Education agencies in Turkey are reporting difficulties obtaining visas for clients who want to study in the UK, blaming inconsistencies at the decision making consulate.

A shake-up of visa regulations to attract more top scientists is on the cards for the UK, with the PM announcing he has instructed the Home Office and BEIS to work on a fast-track visa route to be launched later this year.

The US president discussed the creation of a 'smart person's waiver' for international students studying in the US during a press conference in Japan.

The US is requesting social media profiles from applicants for study visas in order to "protect US citizens", while stakeholders fear the move may result in long delays for visa issuance.

The US Department of Homeland Security has confirmed an increase in SEVP fees for international students on F and M visas by 75%, while schools will see an increase of 76% for certification petition fees.

Many international students in Spain have been left without access to basic rights such as the ability to rent a flat or open a bank account due to bureaucratic delays that have doubled the wait time for residency permits.

The WHO has raised concerns about the UK's immigration policy after several scholars were denied visas to attend the WHO Global Symposium in Liverpool.

Taiwanese students are taking legal action against the Norwegian government in order to be recognised as Taiwanese on their visas.