...

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
University News
January 2026
U.S. Universities Extend Application Deadlines for International Students

Over 200 top-tier U.S. universities have extended their Fall 2026 application deadlines to late February 2026, providing more time for international students to prepare stronger...

Source: Inside Higher Ed
Visa Update
December 2025
Australia Simplifies Student Visa Process with Digital Processing

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...

Source: Australian Department of Home Affairs
Scholarship News
January 2026
Singapore Launches New Tech Scholarship Program for International Students

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...

Source: Singapore Ministry of Education
Scholarship News
December 2025
UK Universities Offer Record-Breaking Scholarships for 2026 Intake

British universities have allocated over £500 million in scholarships for international students starting in Fall 2026, with many institutions offering full tuition coverage and living...

Source: Universities UK
UK Increases Financial Requirements for International Students in 2025-2026
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Financial Requirements
December 2025
UK Increases Financial Requirements for International Students in 2025-2026

Starting academic year 2025-2026, international students applying to UK universities must provide higher proof of funds to meet new immigration requirements. This follows a broader...

Source: Immigration Law Global, UK Immigration Rules
US Student Visa Reform: DIGNITY Act Could Transform F-1 Applications
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Policy Update
November 2025
US Student Visa Reform: DIGNITY Act Could Transform F-1 Applications

The bipartisan DIGNITY Act of 2025 proposes to eliminate the 'intent to leave' requirement for F-1 student visas, potentially making it easier for international students...

Source: Times of India, US Immigration Policy
Why the world’s top universities are abandoning the ranking system
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University Update
October 2025
Why the world’s top universities are abandoning the ranking system

Institutes are questioning the value and methods used by ranking companies, which can focus more on research output than other parameters. The Sorbonne University, founded...

McKenna, Sioux. “Why the World’s Top Universities Are Abandoning the Ranking System.” Scroll.in, 29 Oct. 2025, scroll.in/article/1087997/why-the-worlds-top-universities-are-abandoning-the-ranking-system.
Seoul Shines and South Korea Ramps Up Higher Education Globalization
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Study Abroad News Update
September 2025
Seoul Shines and South Korea Ramps Up Higher Education Globalization

Key takeaways

South Korea's ambitious Study Korea 300K project is underway. The country is aiming to recruit more international students and expand the prestige of its...

Koprowski, Elizabeth. “Seoul Shines and South Korea Ramps Up Higher Education Globalization.” Educations.com, 30 Sept. 2025, www.educations.com/higher-education-news/seoul-shines-and-south-korea-ramps-up-higher-education-globalization.
Canada’s education sector has a new idea to lure international students back. Here’s what it is
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Study Abroad News Update
October 2025
Canada’s education sector has a new idea to lure international students back. Here’s what it is

Canadian Bureau for International Education is leading an effort to try to save Canada’s reputation as a top destination in the face of drastic cuts....

“Canada’s Education Sector Has a New Idea to Lure International Students Back. Here’s What It Is.” The Star, article a96fc4cf-ae1f-4c6a-bf30-7822880842ab, (date not available), www.thestar.com/news/canada/canadas-education-sector-has-a-new-idea-to-lure-international-students-back-heres-what-it/article_a96fc4cf-ae1f-4c6a-bf30-7822880842ab.html.
60% of Hong Kong direct subsidy schools welcome trial to admit more international students
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Study Abroad News Update
October 2025
60% of Hong Kong direct subsidy schools welcome trial to admit more international students

Dion Chen, chair of the Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council, gave assurance that the trial scheme would not affect local students’ admissions because the new...

“60 % of Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Schools Welcome Trial to Admit More International Students.” Hong Kong Free Press, 23 Oct. 2025, hongkongfp.com/2025/10/23/60-of-hong-kong-direct-subsidy-schools-welcome-trial-to-admit-more-international-students/.
U of T removing barriers of cost, anxiety to study abroad
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University Update
September 2025
U of T removing barriers of cost, anxiety to study abroad

Canada is one of the most popular global destinations for international students, but only sends about 11 per cent of domestic students abroad. Universities have...

Source: University of Toronto Government Relations Office