The Council of International Students Australia is calling for freezing or reducing rents, and lowering the cost of education that has moved online, to better support international students impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.
Student recruitment companies are embracing virtual tours and recruitment fairs in efforts to keep universities and prospective students connected.
The US State Department has suspended visa services at its embassies in most countries, joining a growing list of nations no longer accepting applications.
COVID-19 is decimating Australia's ELICOS sector and without immediate government support, many colleges will be forced to close, the CEO of English Australia has warned.
91% of respondents to a survey indicated they will be moderately (69%) or substantially (30%) worse off in the short term due to COVID-19. However, by enhancing edtech provisions they expect to lessen the impact of drop in face-to-face enrolments.
International students studying in Canada but currently outside the country are awaiting a decision on whether they will be able to return.
QS will be publishing the results of an ongoing survey every fortnight that details international students' study abroad plans for the next academic year.
A shift to online delivery for education institutions and a new travel advisory including a ban on non-citizens or residents entering Canada is prompting a big movement of students, as some return to Canada and others consider returning home to study.