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Japan surpasses 4 lakh international student enrolment target, achieves 2033 goal ahead of scheduleJapan has exceeded its international student goal years ahead of schedule. This surge in foreign students aims to combat a shrinking workfo...
India among the leading countries as over 47,000 international students may be staying illegally in CanadaCanada currently faces an issue with up to 47,000 international students potentially living illegally, having violated visa conditions by n...
Canada sees 50% drop in Indian study permits; education sector braces for impactCanada is experiencing a sharp decline in study permits issued to Indian students in 2025, with a projected 67.5% drop from 2023 levels. Th...
More visas, fewer options? Australia’s student cap sparks mixed reactionsAustralia plans to increase international student spots for the 2025/26 financial year. The government will allocate more places to public ...
10 million tourists picked this Asian paradise over Thailand in 2025Malaysia topped Southeast Asia in Q1 2025 tourism with 10.1 million arrivals, boosted by visa exemptions for Indian and Chinese travelers. ...
Japan fast-tracks global education push; eyes 4,00,000 international students by 2033Japan is making significant strides towards its goal of hosting 400,000 international students by 2033, already surpassing its pre-pandemic...
Canada eases PGWP rules, removes field-of-study requirement for college graduatesCanada has removed the field-of-study requirement for international students in college degree programs applying for a Post-Graduation Work...
Studying in Europe is not as fancy as it soundsEurope faces a growing student housing crisis, with a 3-million-bed shortage expected to worsen as student numbers rise. Top cities are har...
This country with top universities and low tuition fees has become the new hotspot for international studentsMalaysia is becoming a popular study-abroad destination due to its highly ranked universities, affordable tuition fees, and cost-effective ...
Canada's international student commencements likely to drop by 50% this yearIn January, Canada announced a temporary cap on study visas for international students, leading to a projected 35% decrease in approved stu...
New Zealand announces significant visa fee increases from October; student visas to get costlier tooNew Zealand announced visa fee increases, effective 1 October 2024, to make the immigration system sustainable. The new fees will lessen ta...
Germany raises proof-of-funds requirement for student visasGermany has announced an increase in proof-of-funds requirements for student visas for the 2024-25 academic year. Starting January 1, 2023,...
Australian study visa grants drop sharply in 2024Australia has experienced a significant decrease of nearly 30% in study visa grants during the first four months of this year, with 74,421 ...
Global Shift: New policies impact international student demand in the UK, Canada & AustraliaThe international education landscape is experiencing significant shifts due to new policies impacting student demand in the UK, Canada, an...
Canada updates forms for international students to apply for study permitsThose who plan to pursue academic, professional, vocational, or other courses at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada for over...
Indian students in Canada worried about lack of job opportunitiesIndian students studying in Canada are facing a lack of job opportunities, adding to the strain in India-Canada relations. Last year, India...
Deeply committed to supporting your wellbeing: Toronto university seeks to reassure international students amid India-Canada standoffThe University of Toronto has reassured its student community, particularly international students from India, amidst the ongoing India-Can...