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UK Doubles International Student Numbers in a Decade, OECD Report Reveals 📌 What Happened? The OECD’s Education at a Glance

APPG Report: International Students Drive £41.9bn Boost to UK Economy, Calls to Protect Graduate Route What Happened? The APPG for

Universities of Greenwich and Kent to Merge in 2026 Two well-known UK universities University of Greenwich and University of Kent

US Visa Applicants Must Interview in Home Country Effective from September 6, 2025, the US State Department has introduced a

Survey Confirms UK as Leading Study Destination Despite Challenges Despite recent immigration policy changes in the UK, the country remains

US Proposes 4-Year Limit on Student Visas: What It Means for International Students What is being proposed? The U.S. Department

Home Office Sends Visa Expiry Texts to Thousands of Students What Happened? The UK Home Office has started sending warning

Quality, Integrity, and Diversity at the Heart of Australia’s Education Strategy Why This Matters Australia’s international education industry is one

US Faces 30% Drop in International Student Arrivals What Happened? The number of international students arriving in the US on

Canada Approves TOEFL Essentials for Immigration Applications What Happened? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved the TOEFL Essentials

Trump Administration Slashes $100M in Study Abroad Funding What’s happening? The US government has slashed $100 million in funding for

Has Canada Reached a Turning Point in Study Permit Approvals Approval Rates in 2025 Q2 2025 saw a 10% increase

US Slashes $100M in Study Abroad Funding, Threatening Global Exchange Programs What Happened? The US State Department has cancelled 22

Visa Processing Eases Under MD 111 – VET Providers Still Left Behind What’s Happening? Australia’s new student visa directive, Ministerial

Two-Thirds of International Students Eye Careers in Germany, But Feel Unready What’s Happening A large-scale survey by the German Academic

US Plans Fixed Time Limits for Student Visas — Rule Nears Final Approval What’s Happening The US Department of Homeland

Australia Adds New English Tests for Visa Applications Main Announcement Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has expanded the list of

Stricter BCA Compliance Measures to Hit UK Universities This September What’s changing? From September 2025, new UK Home Office rules

Australia Raises International Student Enrolment Cap to 295,000 for 2026 What’s happening? The Australian government announced that an extra 25,000

Trump Administration Sues NYC Over Sanctuary City Policies What is a Sanctuary City? A “sanctuary city” is a city or

IRCC Aims for Clarity with New Visa Refusal Explanations What Has Changed? Previously: When someone’s Canadian visa was refused, they

H-1B Visa Lottery May Be Replaced by Wage-Based System What is the H-1B Visa? The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant

“US Could Face $7Billion Loss From International Student Decline”  What’s happening? Fewer international students are expected to study in the

“New documents show how passport and Social Security rules would change to enforce Trump’s birthright citizenship order” What’s Happening? Former

Australia May Lower Student Visa Fees for Short-Term International Students What’s Happening:Australia currently charges $2,000 AUD for a student visa—one

IRU and RUN Set Out New Vision for Australia’s International Education System Who Released the Plan? Innovative Research Universities (IRU)

London Mayor Opposes Proposed Levy on International Student Fees What’s Happening? The UK government is planning to introduce a new

Federal Funding Secured for US Educational and Cultural Exchanges What Was the Problem? Trump’s proposed 2026 budget included a massive

“Challenging outlook for international student enrolment in the United States for the 2025/26 academic year” 🔻 Expected Decline in International

📰 What’s Happening? Canada’s language education sector – which plays a critical role in preparing international students for higher education

New Zealand Launches 10-Year Growth Plan for International Education – Relaxed Work Rules to Benefit International Students New Zealand has

US Major Immigration Changes in 2025 In 2025, the U.S. immigration system underwent significant changes that have impacted Green Card

“UK Considers Student Levy and Stricter Compliance Rules for Universities” 🔷 Overview of the News On July 10, 2025, UK

Glasgow Caledonian University Pauses Recruitment to Certain Courses Amid BCA Compliance Concerns 📰 What’s Happening? Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has

Canada Increases Financial Requirement for Study Permits from September 2025 What’s New?Starting September 1, 2025, international students applying for a

“IRCC unveil Canada 2025-2026 Immigration plans and priorities”a 📰What’s the News About? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced

“US study visa applicants told to make social media accounts ‘public’ amid vetting crackdown” 📰 What’s Happening? The US government

“Canada records large drop in study permits for Q1” 📰What’s the News About? Canada has seen a significant drop in

“Cost of Australian student visa jumps to AUD$2,000” 🔺 What’s Happening? Effective July 1, 2025, the student visa application fee

“UK Plans New English Test (HOELT) – What You Need to Know” “UK Plans New English Test (HOELT) – What

“U.S. Proposes Fixed-Term Student Visas Again” “U.S. Proposes Fixed-Term Student Visas Again” The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has

Finland Increases Minimum Income Requirement for Employed Person Residence Permit – Effective 2025 🔹What’s Changed? Starting 2025, foreign workers applying

Trump Administration Targets Sanctuary Jurisdictions   🏙️ What Is a Sanctuary Jurisdiction? A sanctuary jurisdiction is a city, county, or

“Youth mobility and Erasmus back on the table for EU-UK talks”   What Happened The UK and the European Union

Judge Blocks U.S. Government Ban on International Students at Harvard What It Means 📰 What’s Going On with Harvard and

  “Numbers are down – but Starmer will still struggle to win on immigration” 📰 What Happened? The UK’s net

  “Australia Student Visa Update for Sept 2025 Intake – Trends, Challenges & Expert Tips for International Students” 🔍 What’s

“Surge in Asylum Claims Among International Students in Canada” 🔍 What’s Happening? In 2024, a record-breaking number of international students

“Labour’s Election Win in Australia Brings Relief for Migrants and International Students” Background: The Australian Election (2025) In the recent

“France Relaxes EU Blue Card Rules What It Means” As of May 2, 2025, France has made it easier for

“ICE Threatens OPT Visa Holders With Deportation: What International Students Need to Know”   What Happened? U.S. Immigration and Customs

“Nation wide Judge Power Challenged in Supreme Court Birthright Case” What’s the Issue? Former President Donald Trump wants to end

“Europe Welcomes Scientists as U.S. Academic Freedom Faces Threats” What’s Happening? US academic freedom under threatUnder the Trump administration, there

“Impact of Proposed U.S. Tax and Spending Cuts on International Students: Financial and Immigration Challenges Ahead” This is a massive

Major UK Changes to Post-Study Work Visa: What International Students Must Know (May 2025) What’s Happening? The UK government has

UK Government Proposes Tougher Immigration Rules:10-Year Settlement, Higher English Requirements, and Reduced Low-Skilled Migration” As of now, these changes are

UK Urged to Track Migrant Exits Amid Rising Immigration Concerns 🔍 at’s the Issue? ThWhe UK does not conduct full

UK Raises Salary Requirement for Work Visas: What It Means for International Students 📰 What’s the News? The UK government

New U.S. Policy on Student Visas: What It Means for Pakistani Students 🔍What’s Happening? The U.S. government has taken steps