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 in larger numbers when travel to Australia and New Zealand becomes more possible. Read the original article International students are heading to Canada, the UK and the US in record numbers despite the pandemic, new research by the Mitchell Institute at Victoria University shows.

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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 …

Indian international students in the US outnumber Chinese for the first time in 15 years
1 month ago

Indian international students in the US outnumber Chinese for the first time in 15 years

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — For more than a decade, Chinese students have flocked to the United States, drawn by the prestige of an overseas education and the glamor of the American Dream. During the last academic year, students from India became the largest group of international students in American higher education – knocking China off the top seat for the …

Surge in students choosing US amid policy changes in study-abroad destinations
1 month, 1 week ago

Surge in students choosing US amid policy changes in study-abroad destinations

India Today  

The US is seeing a significant surge in international students expressing “extreme interest” in its education programmes, according to ApplyBoard’s Fall 2024 Student Pulse Survey. This comes amid shifting global preferences as policy changes and rising costs reshape the international education landscape. This shift is tied to policy changes, including Canada’s updated Post-Graduation Work Permit rules, which have limited post-study …

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 …

Chinese studying abroad sees decrease this year
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese studying abroad sees decrease this year

China Daily  

Although the United States is one of the main destinations for Chinese students' undergraduate studies abroad, there have been fewer undergraduate students from the Chinese mainland in recent years, according to a white paper released by overseas education consultancy EIC Education. The White Paper on Undergraduate Chinese Students Studying Abroad was released on Saturday, aiming to provide a planning blueprint …

Australia remains popular choice for Chinese students
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia remains popular choice for Chinese students

China Daily  

By KARL WILSON in Sydney and XU WEIWEI in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-06-05 09:36 People are silhouetted against the Sydney Opera House at sunset in Australia. Australia remains one of the top places for Chinese students to study abroad, with Chinese students applying to Australian universities in record numbers. Chinese students make up 22 percent …

Top students less keen on overseas courses
7 months, 1 week ago

Top students less keen on overseas courses

China Daily  

Students at regular higher education institutions in China have been the most eager to study overseas in the past decade, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Report on Chinese Students' Overseas Study shows that 57 percent of students who chose to study abroad this year were from regular universities, while 26 percent had been students at top-tier institutes. …

After the pandemic, young Chinese again want to study abroad, just not so much in the US
9 months, 1 week ago

After the pandemic, young Chinese again want to study abroad, just not so much in the US

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the Chinese city of Shanghai, two young women seeking an education abroad have both decided against going to the United States, a destination of choice for decades that may be losing its shine. “Between the U.S. and the U.K., the U.K. is safer, and that’s the biggest consideration for my parents.” With an interest in studying abroad …

Indian students think beyond US, and Canada for higher education. Details here
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian students think beyond US, and Canada for higher education. Details here

India Today  

In an ever-evolving world, the quest for knowledge and advancement is indeed pushing boundaries, leading to the exploration of new horizons. In this article, we delve into this trend, the impact of Canada's recent work permit changes for graduates, and the alternative options that Indian students should consider amidst the evolving India-Canada education landscape. Countries like Germany, Australia, and New …

Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas; move likely to impact Indians
11 months ago

Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas; move likely to impact Indians

The Hindu  

Canada has announced that it is imposing an immediate two-year cap on new international student visas to tackle a housing crisis and target institutional "bad actors", a move that is likely to impact Indians planning to study in the country. Mr. Miller earlier this month said that a cap on international students would not be a “one-size-fits-all solution” to housing …

Why is Canada limiting entry of foreign students? Will it impact Indian students? EXPLAINED
11 months ago

Why is Canada limiting entry of foreign students? Will it impact Indian students? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Ottawa: Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on the intake of foreign students after explosive growth in recent years aggravated the country's housing shortage. The new proposals will also set limits on post-graduate work permits issued to foreign students, which will likely force them to return to their home countries. Crackdown on visa It is worth mentioning Canada has …

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 …

Indian students in Canada worried about lack of job opportunities
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian students in Canada worried about lack of job opportunities

The Hindu  

As India-Canada relations strained in the wake of allegations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau against India, there is another major problem that is plaguing Indian students here - lack of job opportunities. In 2022, a total of 226,450 Indian students arrived in Canada to pursue higher education, making India the top source country of new international students entering the …

Studying Abroad: A Guide for Students
1 year, 5 months ago

Studying Abroad: A Guide for Students

Deccan Chronicle  

The study abroad industry is a rapidly growing and changing one. As the world becomes increasingly globalized, the demand for study abroad programs is likely to continue to grow. Studying abroad is a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world. Studying abroad is a great opportunity to explore a new country and culture. One of the …

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 …

Students' study abroad preferences trending toward Asia: Survey
1 year, 7 months ago

Students' study abroad preferences trending toward Asia: Survey

China Daily  

More students from the Chinese mainland are opting to study elsewhere in Asia due to similarities in culture and relatively lower costs, according to a new report released on Tuesday. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Japan and Singapore have become popular destinations for Chinese students pursuing their studies outside the mainland, the report said. For students pursuing undergraduate degrees …

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 …

U.K. inflation: Studying abroad for Indian students gets tougher amid struggle for affordable living
1 year, 11 months ago

U.K. inflation: Studying abroad for Indian students gets tougher amid struggle for affordable living

The Hindu  

Indians may have been issued the largest number of U.K. students visa this year but finding accommodation and surviving in cities where their colleges or universities are based has become a challenge for international students with the increase in inflation. Ria Jain, who completed her bachelor's 7 years ago from the U.K. and has once again chosen the very same …

Indians set to become Australia’s largest group of foreign students
2 years, 2 months ago

Indians set to become Australia’s largest group of foreign students

The Hindu  

New student arrivals in Australia this year will see Indians become its largest group of foreign students as the intake from China sees a decline due to deteriorating ties between the two countries. As of July 2022, 96,000 Indian students were studying in Australia, forming the second largest group of foreign students after China. Though across nationalities there was a …

Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, and UAE emerges as surprise destinations for study abroad: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, and UAE emerges as surprise destinations for study abroad: Report

India Today  

Global student housing platform University Living has released its most recent survey-based report, which gives interesting insights into multiple aspects, including countries that are now emerging as popular choices, increase in traffic for accommodation booking, how the post-pandemic era has changed the study abroad scenario and many more. HERE'S WHAT REPORT STATES: The report further states that apart from the …

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 …

Number of Indian students in US rose by 12%, from China dropped by 8%
2 years, 8 months ago

Number of Indian students in US rose by 12%, from China dropped by 8%

Live Mint  

The number of Indian students in the United States increased by over 12% in 2021, while those from China, which accounts for the largest number, dropped by more than eight per cent, according to an official report. The total number of SEVIS records for active F-1 and M-1 students was 1,236,748 in the calendar year 2021, a decrease of 1.2% …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Over 90% Indian students keen to study abroad: Survey
3 years, 6 months ago

Over 90% Indian students keen to study abroad: Survey

India TV News  

Over 90 per cent Indian students were interested to study abroad in comparison to last year when the world is battling wiith first pandemic wave. According to the survey, 71 per cent students preferred better healthcare infrastructure when they are looking at opportunities abroad. Also, 28 per cent students changed their destination choice from another country to the United Kingdom, …

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 …

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 …

Foreign students show less zeal for US since Trump took over
4 years, 1 month ago

Foreign students show less zeal for US since Trump took over

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — On a recruiting trip to India’s tech hub of Bangalore, Alan Cramb, the president of a reputable Chicago university, answered questions not just about dorms or tuition but also American work visas. After an inaugural address proclaiming “America first,” two travel bans, a suspended refugee program and hints at restricting skilled worker visas widely used by Indians, parents …

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, …

Life after high school in a post-Covid world
4 years, 4 months ago

Life after high school in a post-Covid world

India Today  

Nearly every aspect of human life has been affected by the spread of coronavirus pandemic. It is expected that the pandemic will result in colleges and universities becoming more tech savvy and make education more accessible by automating mundane tasks and day-to-day operations like counselling, student life, career development, etc. According to a survey by counselling organisation Global Reach, a …

There are more than 1 million international students in America. Here’s where they’re from
4 years, 5 months ago

There are more than 1 million international students in America. Here’s where they’re from

CNN  

CNN — International students in the United States could be made to leave the country if their universities decide to only offer online courses, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on Monday night. The move could affect more than one million international students currently studying in the US. According to the Institute of International Education, 2018-2019 was the fourth consecutive year …

Why students are taking a rain-check on post Covid-19 study abroad dreams
4 years, 5 months ago

Why students are taking a rain-check on post Covid-19 study abroad dreams

India Today  

International students applying to UK universities this fall were supposed to be an excited lot. A QS white paper released in June reveals that 78% of prospective international students planning to join university in 2020 expected discounts to their tuition fees if they were to start their university education online before being able to travel to university. If prospective international …

COVID-19 shatters Indian students’ dreams of studying abroad
4 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 shatters Indian students’ dreams of studying abroad

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: June and July are busy months for overseas education consultants as every year hundreds of students approach them to pursue their dream to study abroad. Both the enrolled students and those who want to join foreign campuses are equally worried over the escalating graph of coronavirus transmission, restrictions on international flight service and decreasing job opportunities. Several foreign universities …

Opening-up of educational sector to go on
4 years, 6 months ago

Opening-up of educational sector to go on

China Daily  

China will continue to open up its educational sector, a new guideline issued by the Ministry of Education and seven other departments said on June 18. An official from the ministry's Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges said although the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the global political and economic landscape, and China's development is faced with a more complex external …

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