Australia Genuine Student Requirement
A page on refusals in our study abroad coverage, part of our education reporting, alongside the 56 reports filed on it so far.
Australia Bans Dependants for Most Student Visa Holders
Australia will prohibit most international students from bringing family members as part of a migration overhaul.
UWA targets 200 students for new India
The University of Western Australia expects to enrol up to 200 students at its new Mumbai and Chennai campuses by year-end, offering Australian...
University of Iowa study abroad costs exceed
A University of Iowa student argues that the high cost of semester-long study abroad programs, which can surpass a full year of in-state tuition...
Australia to restrict student dependant visas from 2026
Australia will stop most international students from bringing family members on their visas starting September 17, 2026, as part of new migration...
UK Student Visa Applications Hit Lowest Level Since 2022
UK Home Office data shows a sharp 17% drop in sponsored study visa applications for August 2026, the lowest monthly volume since 2022.
Australia announces new visa restrictions
Australia's Home Affairs Minister has outlined new migration reforms, including restrictions on student dependants and further study, with exemptions...
Germany and UK sharpen student visa and talent strategies
National governments are refining strategies to attract and retain international students, with Germany focusing on visa accessibility and the UK...
US Court Blocks Fixed-Term Rule for International Student
A US District Court has issued a preliminary injunction blocking a Department of Homeland Security rule that would have ended the 'Duration of Status'
UK Student Visa Refusals Up 30%, CAS Issuance Down 27%
Data from Enroly shows a 27% year-on-year drop in Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) issuance for the UK's September 2026 intake, alongside...
Scotland's New Minister Prioritizes Erasmus+ Return
Scotland's new minister for higher and further education, Alyn Smith, has declared rejoining the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange program a personal
EC English Halts New Student Arrivals Worldwide
EC English has told agents it cannot accept any new student arrivals at its global language schools this weekend, citing unforeseen operational
ETS TOEFL Chief Calls for Smoother Student Journey
Omar Chihane of ETS argues that expanding study abroad choices require better-integrated support systems for students handling visas, costs, and
Experts urge partnerships amid global
Sector leaders warn that synchronized immigration tightening in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada requires proactive strategies, not waiting.
Australia cancels Graduate Diploma of Management Learning
The Australian government has used new powers to block all new international student enrolments in the Graduate Diploma of Management Learning, citing
Canada faces calls for probe after CBSA
Amnesty International and other groups demand an investigation after Canada Border Services Agency officers checked immigration status at a student...
Universities Australia seeks concessions for students
Universities Australia is urging the government to provide concession cards to all domestic students and equal public transport discounts for...
New Zealand bucks global ELT decline with 11% student growth
A new report shows global English Language Teaching student weeks fell 23% in 2025, but New Zealand was a rare bright spot, growing student numbers...
Kazakhstan Invests in Innovation and Technology
Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan supports student startups, providing access to international accelerators and investment opportunities, and has...
IDP consolidates 15 Indian student placement
IDP Education is consolidating 15 student placement offices in India into larger nearby locations, citing changing student demand and visa conditions.
Unizportal Founder: Technology Must Improve Student Visa
Rahul Sachdeva, founder of Unizportal, argues the international education sector's key challenge is recruiting the right students, not more students.
Australia forecasts 4% drop in new
A new analysis projects a decline in international higher education commencements in Australia for 2026, driven by policy changes affecting visa...
US Government Tightens Rules on Student Work Placements
US immigration authorities have warned universities to restrict authorizations for Curricular Practical Training, a key in-study work program for
Gambian student shifts from US to Japan
A Gambian student, after nine years and thousands in fees, abandoned his US study dream due to repeated visa rejections.
Kazakhstan Aims to Host 100,000 International Students
Kazakhstan plans to increase its international student population to 100,000 within five years as part of a national strategy to build a talent-driven