President Biden’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart suggests a softening of tensions that experts say could be an ‘important signal’ to Chinese students.

Leading international education bodies have renewed calls for the US administration to produce a national strategy to support the sector’s growth and ensure the country remains competitive. 

The US Department of State has awarded nearly $1.5 million to 44 colleges and universities to develop and expand study abroad programs.

Further action is required of the Biden administration to ensure that the United States "remains the world leader in higher education for decades to come".

The Biden administration is pushing for the continued internationalisation of higher education in the US, a government official has suggested, stating that international education remains a linchpin for driving innovation and economic prosperity.

A bill introduced in the US House of Representatives could result in international STEM PhD graduates exempt from a cap on green cards, but the sector wants more than STEM included.

The recent US briefing widening STEM OPT opportunities, has been welcomed by sector stakeholders but students highlight difficulties getting jobs in the country.

A new raft of policies has been announced by the US Departments of State and Homeland Security to attract international STEM scholars, students, researchers and experts.