Post-study work rights are a “driving influence” when looking to study abroad, according to new research surveying over 20,000 international students.  

Young people from Nigeria have flocked to social media to share their 'japa' stories, a slang term for 'escape'. But why are so many trying to leave? The PIE investigates.

Canada will allow international graduates with recently expired or close-to-expiring work permits to stay in the country for an additional 18 months.

Australia has announced the list of courses eligible for extended post-study work rights - up to four years for eligible bachelor graduates - ranging from health to education to construction, from July.

While PSW-visa holders are "in a variety of graduate-level roles and with an impressive range of organisations", the UK has not yet benefitted from the full potential of the route.

International graduates who stay and work in Australia earn lower salaries than their domestic counterparts, although the wage gap has reduced since 2021. 

Priti Patel said she is a “great believer” in the graduate scheme as the government proposes plans to reduce the time students can remain in the UK.

Raising awareness among UK employers of the graduate route remains key if the initiative will succeed, but other challenges exist.