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Jason Clare wrong on net migration and student caps

Despite the Education Minister’s assertion that student caps will reduce immigration levels, data reveals how the caps would shatter Treasury’s 2024-25 forecast. Source

Australian study visas fall by 40% as “disruptive” policy changes take hold

New data has revealed a 40% reduction in Australian study visas after a year of shifting migration policies continue to shake higher ed. Source

Canada shouldnโ€™t be closing doors on international students

The consequences of shutting the doors to international students are dire for post-secondary institutions. More jobs will be lost, more programs closed, and more universities and colleges will be put Source

Teach more overseas students offshore, urges Australian minister

International education is โ€˜not a one-way streetโ€™, Canberra insists, as it limits inbound travel Source

Stakeholders concerned but optimistic as India-Canada ties hit all-time low

Worsening relations between India and Canada could spell trouble for Canada-bound students and Canadian institutions, operating in India.ย  Source

Survey shows new visa rules are encouraging international students to apply to more destinations – ICEF Monitor

The latest edition of the IDP Education Emerging Futures survey shows that Australia, the UK, and especially Canada are losing share of interest among international students around the world. The US is benefitting from this trend, as are alternative destinations. The survey โ€“ conducted from 20 Augustโ€“16 September 2024 with 6,000+ student respondents in 114โ€ฆ Source

New whitepaper urges US institutions to diversify foreign enrolment – ICEF Monitor

A new whitepaper from Oxford International Education Group, A Lack of Diversity Spells Adversity, highlights why it is so urgent for US institutions to commit more meaningfully and strategically to more global representation on their campuses. In 2023, China, India, South Korea, Canada, and Vietnam accounted for 62% of all international students enrolled in USโ€ฆ Source

“It’s time to pass the Bill”, education minister tells packed AIEC crowd

Over 1,800 international education stakeholders are gathered in Melbourne this week for the 2024 AIEC conference where education minister Jason Clare addressed the sector following a controversial few months since the government’s National Planning Level was announced. Source

International students call for more rights from next Irish government

The Irish Council for International Students has released its 2024 manifesto ahead of the incoming general election. Source