Aus: Vic gov’t urged to lift int’l student ban
A group of 36 principals of private schools have written to the Victorian government warning of cutbacks and closures if the ban on returning international students is not lifted soon.
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US: Chinese students’ visas revoked
The US government has confirmed that it revoked the visas of more than 1,000 Chinese nationals – including students – citing concerns over possible links to the Chinese military.
UK unis “keen to ensure” places for internationals
International students will not likely miss out on places at UK institutions following the government u-turn on grading, sector stakeholders have said.
Hainan presents opportunities for China TNE
A German university is believed to be on track to become China’s first independently run foreign school in Hainan’s Free Port Zone.
Germany criticised for adopting US-style visa restrictions
Germany has announced that it will not be issuing new visas to international students whose courses are taught entirely online, which may be a blow to those who changed study destinations due to restrictions in other countries.
UKRI funding for int’l postgrads from 2021
UKRI has updated its eligibility criteria to allow international postgraduate students access to its funded PhD programs from the 2021-22 academic year.
Safeguard Erasmus for UK students
The British Academy has outlined the potential future for the UK to seek association to the Erasmus program in a recent report.
US: “unlawful presence” policy appeal dismissed
The way in which unlawful presence is calculated in the US has returned to the pre-2018 system following two years of legal challenges from HEIs.
Australian student visa applications drop by a third
Australian offshore student visa application numbers dropped by 33.5% in the 2019-2020 financial year compared to the previous year, with an 88% drop in applications in May alone.
New Zealand: international ed sector receives $52m boost
As part of a long-term strategic recovery plan, the government of New Zealand will inject $51.6 million into the country’s international education sector.
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