I don't want Chinese students who have come to benefit from the world-class higher education to get caught up in wider geopolitical tensions

The UK government is being urged to bring forward its graduate work visa route to include graduates finishing their studies in 2020.

Australia's federal minister for Education Dan Tehan said the government is considering relaxing rules around post study work visas for international students impacted by Covid-19.

Only 2% of prospective students in South Asia would "totally drop" the idea of studying overseas due to Covid-19, says Global Reach survey.

UK sector bodies have proposed a national loan scheme for students from selected countries among a range of measures to maximise the UK's competitiveness as it kickstarts the recovery of international student recruitment.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has said it will accept applications for study permits and post-graduate work permits even if some documents are missing.

The UK post-study work visa should be fast-tracked into law and extended by six months in order for the UK to maintain its competitive edge in the international student market, the Russell Group has urged.

Only 6% of prospective international students considering studying in the UK know that they can stay in the country and work for two years after graduating, a QS survey has shown.