https://thevisaterm.com/2026-08-18https://thevisaterm.com/share-home.svg https://thevisaterm.com/news/canada-language-training-sector/2026-08-18https://thevisaterm.com/share-canada-language-training-sector.svgCanada's Language Training Sector in Crisis After Further Enrolment DeclinesCanada's English and French-language providers continue to suffer from the impact of the international student cap and other policies affecting student visa processing. (Source: ICEF Monitor) https://thevisaterm.com/news/uk-home-office-revokes/2026-08-18https://thevisaterm.com/share-uk-home-office-revokes.svgUK Home Office Revokes Bloomsbury Institute's Student Sponsor LicenceThe UK Home Office has revoked the Bloomsbury Institute's licence to sponsor international students, citing non-compliance with previous Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) requirements. https://thevisaterm.com/news/visa-delays-policy-uncertainty/2026-08-18https://thevisaterm.com/share-visa-delays-policy-uncertainty.svgVisa Delays and Policy Uncertainty Projected to Reduce Foreign Enrolment in the USA new analysis from NAFSA and JB International projects that ongoing disruptions in visa processing, along with new policy settings, will have a devastating effect on international student numbers in... https://thevisaterm.com/news/south-korea-faces-challenge/2026-08-18https://thevisaterm.com/share-south-korea-faces-challenge.svgSouth Korea Faces Challenge of Integrating and Retaining International StudentsSouth Korea's rapid growth in foreign student numbers has led to a focus on programme and service design to help visiting students integrate into Korean society and the economy. https://thevisaterm.com/news/european-universities-gain-prominence/2026-08-17https://thevisaterm.com/share-european-universities-gain-prominence.svgEuropean Universities Gain Prominence in Admissions ConversationsMore students are considering European universities as part of their higher education plans, driven by the growth of English-taught degree programs and a shift in applicant priorities. https://thevisaterm.com/news/us-senators-urge-faster/2026-08-17https://thevisaterm.com/share-us-senators-urge-faster.svgUS Senators Urge Faster Processing of Study Visas Ahead of 2026 Fall SemesterA bipartisan group of senators, led by California’s Senator Padilla, has written to the State Department demanding quicker visa appointments, extended interview waivers, and renewed transparency on... https://thevisaterm.com/news/unesco-convention-opens-path/2026-08-17https://thevisaterm.com/share-unesco-convention-opens-path.svgUNESCO Convention Opens Path to Degree Recognition and Mobility Among Arab StatesA UNESCO convention aimed at making the recognition of higher education qualifications fairer and more consistent across the Arab region has entered into force, initially binding five countries. https://thevisaterm.com/news/clare-defends-international-education/2026-08-17https://thevisaterm.com/share-clare-defends-international-education.svgClare Defends International Education Reforms Amid Senator Hanson’s CriticismAustralian Minister for Education, Jason Clare, has pushed back against claims that the country's international student industry is a 'farce' made by One Nation leader, Senator Pauline Hanson. https://thevisaterm.com/news/language-communication-tne-building-888586/2026-08-17https://thevisaterm.com/share-language-communication-tne-building-888586.svgLanguage and Communication in TNE: Building Bridges Across Academic and Cultural BoundariesA recent article highlights the importance of language and communication in transnational education (TNE) partnerships. It emphasizes that effective communication goes beyond language proficiency and... https://thevisaterm.com/news/trusted-ireland-quality-mark-9df8e1/2026-08-17https://thevisaterm.com/share-trusted-ireland-quality-mark-9df8e1.svgTrustEd Ireland Quality Mark Expands to English Language SchoolsQuality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) has announced the first group of English language schools to receive the TrustEd Ireland quality mark, joining 28 higher education providers. https://thevisaterm.com/news/spain-becomes-top-choice-168396/2026-08-17https://thevisaterm.com/share-spain-becomes-top-choice-168396.svgSpain Becomes a Top Choice for International EducationSpain is emerging as a leading destination for international education, offering a unique combination of academic excellence, affordability, and quality of life. (Source: The PIE News) https://thevisaterm.com/news/france-increases-proof-funds-38c9e6/2026-08-17https://thevisaterm.com/share-france-increases-proof-funds-38c9e6.svgFrance Increases Proof of Funds for Study Visas by 43%France has introduced new rules for study visas, requiring prospective students to show a 43% increase in proof of funds to secure their visa. (Source: The PIE News) https://thevisaterm.com/news/us-visa-changes-threaten-3663d3/2026-08-16https://thevisaterm.com/share-us-visa-changes-threaten-3663d3.svgUS Visa Changes Threaten College Revenues and International Student NumbersChanges to US immigration policy may lead to decreased international student enrollment and revenue risks for some institutions, according to a recent statement from Fitch. (Source: The PIE News) https://thevisaterm.com/news/higher-education-leaders-need-171f07/2026-08-16https://thevisaterm.com/share-higher-education-leaders-need-171f07.svgHigher Education Leaders Need More Than Experience to SucceedA Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a practitioner doctorate focused on applied research, which can help experienced leaders investigate complex organisational problems and generate... https://thevisaterm.com/news/majority-indian-study-abroad-64a1dc/2026-08-16https://thevisaterm.com/share-majority-indian-study-abroad-64a1dc.svgMajority of Indian study-abroad aspirants plan to return home after graduationA new study reveals that 81% of Indian students planning to study abroad intend to return home after completing their education, reflecting a shift in priorities. The research also highlights growing... https://thevisaterm.com/news/sudanese-students-appeal-uk-d9a2f5/2026-08-16https://thevisaterm.com/share-sudanese-students-appeal-uk-d9a2f5.svgSudanese Students to Appeal UK Visa DecisionA 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 Secretary Shabana Mahmood. (Source: The PIE News) https://thevisaterm.com/news/zealand-international-education-sector-ebe23f/2026-08-16https://thevisaterm.com/share-zealand-international-education-sector-ebe23f.svgNew Zealand’s International Education Sector Focuses on Outcomes Amid Rising DemandSector leaders highlighted a modest but potentially sustainable recovery in New Zealand’s international student numbers, underscored by strong public support, funding pressures, and a growing... https://thevisaterm.com/news/uk-higher-education-sector-3751a8/2026-08-16https://thevisaterm.com/share-uk-higher-education-sector-3751a8.svgUK Higher Education Sector Mourns Loss of Mark GarrattThe UK higher education sector is remembering Mark Garratt, a higher education marketing and recruitment professional who passed away on his 61st birthday after a short illness. https://thevisaterm.com/news/canada-language-student-numbers-92c5c9/2026-08-16https://thevisaterm.com/share-canada-language-student-numbers-92c5c9.svgCanada's Language Student Numbers Plummet 13% Amid Visa Policy UncertaintyCanada's official languages programs report a sharp decline in student numbers and weeks, citing unpredictable visa policy as the main driver of the downturn. (Source: The PIE News) https://thevisaterm.com/news/crizac-expands-reach-acquisition-77779b/2026-08-16https://thevisaterm.com/share-crizac-expands-reach-acquisition-77779b.svgCrizac Expands Reach with Acquisition of Inova Education to Strengthen Mexico and Europe PresenceCrizac has agreed to acquire Inova Consultancy Limited, known as Inova Education, to expand its student recruitment operations in Mexico and Europe. The deal includes Inova's recruitment platform... https://thevisaterm.com/visas/2026-08-18 https://thevisaterm.com/topics/visa-interview/2026-08-18 https://thevisaterm.com/topics/student-route/2026-08-18 https://thevisaterm.com/about/ https://thevisaterm.com/sources-and-methods/ https://thevisaterm.com/corrections/