New Zealand welcomes 67% increase in international student enrolment
After experiencing a downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand’s international education sector has made a remarkable recovery in 2023. This strikes a new growing popularity from the previous 43% surge in their international student enrolments last 20 March. According to the newly released figures by Education New Zealand (ENZ), the number of international […]
Key trends on career pathways for international students in the US
New research underscores the pressing need for US universities to enhance their career services, particularly in light of the increasing number of international graduates seeking employment in the country. The study, conducted by market specialists Intead and international graduate job search platform F1 Hire, presents fundamental insights into the employment landscape for international students and […]
International Student Survey 2024: Insights and implications for US universities
The 2024 International Student Survey presented by Terra Dotta sheds light on the preferences, challenges and aspirations of international students in the United States. It considers responses from 356 students, providing invaluable insights into the long-standing value of US universities and recommending opportunities for improvement in supporting international students. The survey highlights the strong appeal […]
Australia implements immediate increase in student visa application fees
Effective 1 July 2024, an increase in student visa application fees in Australia shall be implemented. It now costs AUS $1,600 — a significant 225% jump from the previous fee of AUS $710. The Australian government announced the change through an official release stating that “the increase reflects the increasing value of education in Australia […]
Changes to post-study work in Australia
Australia is implementing changes to the Temporary Graduate visa program, including adjustments to eligibility requirements and extension periods. These measures are in line with the government’s Migration Strategy and are set to take effect on 1 July 2024. Applications made after this date will be assessed under the new criteria. In this article, we outline […]
U.S. News & World Report publishes 2024–2025 Best Global University rankings
U.S. News & World Report, a global leader in quality education rankings and consumer advice, has revealed its 2024–2025 Best Global Universities rankings. In its 10th year, the rankings have expanded to include more schools and subjects. This edition evaluated over 2,000 schools from more than 100 countries and added four new subject rankings. Focused […]
THE releases University Impact Rankings 2024
Times Higher Education (THE) has released the University Impact Rankings 2024, recognising the world’s most sustainable universities. The list is the only one that measures the contributions of academic institutions worldwide to the United Nations’ (UN’s) sustainable development goals (SDGs). It highlights universities’ roles in improving the world by addressing issues such as poverty and […]
Survey highlights key decision points in study abroad planning in 2024
Keystone Education Group’s 2024 State of Student Recruitment Report provides valuable insights on key decision points in study abroad planning this year. The report surveyed 27,500 prospective international students from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. All were bound for higher education, mostly for master’s programs, followed by undergraduate and doctoral courses. Increased student […]
Australia moves to end ‘visa hopping’
The Australian government is introducing new restrictions to end ‘visa hopping.’ In a recent media release, Minister for Home Affairs Hon Claire O’Neil announced the closure of two temporary visa pathways. As of 1 July, Visitor Visa and Temporary Graduate Visa holders cannot apply for Student Visas onshore. That is, they can’t change visas from […]
Report shows a shift towards emerging study-abroad destinations
A recent survey reveals that international students are applying to a record number of universities and destinations. This records a shift towards emerging study-abroad destinations. The INTO Global Agent Survey 2024 surveyed 1,240 recruitment agents from 66 countries. This includes all major and emerging student source markets. Over 11% confirmed they submitted applications to 100+ […]