It all seemed to happen quite suddenly, and then relentlessly. Beginning in mid 2023 and stretching through 2024, several national governments – notably those in the UK, Australia, and Canada – tightened immigration settings, increased scrutiny of education providers and agents, and made it more difficult for foreign students to obtain visas. In the Netherlands,… Source

The German government has confirmed a modest increase in proof-of-funds requirements for the 2024/25 academic year. Since 1 January 2023, the proof of funds threshold for student visa applicants has been set at €11,208 (US$12,135). For the coming academic year, the funds required will increase to €11,904 (US$12,875), representing about a 6% increase over the… Source

Changes within the EHEA market show that international students are increasingly looking outside the traditional big four study destinations. Source

The tightening of Australian student visa regulations and increased scrutiny have led to significant impacts on both providers and students. Source

Professor Catherine Xhardez presents the results of a study of provincial policies to attract, select and, above all, retain economic immigrants. Source

Mr Tony Cook PSMSecretaryAustralian Government Department of EducationThe Group of Eight (Go8) states up front that it is absolutely committed to a fair and well managed tertiary education system positioned to achieve the long-term aspirations for the nation as articulated in the Universities A Source

Home affairs and skills portfolios in new hands, in first changes to Labor government’s ministry Source

IDP has released its latest pulse survey, which has surveyed 15,500+ students since January of this year, and the Koala has the exclusive. It confirms Source

The new education secretary has said that the UK government will maintain the Graduate Route and “welcome” international students. Source