UK sector’s data pitfalls must be fixed as “matter of urgency”
Lack of data on international student numbers and other data pitfalls are problems that must be “addressed as a matter of urgency”, said IHEC. Source
International students apply to record number of global destinations
Students are applying to more countries and universities creating an “intensely competitive” recruitment landscape, an INTO survey revealed. Source
IDP Education dives on fears international students will stay away
The country’s largest listed provider of international education services says the restrictions in Australia, Canada and the UK are “linked to election cycles” Source
It all adds up: reforming points-tested visas
Simple reforms to points-tested visas would help build an even more prosperous Australia. Source
STUDY ABROAD: US consulates increase its student interview capacity to meet amplified student visa demand
More Indian students received a US student visa in 2023 than students from any other country, which makes up over a quarter of all international students in the US. Looking at the trend, the Embassy this year starts student visa appointments two weeks earlier to meet anticipated student demand. US Embassy spokesperson Chris Elms speaks about the rising interest to study in the US, the security threat and the impact of the Presidential elections in November. – EducationTimes.com Source
Only Chinese students are exports, the rest are imports
The AFR’s education editor, Julie Hare, was busy once again spreading the myth that Australia’s international education sector is one of the nation’s largest exports, worth $48 billion in export dollars. She also questioned moves to cap student numbers, noting that it places at risk “the future of this powerhouse export sector”. “International education is Source
Canada set to lift restrictive citizenship by descent norms; Indian diaspora to benefit say experts
Seems like immigration source countries are looking at the implications of the change more than Canadian media: “open up the chain of citizenship without end…:” …Pavan Dhillon, immigration attorney illustrates the first- generation limit. Mrs. A was born in India and was its former citizen. Subsequently after migrating, she acquired Canadian citizenship. On her… Source
A cap-and-trade system for international student places
In an earlier post I argued that the government’s plans to cap international student numbers, including by education provider and course, would cause actual enrolments to fall well below the official maximum number. This is due to the inherent weaknesses of bureaucratic systems of student place allocation. Even when meeting demand is a goal the… Source
