Canada Ties To Home Country
A page on refusals in our study abroad coverage, part of our education reporting, alongside the 23 reports filed on it so far.

ILAC Education Group in Canada files for bankruptcy
Major Canadian language school operator ILAC has filed for bankruptcy, impacting at least 1,000 international students.

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...

Experts urge partnerships amid global
Sector leaders warn that synchronized immigration tightening in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada requires proactive strategies, not waiting.

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...

TNE Students Face Complex Well-being Challenges Across
An expert argues transnational education students often need more proactive pastoral support than home-campus peers due to navigating multiple...

QS Forecasts Major Shifts for Indian Students Abroad by 2030
A new QS report projects the UK will overtake Canada and the US as the top destination for Indian students by 2030, with Germany set to nearly double...

UK Home Office Publishes Latest Migration
The UK Home Office has released its quarterly migration data for April to June 2026, covering visa processing and sponsorship applications.

Canada Invests $500M to Recruit 64 Top
Canada's industry minister announced a CAD$500 million investment to recruit 64 global research chairs, with 48 coming from the US.

Canada study visa: ways to fund your degree
International students can pursue studies in Canada through scholarships, government programmes, part-time work, and online courses to reduce costs

UK Student Visa Rejection Rate Hits 4.9%
The UK's 12-month rolling student visa refusal rate reached 4.9% in the year to June 2026, according to Home Office data.

UK Sponsor Licence Guidance Updated for 2025
The UK Home Office updated its sponsor licence guidance to reflect new fee rules and introduce a new service for some exchange sponsors.

Canada’s Recruitment: Six Enrollment Gaps
Recruitment teams across Canada are working harder than ever, yet new student arrivals fell 61% last year, below even COVID levels. A strategic...

Australia warns of fallout from cutting international student numbers
Universities Australia chair Carolyn Evans cautioned that sharply reducing international student enrolments could damage universities, the economy...

Taiwan Offers Local Tuition Rates to Chinese Diaspora Students
Taiwan provides local tuition rates to ethnically Chinese students, a policy rooted in the country's history and strategy

Visa Uncertainty and Affordability Top Concerns for International Students in 2026
A new survey of education agents reveals that international students are increasingly anxious about visa policies and affordability, leading them to...

Canada Ends International Student PGWP Protest After Immigration Checks
A 22-day protest by international graduates challenging post-study work permit refusals has ended in Calgary after immigration officers identified 12...

Canada's Language Training Sector in Crisis After Further Enrolment Declines
Canada's English and French-language providers continue to suffer from the impact of the international student cap and other policies affecting...

UK Home Office Revokes Bloomsbury Institute's Student Sponsor Licence
The UK Home Office has revoked the Bloomsbury Institute's licence to sponsor international students, citing non-compliance with previous Basic...

Clare Defends International Education Reforms Amid Senator Hanson’s Criticism
Australian Minister for Education, Jason Clare, has pushed back against claims that the country's international student industry is a 'farce' made by...

Majority of Indian study-abroad aspirants plan to return home after graduation
A new study reveals that 81% of Indian students planning to study abroad intend to return home after completing their education, reflecting a shift...

Sudanese Students to Appeal UK Visa Decision
A group of Sudanese students affected by the UK government's study visa 'brake' are preparing to appeal after the High Court ruled in favour of Home...

Canada's Language Student Numbers Plummet 13% Amid Visa Policy Uncertainty
Canada's official languages programs report a sharp decline in student numbers and weeks, citing unpredictable visa policy as the main driver of the...