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.
International students who remain in Canada earn between 17% and 38% less than Canadian graduates one year after graduation, a report has found. However, the salary gaps narrow over time.
Japan has pledged to create more opportunities for international students to find work in the country, the government has announced.
International students in Estonia contributed over €10 million in tax over the previous two academic years, research from Statistics Estonia has revealed.
Universities UK International has released a "tool kit" explaining the country’s new post-study work rights in an effort to help businesses benefit from hiring international graduates of UK institutions.
