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International education added $12.1bn to Aus economy in Q3
Australia’s international education exports outstripped major goods exports in the latter part of 2023, adding $12.1 billion to the economy in the September quarter, as stakeholders urge government to weigh any new changes “carefully”.
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“Change the discourse” on value of international students in US, DHS told
The newly launched US for Success Coalition has “hit the ground running”, providing the Department of Homeland Security with a set of recommendations to make the US a more welcoming destination for international students.
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Canada international students call for uncapped work hours to continue
International students are calling on the Canadian government to extend a rule allowing them to work more than 20 hours per week.
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UK to review Graduate Route, says home secretary
The UK will review the Graduate Route to “prevent abuse” and protect the integrity and quality of the UK’s outstanding higher education sector, the home secretary has said.
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Student housing ‘fake bookings’ trend causes headache for UK providers
Rogue agents and marketplaces are bulk-booking rooms in purpose-built student housing only to cancel them later, causing a headache for UK operators.
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International students finding alternative destinations after UK visa delays, say agents
Some students who had planned to start UK university courses in the autumn missed their start dates due to visa processing delays, according to education agents.
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Germany’s work opportunities & price point attracting international students
Germany’s attractiveness internationally is booming, especially among students across south Asia, according to international student recruitment experts.
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Enrolment fall predicted for UK January intake
The latest real-time sample data in the UK is forecasting dramatic falls in international student enrolment for the January 2024 intake compared with 2023.
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Nigerians search for alternative destinations over UK visa restrictions & affordability
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