On-campus study options remain significantly the preferred study preference among postgraduate students, a survey of 16,000 prospective students has found.

International enrolments at Canadian colleges and universities in Canada grew by almost 50,000 in 2019/20 compared to the previous year, statistics show.

International students have spoken of the hardship they are experiencing as a result of Australia’s decision to delay the reopening of its borders, with some saying they have lost thousands of Australian dollars.

Australia has released its long-awaited Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030 which will set a "new direction" for the sector, with a focus on diversification, meeting Australia's skills needs, growth and global competitiveness.

Australia has announced measures to help the country's international education sector "roar back", the government has said, with more than $37 million pumped in for providers most affected by Covid-19 and an extension for some post-study work rights.

Agents have hailed Australia's reopening plan from December 1 as a "sigh of relief" and say it will help to "put Australia back on the map for international students".

The federal government of Australia has set December 1 as the date the country's borders will open for vaccinated students, giving students what stakeholders describe as a "clear pathway" to arriving on the country's shores.

A report has measured the use of virtual exchange over the past year, with 70% of respondents indicating they had increased programming due to Covid-19.