Student visa approvals projected to drop by almost half this year: report
Canada has fallen from its top spot as a study destination says platform linking international students with colleges and universities worldwide Source
ESOS hearings day 3: public university caps announced
The additional day of senate hearings on the ESOS Bill saw the Australian government release proposed enrolment caps for individual public institutions, as the timeline for the Bill’s senate review gets tighter. Source
OfS probes subcontractual partnerships at UK HEIs
More subcontractual partnerships between UK HEIs and third-party providers could present a risk to the sector, a report has warned. Source
‘Bumpy road’ ahead for US universities recruiting overseas
Increased American targeting of foreign enrolments expected to prompt policy response and reduce competitor countries’ access to ‘low-risk’ students Source
Federal international student cap having ‘negative impact’ in Manitoba: stakeholders – Winnipeg
In January, the federal government announced it would be accepting fewer international students. With school now back, that policy is raising red flags among stakeholders. Source
TFWP: Setting the baseline to evaluate government changes
Just as the impact of the caps on international students is becoming apparent through monthly and quarterly numbers for post-secondary study permits, one can expect the government’s restrictions on low-wage temporary workers to start have an impact in the October-December quarter. To better monitor and assess the impact, I prepared some charts on Temporary Foreign… Source
Snapshot survey says international applications to US colleges still growing, but at a slower pace – ICEF Monitor
The Spring 2024 Snapshot Survey from the Institute for International Education (IIE) suggests that international applications to US colleges continue to grow – albeit at a slower pace than last year. In spring 2023, 61% of institutions reported growing numbers of applications, compared with 53% this year. The IIE’s latest Snapshot report presents data from… Source
UK Home Office plans overhaul of Secure English Language Testing
The UK Home Office is planning an overhaul of the English language testing model, moving to a dedicated test developed by one supplier. Source
