Increasing international student numbers outside metropolitan areas could be where the Australian education industry's growth potential lies.

Initiatives to develop industry research and enhance collaborations between Australian and global providers are among projects receiving government funding.

An ambitious digital initiative to combat academic qualifications fraud by creating a database of verified academic qualifications is rolling out across Australia and New Zealand.

Careers Australia Group entered voluntary receivership after it was refused access to the new VET Student Loan scheme earlier this year.

New York is the most expensive city for international student accommodation in the US, UK and Australia, according to bookings platform Student.com.

A proposal to protect international students and foreign workers from deportation in instances of workplace exploitation has been submitted to the Australian immigration minister.

Manoeuvring through the student visa application process can be a trying experience and the rules constantly evolve as immigration policies change to suit the political climate. Sara Custer spoke with 20 major education agencies about the visa journey and charted their insight into the pros and cons of systems in top study destinations.

Funded by inaugural English Australia chair Christine Bundesen, EA's new grant will recognise the achievements of mid-level managers in the country's ELICOS sector.