A province of Canada has launched its own million-dollar retention program specifically for international students, including resource and support provisions. 

A renowned Indian musician has called for Indian province of Goa to open a music academy for both “Indian and international students alike”.

Family and friends have said that the life of an Afghan international student studying in Iran is “in danger” as she is allegedly sick and has been missing for almost a month.

One quarter of US billion-dollar companies have a founder who attended a US university as an international student, according to a report from the National Foundation for American Policy.

International students add between US$338 million-386m to the Swedish economy each year, according to a Swedish Institute report.

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Economic City hosted a virtual meeting with several Irish higher ed bodies showcase the city's investment opportunities.

Around 12 to 15% of our student body is internationals – we think it adds so much to the student experience to have them here

In a landmark move by the Finnish government, international students and their family members will have access to residence permits for the “entire duration” of the students’ studies.