The debate over UK universities' reliance on international student fees has been reignited by a BBC investigation suggesting low levels of English language proficiency among overseas student cohorts in the UK.

Perth-based Curtin University has officially launched a new branch campus in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo. 

IDP Education has launched its delivery of IELTS in China ahead of schedule, ending the British Council’s monopoly on IELTS delivery in the Chinese market.

IH Sydney has entered administration, citing the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the ESOS Amendment Bill, the impact of Ministerial Direction 107, and the rising costs of visa fees as contributing factors.

The global supply of online English-taught programs has more than doubled in the past five years, with the "quiet transformation" of some non-Big Four regions growing as competitive players, a new report has shown.

Setting up equitable partnerships with institutions from around the world will help to channel Africa's growing youth demographic into social and economic growth, stakeholders have heard.

The Indian authorities are working with their Australian counterparts to understand the ramifications of an increase in Australia's study visa fees.

A working class hero, Damien Page (New Buckinghamshire University) is a Vice Chancellor who isn't interested in anything other than making a difference to real people, in the real world. He joins the TFTDL flight crew to tell us how a full moon party in Thailand started a voyage into education that transformed his life and many others along the way.

Liliya, a Ukrainian student studying in the United States, spoke to The PIE about her concerns about Donald Trump being re-elected as President.

ETS will open a Global Capability Centre in Delhi, as it plans to go beyond testing services and further its collaboration with Indian institutions.

After 10 months of policy changes from the IRCC, CBIE's 53rd annual conference in Ottawa provided a crucial opportunity for Canadian stakeholders to come together for what many see as a “recalibration” of the sector.

Some leaders are beginning to think more holistically about the future of education, away from transactional issues and towards reimagining the philosophy of the university.

With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, Indian stakeholders are hopeful yet cautious about how his second presidency will impact student mobility from India to the US.

The Australian sector seems to be unanimous that Ministerial Direction 107 needs to go - we explain what it is and how it impacts student visa issuance.

There's been a dramatic pushback against Australia's divisive ESOS Bill by universities and VET providers alike. But its effect on non-university higher education providers (NUHEPs) has been somewhat overlooked, says Neil Fitzroy.

Once dominated by UK institutions, the boarding school space in India is seeing significant interest from schools based in the US, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Spain, and other countries. 

While commending the alignment of education with labour market demands, sector leaders have warned that the IRCC’s new PGWP eligibility criteria overlooks provincial demands and risks “decimating” the college sector.

The Senate committee has recommended an international student cap but not at course-level for Table A and B providers + TAFEs - who are they?

The recent tightening of restrictions for international students travelling to Canada has thrown international student recruitment and university partnerships up in the air once more. We examine how the growing market in Latin America are adapting.

With globalisation and the rising aspirations of Indian families, international boarding schools offer an alternative to traditional schooling, blending global curricula with local relevance. The Red Pen's Namita Mehta delves into why these institutions are opening campuses in India, the challenges they face and their future. 

This week, we spent five minutes with Tamym Abdessemed, dean of Excelia Business School.

Inspired by a recent industry event, key voices in the global education sector reflect on a turbulent time and their hopes for the future. By Samantha Brandauer, Andrea Custodi, Maureen Manning and Emily Merson.

A View From… Maddalaine Ansell, director education, British Council, at Going Global Africa regional conference 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria.

The PIE News talks exclusively to a senior international officer at a UK university under complete anonymity. This is an uncensored view of recruitment and admissions practices from someone doing the job.

International student mobility is central to innovation, economic prosperity, diplomacy, and national security.

After another eventful week for Australia's controversial ESOS Bill, agent Erica Carneiro lifts the lid on another immigration issue – the 485 Graduate Visa.