Pledge shows UK unity for Agent Quality Framework
UK higher education’s commitment to the UK Agent Quality Framework and the National Code of Ethical Practice has been signed at the BUILA winter conference. Source
Students must now use own passport info for US visa slot
The United States has introduced new rules for Indians applying for student visa to curb fraud and misuse of the appointment system. Find out more about the changes and requirements. Source
New “Genuine Student Test”, graduate visa revamp: Aus’ Migration Review
The Australian Government has vowed to apply more scrutiny to student visa applications and revamp the graduate visa as part of the Migration Review. Source
International education a focal point of debate in Australia as the prospect of further regulation looms – ICEF Monitor
It didn’t take long for Australian schools and universities to recover their international student numbers once Australia’s border reopened to allow people back into the country in December 2021. The number of foreign students holding Australian student visas now exceeds the pre-COVID threshold. This is good news for all sorts of reasons. International education is… Source
Survey reveals students’ views on AI in study search and admissions – ICEF Monitor
IDP’s Emerging Futures is one of those larger student surveys that is always worth paying attention to, and the latest edition – Emerging Futures 4 – is no exception. It gathered responses from more than 10,000 students between 19 July and 21 August 2023, and it’s also one of the first surveys we’ve seen that… Source
US increases visa handling capacity in India – ICEF Monitor
American universities and colleges are being supported by their federal government in ramping up their competitive offer to students in India. The latest sign came last week when the US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, announced that the US would open more consulates in India and expand its staff in order to increase capacity to… Source
Is Canada losing ground as a preferred destination for Indian students? – ICEF Monitor
A featured panel at the annual Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) conference in Vancouver this week raised important questions about Canada’s competitive position in the key Indian student market. The session – “Recalibrating Institutional Strategies for India” – included findings from a just-completed agent survey as well as insights from a panel of experienced… Source
Will AI companions replace the prospectus?
Companies are supporting universities to radically redefine how they offer course and application guidance, with AI companions on the scene. Source
