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UK needs to โ€˜go on recordโ€™ that offers are comparable

Former universities minister Jo Johnson, has called on universities to be transparent about comparable offers in the face of national media scrutiny. Source

Most overseas graduates switching visas are working in care

Oxford researchers say more international students are staying in UK beyond two-year period allowed by post-study work visa, but many of them are not going into graduate-level jobs Source

New York proposes boost to international student start-ups

New policy proposals could make it easier for international graduates in New York State to stay and launch businesses.ย  Source

Who are international education’s bad actors?

The term โ€œbad actorsโ€ has been thrown around a lot in the media of late. But, Iโ€™m not entirely clear on who these bad actors are Source

International numbers “too high”, says Australian opposition

A former minister who has previously promoted Australia as a study destination “of choice” has claimed that the number of international students is now “too high”. Source

Germany: Would-be migrant workers worried by growing racism

Of note: When German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Labor Minister Hubertus Heil turned up at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) in Ho Chi Minh City, they were caught by surprise: Screaming students greeted them like rock stars. Some of those students will go on to work for German companies. Further acclaim awaited the German political VIPsโ€ฆ Source

ApplyBoard cuts 3,500 ‘Recruitment Partners’

ApplyBoard has cut 3,500 Recruitment Partners from its network, representing a significant change in trend following several years of growth. Source

Study Abroad: French President launches Classes Internationales for Indian students

Study Abroad: India is now the largest beneficiary of French academic scholarships, a statement from the French Embassy said. Source

Key changes in student visa requirements in top destinations

Indian students are flocking to international study programmes which have undergone significant changes in visa requirements. Check out these updates in top destinations like the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and more. Source