This analysis was prompted by questions regarding the projected numbers of departures with no methodology mentioned, and the suspicion, subsequently confirmed, that it was based on the false assumption that all temporary residents would leave upon expiry of their visa — When IRCC released its annual immigration plan last month, eyebrows were raised over the… Source

Not that profound but nevertheless illustrative of some of possible impacts: This may impact U.S. companies and U.S. institutions of higher education most. For U.S. companies, this change has an upside and a downside. Those that cannot obtain enough H-1B visas to hire the number of foreign nationals they require will no longer have the… Source

“A year ago, I completed my international foundation year (in my home country), which was the gateway for me to achieve my study and career dreams at one of the top universities in the world”, said Phu, an NCUK student from Myanmar, now studying at the University of Sheffield. Source

Non-metropolitan institutions should be treated differently from their city cousins if overseas admissions are limited, says northern Australian MP Source

International students continue to seek education opportunities abroad, motivated by greater access to quality programs and subsequent career prospects, a new survey has revealed. Source

Covers the various data sources and issues. And of course, the issue of outflows has been increasingly prominent in Statistics Canada and work by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and the Conference Board of Canada (Economic immigrants hand-picked by the federal government are leading a growing exodus of newcomers from Canada): …Canada, as every schoolchild… Source

TREND #1 DEMAND AND REVENUE OPTIMISATION “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half,” observed businessman and political figure John Wanamaker (1838–1922). This famous truism is relevant to the international education sector, where many institutions still do a lot of guessing about what is going right… Source

Preparation and collaboration will be key to navigating any potential policy shifts under a Trump administration, with proactive steps already being taken across the sector. Source

Australia’s next federal election is expected to be held on or before 17 May 2025. It seems clear that all political parties are prepared to make immigration a key issue, which is to say that the election will be fought in part over more restrictive immigration settings, including those affecting international students. There is no… Source