From 1 July 2023, the Australian Government will re-introduce limits on the number of work hours allowed for student visa holders (subclass 500) studying and working in Australia.  Student visa work restrictions were relaxed throughout the pandemic, and temporarily removed in January 2022. This temporary arrangement will end on 30 June 2023.   From 1 July 2023, the number of work hours allowed during study terms and semesters will be capped at the increased amount of 48 hours per fortnight, during study terms and semesters. This ensures that student visa holders can focus on their learning in Australia, but also take…

TNN | Posted on Tuesday, February 21,2023 17:58 A research confirms that EU countries have moderate cost of living, post-grad work visas and part-time work rights for international students A research study on European countries that offer affordable education for Indian students has revealed that they are eligible to study for free in the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany and Iceland under certain conditions. In Norway however, according to a current government proposal, annual tuition fees of approximately $13,000 may be imposed on students from outside the European Union (EU). It should be noted that this proposal has not yet been…

British newspaper The Times reported that foreign students could be barred from bringing their spouses and children to the UK unless they study “high-value” degrees, as the government continues to debate policy changes.  According to the newspaper, students will only be able to bring family members if they are studying courses that ministers consider to be of high value to the economy, such as science, maths and engineering.  Currently, students who are studying at postgraduate level can bring family members, no matter which course they are enrolled on.  A spokesperson from the Home Office declined to confirm the reports, telling…

NEW DELHI: With China yet to reopen fully, Indians have emerged as the biggest globetrotters garnering the maximum visas for several key destinations and the US pulling out all stops to cut the just-less-than-two-years for visitor visa interview cases. Britain last year issued the maximum number of visas to Indians, who accounted for a quarter of the 28.4 lakh visas given in 2022. And several of Uncle Sam’s consular officers from around the world have been deputed to adjudicate visa applications filed in Mumbai.“Last year Britain issued 28,36,490 visas, 25% of those went to Indians, more than to any other…

The State Department said that student (F and M) visas for new students can be issued up to 365 days in advance of the start date for a course of study.Washington ,UPDATED: Feb 25, 2023 01:46 ISTInternational students can apply for US visa a year in advance (Representative Image)By Press Trust of India: In a much-needed relief for foreign students looking to study in the US, the Biden administration has announced they can now apply for a visa up to a year before their academic term begins. The State Department, however, said that international students will not be allowed to…

Key Points80 per cent of Indian international students say migration prospects lured them to study in Australia.International students are transitioning to permanent residency at lower rates than in the past.”Clearer pathways may not lead to more international students moving into permanent residency,” says expert.At least 80 per cent of international students from India indicated that the lure of permanent migration influenced their decision to study in Australia, according to research by the Social Research Centre at Australian National University.Students from Nepal, Malaysia and Vietnam also indicated that migration prospects motivated them to study Down Under.Yet only 16 per cent of…

As the number of students studying abroad continues to increase, many are also looking for opportunities to work while pursuing their education. However, the regulations and requirements for working as an international student can be complex and time-consuming, which leads to many questions from students. To help provide answers to some of these commonly asked questions, a recent study conducted by Erudera.com provides insights into the policies of several countries. According to the study, over 6 million students studied abroad in 2019, which highlights the importance of this topic to students. While some countries do allow international students to work…

Students outside the Rolex Learning Centre building at the Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). © Keystone / Gaetan Bally Switzerland’s prestigious federal institutes of technology in Zurich and Lausanne are reportedly examining whether to impose restrictions on foreign student admissions. This content was published on February 26, 2023 – 16:27 February 26, 2023 – 16:27 NZZ am Sonntag/sb Other languages: 5 (en original) The ETH Board – the governing body of ETH Zurich and EPFL Lausanne – is considering restricting access, the NZZ am Sonntag reportedExternal link on Sunday.“The ETH Board will have to discuss the admission requirements for…

UK higher education is caught in a “fortuitous trap” and will keep using international fees to plug financial shortfalls until a crash forces universities to confront the challenges they face, a sector leader has warned. Shitij Kapur, president of King’s College London, said the surge in international student flows post-pandemic had helped the UK put off fighting political battles over the need for more funding for higher education, but this was a “dangerous” path. “What worries me is we are not properly funding what are the legitimate needs of the next generation in the UK,” Professor Kapur, who returned to the…