University boss calls international student cap 'chaos' The head of Universities Australia has labelled the government's international student cap proposal "policy chaos" with significant ramifications. AAP · Jun 4, 2024
International study cap: How some private companies are marketing tech and AI solutions How do universities and colleges decide who to admit? Given the earnings advantage of a post-secondary degree both globally and in Canada, this is an important social mobility question. The Conversation · May 30, 2024
Labor’s international student cap an ‘unprecedented’ overreach and ‘recipe for chaos’, experts warn Immigration and higher education experts say caps risk closure of universities if managed poorly and radically limit ‘student choice and university autonomy’ The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024
UK Seeks Only 'Best And Brightest': Migrant Graduates Face Yearly English Tests To Stay In Country UK will require yearly English tests for graduates on visa routes, raising controversy over potential barriers for skilled migrants. International Business Times UK · May 22, 2024
Visa uncertainty leaves fate of London's universities 'in the balance', Government warned Ministers urged not to ‘play politics’ with a UK success story as they mull future of the graduate work visa Evening Standard · May 22, 2024
Rishi Sunak backtracks plan to restrict graduate visas after cabinet opposition Ministers argued for radical crackdown on visas would be damaging for universities and UK economy The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024
UK Graduate Route Visa: What it means for Indian students? There was a lot of debate around the Graduate Route visa after reports came out that the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was contemplating restrictions on the post-study visa. However, this move faced significant opposition from some of his ministers. The Times of India · May 20, 2024
Panic in Bishkek: Why were Pakistani students attacked in Kyrgyzstan? More than 300 Pakistani students have returned home after violent clashes that left some wounded. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2024
Our research shows what the rental market is really like for international students International students have come under fire from both sides of federal politics in the past week. The Conversation · May 20, 2024
Andhra Pradesh students in Kyrgyzstan are safe, says APNRTS official In view of the violence against international students including those from India and Pakistan at Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, the Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRT) has said it has received a directive from the State Government to constantly monitor the situation. The Hindu · May 19, 2024
Rishi Sunak faces cabinet backlash over plans to curb foreign student visas Education secretary Gillian Keegan, Jeremy Hunt and David Cameron oppose move, while university leaders warn of economic and cultural impact The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024
Regions open to migrants even in plan to slash numbers Regional towns and universities would continue to welcome international students and workers under the coalition's plan to address the housing crisis. AAP · May 19, 2024
International students risk immigration status to engage in Gaza protests Reliant on visas to remain in the US, foreign students face heightened consequences for involvement in campus protests. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2024
University international student intake to be capped Laws setting a limit on the number of students from overseas that higher education providers can take each year have been introduced to federal parliament. AAP · May 16, 2024
Evening Standard · May 15, 2024 Student visas: Labour's Bridget Phillipson hails 'major contribution' despite Government crackdown Most foreign students can no longer bring relatives with them under changes introduced by Rishi Sunak
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024 UK universities report drop in international students amid visa doubts Creative UK and Universities UK urge government to reject plans to abolish or restrict graduate visa route
The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024 Australia’s international student cap has been called ‘chaotic’ and ‘populist’ – so how would it work? The proposed cap will affect universities and VET providers, who will be required to establish more purpose-built accommodation if they want to enrol more students
AAP · May 13, 2024 Unis warn foreign student cap will harm research, jobs The government promises a cap on international student visas will improve educational integrity but universities warn it will lead to research underfunding.
Evening Standard · May 12, 2024 Cutting international students would be ‘calamitous,’ university leader warns Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, president of Universities UK, has said reducing the number of international students could harm the economy.
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024 ‘Self-defeating’: senior Tories warn Sunak against clampdown on international students Party members say visa restrictions will damage economy and lead to the closure of already-struggling universities
AAP · May 8, 2024 Save up: students to need more for an Australian visa International students will need to show proof of a minimum of nearly $30,000 in savings if they want to be granted an Australian student visa.
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2024 ‘It’s very unfair’: Australia’s visa crackdown is disrupting international students and hitting university finances Student applications and net arrivals fall as refusal rates reach a record high. The situation is set to worsen if visa fees are hiked in the upcoming budget
AAP · Apr 26, 2024 Renting families, overseas students not in competition Rentals are in short supply and prices are rising fast but there's more to the story than international students, the Student Accommodation Council says.
The Walrus · Apr 23, 2024 How an International Student Became a Truck Driver and Rising Pop Star Harkirat Sangha has joined the growing ranks of Punjabi artists singing about the Canadian dream
Newcastle Herald · Apr 23, 2024 No plans to block high-risk visa students 'at this stage' in Newcastle Rigorous processes are in place to prevent non-genuine students.