Universities face uncertain recovery from COVID-19 as first group of international students returns to NSW
3 years ago

Universities face uncertain recovery from COVID-19 as first group of international students returns to NSW

ABC  

After a year of studying online, Bangladeshi student Nora Chowdhury will be one of the first international students to return to New South Wales. "Last year, there was about a reduction of 60 to 80,000 international students as those finishing their courses kind of transitioned out," Dr Hurley said. "Next year is going to be the most difficult for universities … it's going to take some time for those new students to come back and to come back in sufficient numbers." "I think that we're going to recover a lot of ground lost next year, possibly 25 to 50 per cent of the ground, we lost since 2019," Mr Frino said. Mr Frino said regional universities had been impacted the most, with the University of Wollongong losing half of its international students and half of its international income.

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US varsities urge international students to return from winter break by Jan 20
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

US varsities urge international students to return from winter break by Jan 20

Hindustan Times  

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, and several other higher education institutions in the United States have advised their international students and employees to return from winter break before January 20, the day Donald Trump swears in as the 47th President of the United States. A recent Open Doors 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange said that there are …

Canada's cap on foreign students hits hard, college to cut 40 programmes, staff
4 weeks ago

Canada's cap on foreign students hits hard, college to cut 40 programmes, staff

India Today  

The Justin Trudeau government's cap on international students to Canada might have started hurting Canadian colleges. The announcement comes after the Canadian government’s cap on study permits for international students, a response to the country's housing shortage and rising cost of living. The Canadian government's policy change is expected to significantly affect international students, particularly those from India, who make …

US universities warn foreign students amid concerns over Trump's plans on immigration: Report
4 weeks ago

US universities warn foreign students amid concerns over Trump's plans on immigration: Report

Hindustan Times  

Amid concerns over Donald Trump's immigration and mass deportation plans, international students and staff have been advised by US universities to return to campus before the President-elect's inauguration in January, BBC reported. The President-elect's "border czar" Tom Homan had also announced that the Trump administration would focus on increasing workplace raids as part of its immigration enforcement strategy. As a …

University sector in chaos amid uncertainty over government's plan to cap international students
1 month, 1 week ago

University sector in chaos amid uncertainty over government's plan to cap international students

ABC  

The fate of government plans to cap international student enrolments from the start of next year hangs in the balance, with the Coalition yet to announce whether it will support the contentious changes with only two parliament sitting weeks left before the deadline. Labor plans to bring temporary migration numbers back to pre-pandemic levels and crack down on dodgy education …

Universities warn of 'significant' job cuts as international student caps threaten business model
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Universities warn of 'significant' job cuts as international student caps threaten business model

ABC  

More than 1,000 workers could soon lose their jobs as Australia's universities aggressively cut costs ahead of the federal government's proposed international student caps, which are expected to take effect next year. The university blames its financial situation on "changes in government policy the management of international student numbers", though the National Tertiary Education Union accuses ANU of "poor governance …

International students in UK fall short in English, still get degrees: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

International students in UK fall short in English, still get degrees: Report

India Today  

All might not be well with the UK's higher education system. Two anonymous professors from the Russell Group institution claimed that a significant chunk of international students in the UK do not meet the basic requirements, especially English language skills, necessary to obtain a degree – and yet degrees are being awarded. The anonymous professors of the Cambridge-based group also …

Universities warn international student cap could slash numbers further than intended
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Universities warn international student cap could slash numbers further than intended

ABC  

The federal government’s plans to cap international student enrolments could have a greater chilling effect than intended, according to experts and sector leaders who oppose the policy. International student cap splits sector Photo shows About a dozen student are seen talking in a courtyard, in front of a tall sandstone clock tower at the University of Melbourne. The federal government's …

International student cap draws fury from top universities but regional institutions breathe easier
3 months, 3 weeks ago

International student cap draws fury from top universities but regional institutions breathe easier

ABC  

The federal government's plan to cap international student numbers has split the tertiary education sector, drawing uproar from prestigious urban universities but cautious optimism from their regional and suburban competitors. Go8 chief executive Vicki Thomson said it was "an insult" to say those universities were "lucky" to have high international student numbers. " "The government has essentially responded to one …

Australia caps foreign students to 270,000 in 2025 as part of a migration crackdown
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia caps foreign students to 270,000 in 2025 as part of a migration crackdown

Hindustan Times  

Australia will limit the number of foreign students to 270,000 in 2025 as part of a migration crackdown. Support for migration in Australia has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to a poll released by Essential Under the policy, the government will cap new international students at 145,000 for universities and 95,000 for the skills training sector, …

Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown

Hindustan Times  

By Renju Jose Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown SYDNEY, - Australia said on Tuesday it would limit the enrolment number of international students at 270,000 for 2025, as the government looks to rein in record migration that has contributed to a spike in home rental prices. The decision follows a raft of actions since last year …

International students face uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration
4 months, 1 week ago

International students face uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration

Hindustan Times  

International students — long the golden goose for universities and colleges in advanced economies — face an increasingly uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration. And in Australia, where that ratio is even greater at one in 33, the government has proposed caps on foreign enrollments in universities and is targeting “dodgy providers.” The impact …

Fall in international student numbers could lead to 14,000 job losses, peak body warns amid concerns over caps
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fall in international student numbers could lead to 14,000 job losses, peak body warns amid concerns over caps

ABC  

Up to 14,000 workers could lose their jobs if the number of international students arriving in Australia continues to fall, the peak body for universities has warned. But on Tuesday a spokesperson for Education Minister Jason Clare rejected media reports that the government planned to set the cap on international students to 40 per cent of the student body, based …

Group of Eight universities warn they are reliant on international student fees as government looks to cap enrolments
7 months, 1 week ago

Group of Eight universities warn they are reliant on international student fees as government looks to cap enrolments

ABC  

In short: International students make up the largest single source of income for many universities, excluding government grants. Group of Eight universities warn the federal government's proposed cap on international students may damage the sector. Australia's top eight universities say they are "reliant" on international student fees, warning the federal government's proposed caps on foreign enrolments could damage the sector. …

Impact of Covid-19 on study abroad: How students can adapt and succeed
11 months, 1 week ago

Impact of Covid-19 on study abroad: How students can adapt and succeed

India Today  

Covid-19 has instigated transformative shifts across various sectors, and one area profoundly affected is international education. Despite the challenges posed by the global health crisis, there have been substantial positive impacts on the ability of international students to pursue education, especially in the United States and Canada. These changes, ranging from enhanced admissions policies to increased opportunities for building strong …

Canada and US lead, UK surpasses Australia as top study abroad choice for Indians
1 year ago

Canada and US lead, UK surpasses Australia as top study abroad choice for Indians

India Today  

Canada and the US remain top choices for Indian students, while the UK surpasses Australia as the third preferred study destination, as per the Indian Students Mobility Report 2023, signaling shifting trends in international education. Amidst shifting preferences among Indian students, Canada remains the top choice followed closely by the United States. The recent Indian Students Mobility Report 2023 sheds …

International students have returned to US colleges, fueled by a surge from India
1 year, 1 month ago

International students have returned to US colleges, fueled by a surge from India

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — International students attended U.S. universities in surging numbers last year, rebounding from a pandemic slump with the help of a 35% jump in students coming from India, according to a study released Monday. Overall, the number of international students in the U.S. grew by 12% in the 2022-23 academic year, the largest single-year increase in more than 40 …

Thousands of middle class British students ‘will lose out to foreign applicants’
1 year, 5 months ago

Thousands of middle class British students ‘will lose out to foreign applicants’

The Telegraph  

Thousands of middle class British students face missing out to foreign applicants on places at the country’s top universities this summer, with Whitehall figures fearing it could spark a “revolt”. A former director at the admissions service Ucas said universities were sharply increasing the proportion of international students – who pay much higher fees – in a “desperate scramble” to …

5 best countries to study abroad in 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

5 best countries to study abroad in 2023

India Today  

Choosing the right study-abroad destination is one of the most significant decisions an international student will have to make. International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic term and full-time during scheduled course breaks Upon graduation, international students can apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa, in either the Post-Study Work Stream or the …

Top academic expects education sector to bounce back quickly
1 year, 10 months ago

Top academic expects education sector to bounce back quickly

China Daily  

The three years of the COVID-19 epidemic resulted in a major hit to the international education program at Beijing Jiaotong University's College of International Education, according to Liu Yanqing, the school's dean. However, she is confident that international students will soon return to the school's campus, and the number will return to pre-epidemic levels within two years. According to the …

Studying abroad and the future of international exchange in the post COVID education era
1 year, 10 months ago

Studying abroad and the future of international exchange in the post COVID education era

India Today  

International studies have been a well-accepted path and a strong trend for many Indian students over the years. This year, studying abroad flourished once more, In fact, according to the Ministry of External Affairs, over 13 lakh Indian students were projected to be studying abroad by the end of this year, with majority of the students pursuing higher education in …

More students have flown to foreign lands for studies after Covid pandemic: Govt
1 year, 10 months ago

More students have flown to foreign lands for studies after Covid pandemic: Govt

India Today  

More students are going to foreign countries for education after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Centre told Parliament on Friday. Data shared by the Bureau of Immigration under the Ministry of External Affairs suggests that in 2017 - the period before Covid - 4.54 lakh students flew abroad for education, whereas in 2022, the number rose to 7.50 lakh. The government …

Post-Pandemic Brain Drain: Indian Students Fly Abroad in Search of 'Healthier' Study Destinations
2 years, 4 months ago

Post-Pandemic Brain Drain: Indian Students Fly Abroad in Search of 'Healthier' Study Destinations

News 18  

In what seems to be a post-pandemic brain drain, Indian students are not only opting to go abroad for better academic opportunities, but also better healthcare management and living conditions. Pandemic Amplified Need for Better Lifestyle, Healthcare “Better quality of education, robust pedagogy, upward economic mobility of households, better healthcare and living conditions are the major factors contributing to the …

Four out of 10 UK students are being rejected by elite universities
2 years, 4 months ago

Four out of 10 UK students are being rejected by elite universities

Daily Mail  

Overseas students are surpassing British teenagers in gaining entry to some of the country's elite universities, leaving many clambering for places when A-level results are announced this week, it has emerged. Overseas students are surpassing British teenagers in gaining entry to some of the country's elite universities, leaving many clambering for places when A-level results are announced this week 'Selective …

This New Zealand university launches scholarships for Indian students
2 years, 4 months ago

This New Zealand university launches scholarships for Indian students

Live Mint  

With the Pacific country’s borders now fully open, University of Auckland has announced an extensive range of new scholarships for Indian students, with some worth up to $20,000. International students add diversity and richness to our campuses as well as playing a major role in research and in the New Zealand workforce outside the university,” she said. “UoA is delighted …

After COVID isolation, Australia struggles to bring students back
2 years, 8 months ago

After COVID isolation, Australia struggles to bring students back

Al Jazeera  

Australian universities are facing huge losses as international students look elsewhere to study despite reopened borders. Last year, Pakistani student Alee Khalid paid Southern Cross University 8,000 Australian dollars to study computer science on the mutually held assumption Australia’s borders would soon reopen. The university, which is based in northern New South Wales, also pointed out the Australian government’s border …

International students say career opportunities in Australia do not match their qualifications
2 years, 10 months ago

International students say career opportunities in Australia do not match their qualifications

ABC  

When Moin Rahman graduated from the University of Queensland as a qualified civil engineer, he thought his investment in a reputable international university would mean promising career prospects. Key points: People on temporary student visas say they encounter "frictions" which pose barriers to employment Some employers are confused about the temporary visa rules International students have been crying for help …

International students allowed to work more hours to help ease COVID worker shortage
2 years, 11 months ago

International students allowed to work more hours to help ease COVID worker shortage

ABC  

Foreign students will be allowed to pick up more hours to help alleviate worker shortages as more people are forced into isolation due to Australia's Omicron COVID-19 outbreak. Key points: The federal government has removed the 40-hour-a-fortnight working restriction on visa holders International students have welcomed the government's announcement The fuel retailer's association says the decision will ease pressure on …

Year ender 2021: How Covid-19 pandemic affected International education sector and way forward
3 years ago

Year ender 2021: How Covid-19 pandemic affected International education sector and way forward

India Today  

The education sector has been affected by Covid-19 in India and abroad in countless ways. Let's take a look at how the international education sector and foreign education have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the way forward: International Education disrupted in many ways "Education is one of the most fundamental needs, and it is generally not impacted by …

Canada, UK, and US get record international student numbers despite Covid
3 years ago

Canada, UK, and US get record international student numbers despite Covid

Business Standard  

Author provided Our report, Student, interrupted: international education and the pandemic, examined five major destinations for international students: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US. A fall for all and a rebound for some Our report examined student visa data to understand the impact of the pandemic on prospective international students. If so, new international students should enrol …

Australia to allow skilled workers, students entry from December
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia to allow skilled workers, students entry from December

Al Jazeera  

Australia will allow foreign visa holders to enter the country from the start of December, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday, as it takes further steps to restart international travel and support the economy. The rules were relaxed in recent weeks to allow foreign family members of citizens to enter, and Morrison said this will be scaled up from …

Foreign students returning to US, but below pre-COVID levels
3 years, 1 month ago

Foreign students returning to US, but below pre-COVID levels

Associated Press  

BOSTON — International students are returning to U.S. colleges in stronger numbers this year, but the rebound has yet to make up for last year’s historic declines as COVID-19 continues to disrupt academic exchange, according to a new survey. This year’s increase indicates that international students “continue to value a U.S. education and remain committed to pursuing studies in the …

Australian universities’ allure dims for Chinese, Indian students
3 years, 1 month ago

Australian universities’ allure dims for Chinese, Indian students

Al Jazeera  

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Raj Kiran Grewal, who lives in Mohali in India’s Punjab state, saw Australia as the ideal place to do her MBA. “I am really frustrated with the way the college and immigration treated the stranded overseas people including international students, and family members of the people living in Australia as well,” she added, explaining how …

ACT records 13 new COVID-19 cases as international students given the green light to return to university next year
3 years, 2 months ago

ACT records 13 new COVID-19 cases as international students given the green light to return to university next year

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 13 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases. Key points: The ACT has recorded 13 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night The ACT has recorded 13 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night Vaccinated international students can return to study in the ACT for the beginning of …

Victorian school student mask mandate widens as state records 1,838 COVID cases and five deaths
3 years, 2 months ago

Victorian school student mask mandate widens as state records 1,838 COVID cases and five deaths

ABC  

Victorian health authorities will expand the mandatory use of masks indoors at schools in a bid to curb transmission, as the state records another record daily increase in cases. Key points: Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says Victoria is nearing the peak of its COVID outbreak Health authorities are yet to determine when the expanded mask mandate for students will …

International students to return before Christmas in NSW but vaccine requirements lock some out
3 years, 3 months ago

International students to return before Christmas in NSW but vaccine requirements lock some out

ABC  

Hundreds of international students will be welcomed back to NSW before the end of the year but students from China and Nepal will likely be excluded from the pilot plan announced by the state government. "It's a very small initial pilot but it's an important signal that we're opening up to international students again," he said. Universities Australia CEO Catriona …

Class of 2020: 'The reality of being at university during Covid– and what this year's freshers should know'
3 years, 4 months ago

Class of 2020: 'The reality of being at university during Covid– and what this year's freshers should know'

The Telegraph  

Looking back, it was never going to be a normal start for first year students. As soon as term began last September, almost 2,000 freshers at Manchester Metropolitan University were ordered to self-isolate after hundreds tested positive for coronavirus. Things were tense, and on Nov 5, the first day of England’s second national lockdown, thousands of students at Manchester University …

Has COVID killed the dream of a 'full college experience' for university students hoping for so much more?
3 years, 5 months ago

Has COVID killed the dream of a 'full college experience' for university students hoping for so much more?

ABC  

When Macey Holland signed up to do an agriculture degree at university she was looking forward to making new friends, getting her hands dirty on the farm as part of her course and enjoying everything university life had to offer. As universities around the country start pitching to their 2022 recruits, they're promising the "full college experience" for country students …

How to plan study abroad during the Covid-19 crisis
3 years, 5 months ago

How to plan study abroad during the Covid-19 crisis

India Today  

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced universities globally to rethink their higher education strategies, but it has little or no impact on aspiration of international students who are still gung-ho about their overseas education plans. Though many still reassess their study-abroad plans, students worldwide claim the outbreak could not change their plans to get a degree from a top-notch university abroad. …

NSW to welcome back international students under pilot quarantine plan
3 years, 6 months ago

NSW to welcome back international students under pilot quarantine plan

ABC  

International students will be welcomed back to New South Wales from as early as July under a pilot plan announced by the NSW government. Key points: Under the plan up to 250 students a fortnight will arrive on chartered flights Universities will foot the bill for quarantine including security and accommodation About 50,000 international students are waiting to return to …

Covid-19 second wave and its impact on Indian students looking to study abroad
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 second wave and its impact on Indian students looking to study abroad

India Today  

Every year, more than 100,000 students move abroad to pursue higher education. With the second wave of Covid-19 raging across the country, admissions to foreign universities have become a major concern for aspiring students and their parents. July and August are usually the most crucial months for these students as they bid adieu to their home countries and head towards …

Australia Covid-19: Foreign university students given permission to fly in without hotel quarantine
3 years, 7 months ago

Australia Covid-19: Foreign university students given permission to fly in without hotel quarantine

Daily Mail  

Foreign university students will be given special permission to fly into Australia without going into hotel quarantine. Foreign university students have given special permission to fly into Australia without going into hotel quarantine, with the new arrivals starting imminently. The plan comes despite Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announcing in Tuesday's Budget the international border will remain largely closed until the middle …

Central Queensland University head calls for plan for return of international students
3 years, 10 months ago

Central Queensland University head calls for plan for return of international students

ABC  

A Queensland university is calling for an urgent plan to return international students to Australia as pressure mounts for action at National Cabinet this week. Key points: CQU vice-chancellor Nick Klomp is calling for a national strategy to return international students International Education Association of Australia chief executive Phil Honeywood says there is lack of "political will" to rescue international …

Covid measures have not hit quality of college, university education
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid measures have not hit quality of college, university education

Dutch News  

Colleges and universities have been hit hard by the coronavirus measures but so far this has not affected student progress and educational quality, education minister Ingrid van Engelshoven has told MPs. However, the decline in student welfare, more pressure on teachers and lecturers, the lack of work experience places and practical training is cause for worry, the minister said in …

Covid measures have not hit quality of college, university education
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid measures have not hit quality of college, university education

Dutch News  

Colleges and universities have been hit hard by the coronavirus measures but so far this has not affected student progress and educational quality, education minister Ingrid van Engelshoven has told MPs. However, the decline in student welfare, more pressure on teachers and lecturers, the lack of work experience places and practical training is cause for worry, the minister said in …

4 reasons why the UK is emerging as the preferred study destination for international students
4 years, 1 month ago

4 reasons why the UK is emerging as the preferred study destination for international students

India Today  

If you are a student and have decided to put off your higher/ foreign education plans due to the COVID-19, you are not alone. UK universities have implemented Covid-19 support services that international students can access, such as airport pick up services, support through any self-isolation period, and food packages. The students are also being provided online support groups across …

Fears COVID-19 migration drop could damage Australia's cultural makeup
4 years, 1 month ago

Fears COVID-19 migration drop could damage Australia's cultural makeup

ABC  

Australia's blend of different cultures brought by immigrants, migrants and international students has long been a source of pride for many, but there are concerns COVID-19 could alter the country's cultural makeup for a long time to come. "It's sad actually because international students are a big part of Broadway Shopping Centre during the time they are here," he said. …

Covid-19 impact: Best alternative to studying abroad during coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 impact: Best alternative to studying abroad during coronavirus outbreak

India Today  

According to the latest survey by HSBC on overseas education trends in India, around 44 percent of the Indian parents would prefer a 'foreign' education for their children. With all educational institutes continuing to conduct classes online, students desirous of foreign education will miss out on the coveted international living and campus experiences. Campus placements amid coronavirus outbreak: The active …

New trend on the growing number of applications of Indian students in global universities these days
4 years, 2 months ago

New trend on the growing number of applications of Indian students in global universities these days

India Today  

A global pandemic might have resulted in economies collapsing, jobs being lost, furloughs being extended, but the Global Higher Education seems to have survived this uneventful year. New trend on the growing number of applications of Indian students in global universities these days Some of the recent trends that have been observed are: Universities going flexible In order to ensure …

International student numbers set to plummet, due to coronavirus
4 years, 3 months ago

International student numbers set to plummet, due to coronavirus

Dutch News  

The number of international students coming to study in the Netherlands from outside the EU this year maybe down as much as 50%, according to figures from the IND immigration service. Non-EU students have to apply for a residency permit from the IND, and so few have applied this year that immigration service workers are being reassigned to other duties, …

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