In the UK, the British Council's report suggested that changes in migration policy and rising study costs may lead to a decline in international student mobility to British universities this year, potentially ending the "post-COVID boom."
Indian students in US to surpass 1M by 2030, Canada extends ban on foreign workers & students buying homes, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
Indian students in American universities are expected to increase by over 1 million annually by 2030, driven by a decline in the US college-age population. By 2026, enrollment is predicted to rise 15-20%, with 268,923 already studying in the US.
Canada’s int’l student numbers breach 1M mark, more overseas grads working in UK care sector, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
Canada’s international student population has breached the one million mark, based on data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) cited by The Globe and Mail. This comes as the Canadian government rolls out new policy and the immigration ministry asking the provincial governments to speak with Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to “rein in” their numbers.
Canada’s 2-year cap on study visa issuance, funding strain in UK unis, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
Amid the country’s housing crisis and with the goal of targeting “bad actors,” the federal government of Canada is rolling out a temporary cap on the number of international students provided with study visas over the next two years, as well as big changes to the popular post-graduation work permit program (PGWP).
Surge of Chinese students in US elite unis, Universities UK chief warning on potential financial doom, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
Numbers don’t lie, but can paint contrasting pictures of growth and decline. Amid increasing tension between the United States and China, Chinese international student enrollment at seven top US universities rose by 33% to over 12,600 in 2022. However, overall Chinese degree-seeking students in the US fell by 20% due to a wealth of factors.
UK’s family visa requirement hike, Canada rejecting 40% of India student visa applications, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
Since the start of 2024, visa policy changes in the United Kingdom and Australia have raised fear and uncertainty among prospective and current international students. Critics argue that in the case of the UK specifically, its higher education sector and global standing could be negatively affected, expressing concerns about diversity and deeming the policy inhumane.
UK’s dependent ban enforced, studying in Canada gets pricey, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
And so it has begun: news of the UK banning foreign students from bringing their dependents to the country has rocked the international education space at the start of the new year, as new visa curbs come into force to slash migration by tens of thousands.
Good news for F1 visa holders in US, deportation looms for int’l students with low grades in UK, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
In a landmark policy update, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that international students in the United States on F visas can now directly apply for immigrant visas under the Employment-Based (EB) category.
New French proficiency reqs in Canada, UK’s deregistration of foreign students, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
In Canada, the Montreal government is reportedly gearing up to introduce a new measure requiring 80% of international students to reach intermediate French proficiency by graduation, feared to drive many international students away and result in a catastrophic drop in revenues.
Canada doubles money required of int’l students, Australia tightens visa rules, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
All eyes are on Canada as it announces that it will double the cost-of-living requirements for international students applying for study permits. Starting January 1, 2024, single applicants must demonstrate they have CA$20,635 compared to the previous CA$10,000, seen as a bid to align with the current cost of living in the country.
200K foreign workers as US ‘students,’ Canada to reinstate 20-hour work week cap, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
A State Department report reveals nearly 200,000 international “students” in the US are actually working under Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, bypassing Social Security and Medicare taxes and therefore becoming cheaper to hire than Americans.
US should do better in undergrad int’l enrollment, UK visa shift favors MBA hopefuls w/o dependents, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
The US “cannot rest on its laurels” as international students’ contributions to all aspects of American society “are too important,” warns NAFSA Executive Director and CEO Dr. Fanta Aw. Citing data from the Open Doors 2023 Report and IIE’s Fall 2023 Snapshot Survey, she notes that the increase in international student enrollment in the US has been driven by enrollees in graduate, not undergraduate, programs. The chief executive highlights the formation of the US for Success Coalition (USSC), where NAFSA is among the 11 founding member organizations.
UK unis invest big in agent fees, Indians drive fastest US intl student growth, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
In the spotlight once again: the role of education agents in international student recruitment, where figures obtained by the Observer showed UK universities investing heavily in agent fees to attract international students.
1M+ int’l students in US with $38B economic share, federal court reversal of IRCC work permit refusals, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
The new Open Doors 2023 report, kicking off International Education Week (IEW), flaunts a surge in international student enrollment in the US: breaching the 1 million student mark in 2022-23 as the highest growth rate in over four decades, a 14% year-over-year increase in new enrollment, and a $38 billion contribution to the economy.
Australia’s intl ed recovery plan, no ‘draconian measures’ on Canada’s visa program, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
Australia's Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Trade has outlined proposed 29 key recommendations for international education recovery, while Immigration Minister Marc Miller plans to make Canada's temporary visa program sustainable, particularly addressing the exploitation of temporary foreign workers.
Canada announces reforms to bust admissions fraud, Republicans threaten int’l student visa for anti-Israel protests, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
In a significant move, the federal government of Canada has announced reforms to the International Student program, including Designated Learning Institutions (DLI) to be required to confirm the letter of acceptance directly with IRCC, a new “recognized institution” framework set to benefit postsecondary institutions setting high standards, and an assessment of the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Looming tuition hikes in Quebec, proposed H-1B visa changes, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
This week’s edition carries plenty of new developments in the Canadian international education space, from tuition fees for out-of-province students at Quebec’s English universities doubling in 2024 to the IRCC promising India visa processing getting back to normal by early next year.
Dilemma down under: full-time jobs elude int’l students in Australia, Harvard groups pin blame on Israel, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
A recent report has revealed that only 50 percent of international students in Australia secure full-time jobs post-graduation, raising questions on the government’s post-graduate work policies. Conflict remains a persistent theme in international education this week, with Harvard student groups coming together in a joint statement to attribute the ongoing Hamas attacks on Israel to the Israeli regime. The Harvard administration has disowned the students’ stance. Meanwhile, current Canada-India diplomatic relations continue to cast shadow on the prospects of international students from India.
Nepali students casualties of Israel-Hamas clash, assurance amid ongoing Canada-India row, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
The raging conflict between Israel and Palestine has not spared international students, as the Nepal Embassy in Tel Aviv has confirmed the death of 10 Nepali students who are in Israel working to support their families back in Nepal as part of their commitment under Israel’s “Learn and Earn” study program.
Australia’s shonky provider crackdown, Canada business as usual in visa processing, and more in this week’s MSM Reporter
Australia is cracking down on unlawful and unethical practices among international education providers in the country, with measures comprising a ban on agent commissions for student transfers.Meanwhile, it’s mostly business as usual for Canada in visa processing for Indian nationals, including international students, amid diplomatic tensions. New Zealand’s National Party has unveiled plans to renew the intl ed sector that suffered losses post-pandemic, while the US has rolled out a plan to include Israel in its Visa Waiver Program (VWP).