Australia’s source market inconsistencies remain despite record 2017
Australia has continued its record run of international admissions, but concerns remain over the government’s cross-departmental support to ease reliance on China.
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India launches web portal to combat bogus courses pre-departure
The Indian government is set to launch a web portal for international education that will list accredited foreign universities and supply verified information on a range of courses and visa norms.
Aus: international students lured into cannabis “crop sitting”
Several convictions have revealed an increasing trend of international students being lured into the illegal drugs trade to overcome serious financial burdens. They now face prison and deportation.
UK: ELT sector protests against migration policy
Students, business leaders, academics and politicians demonstrate against the UK government’s policy of including international students in migration figures.
Malaysia sets sights on refugee students
Government officials say the Malaysian HE system is in a unique position to take in more students affected by war and humanitarian crises, in the lead up to this year’s general election.
UUKi and BUILA support sector on MAC inquiry
Universities UK International and BUILA have collaborated to help educators frame their responses to the MAC inquiry into mobile students’ impact on the UK.
Accused in TOEIC cheating scandal have right to appeal in UK says Court
The Court of Appeals in London has ruled that those accused of fraud in a 2014 investigation into an ETS test centre have the right to an in-country review.
Aus: industry anxiety after DIBP rolls into Home Affairs
As a new super department absorbed DIBP, Australian stakeholders are waiting to see if it will have an impact on international education.
US: Drop in international students forcing HEI budget cuts
The decrease in international student enrolments in the US has forced many universities to cut their budgets, but international offices maintain investment, with Study Group and others signing new deals.
Canadian province offers residency to STEM grads
Manitoba is launching a International Education Stream, which will give international STEM graduates a chance to apply for residency after graduation.
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