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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Australia hiked international student visa fee from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600 from Jul 1: Govt

The fee for international student visas was increased by Australia from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600 with effect from July 1, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday. The hike in visa fees is expected to pose financial challenges to international students, including those from India, intending to pursue their studies in Australia, the minister further said. The written reply of …

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Chinese students 'very much welcome': US official

China Daily

Chinese students are "very much welcome" in the United States and the country is making concerted efforts to continue attracting them, US officials and educators said as the latest industry figures were released on Monday. Despite a 4 percent overall decline from the previous year, China "makes up a substantial portion" of the international student population in the US and …

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Canada ends fast-track programme for international student visas

Hindustan Times

Toronto: In the latest measure targeting international student panning to study at a Canadian institution, Ottawa has announced that it is immediately ending the Student Direct Stream initiative. According to a notice from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Friday, SDS was launched in 2018 to “provide faster processing for eligible post-secondary students” and “eventually opened to legal residents” of …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Dominance in Global Education: A Boon for the Kangaroo Nation

New Indian Express

The recent drubbing handed over to the Indian cricket team by the visiting Kiwis has come as a rude shock to cricketing fans who have historically had a crackling Diwali. While the Indian cricket team's performance has been inconsistent in recent years, the Kiwis' victory has raised questions about the fairness of the competition and the impact of external factors …

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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 …

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2 months ago

Why these international students are glad to be studying at regional universities

ABC

Rosemarie Consignado had always dreamed of studying abroad. Deputy chief executive of the GO8 Matthew Brown said regional universities were quality institutions, but most international students were drawn to vibrant world cities. However, Ms Consignado was one of several international students the ABC spoke to who said they were glad to have ended up at a regional university. Andrew Beer, …

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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 …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

The true scale of Australia's international student industry — in four charts

ABC

The international education industry is big business. On Tuesday, they finally had some answers: The number of international students able to start their studies next year will be capped at 270,000 across the higher education and vocational sector under the government's planned reform, with individual limits to be placed on specific providers. "Even without legislative powers to cap international students, …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany launches 'Opportunity Card' to enhance international student employment, here's all you need to know

Hindustan Times

On June 1, 2024, Germany introduced the Opportunity Card, also known as the 'Chancenkarte,' aimed at simplifying the immigration process for skilled professionals from non-EU countries. This initiative allows individuals to enter Germany and seek employment without the need for a permanent job offer or family sponsorship, marking a significant shift in immigration policy and enhancing opportunities for international student …

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7 months ago

UTAS prepares for fewer students, cuts spending and pauses new hires, after government caps international student numbers

ABC

In short: The University of Tasmania is looking to cut costs and "manage vacancies" due to the "significant budget challenge" of the federal government's cap on international students. The University of Tasmania is looking to cut costs and "manage vacancies" due to the "significant budget challenge" of the federal government's cap on international students. The University of Tasmania is holding …

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7 months ago

International Museum Day: Delhi couples swipe right for #MuseumAesthetic dates

Hindustan Times

Don’t let the idea of planning a date intimidate you any more! On International Museum Day, today, some duos share what excites them to explore the exhibits at the museums through their phone’s lens while donning the rose-tinted glasses of love. It’s also an effort to connect with one's inner child that’s making many “gravitate towards museums” because these places …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Peak education bodies warn against government cap on international student numbers

ABC

Australia's university sector has warned against the federal government's plan to cap international student numbers, as ministers and the International Education Council met Monday morning. their faces can't be seen Tightening of visa processes for migrant workers and international students as the government cracks down on the "broken" migration system in Australia. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said he had …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dynamic answers to big questions

China Daily

We may feel let down by some developed countries not joining or committing to some of the most important climate agreements. Poman Lo — Poman Lo, founder of the Institute of Sustainability and Technology How do Rhodes scholars from so many countries build international bridges in addressing environmental issues? — Michelle Zhou, a student from Tsinghua University High School In …

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11 months ago

Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas to ease housing shortages

India TV News

Ottawa: Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on international student visas to ease pressure on housing, healthcare and other essential services at a time of record immigration. Canada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that there will be a 35 per cent reduction in new study visas in 2024 as the international students' programme has been taken advantage of by …

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1 year ago

Australia is now in the world's top 10 academic performers – but the data paints a complex picture

ABC

Students throughout the world have fallen behind on reading and maths during the pandemic, but Australian teens have managed to buck the trend. Rather than dipping, Australia's results in maths, science and reading have actually held steady since 2018, according to the latest international education rankings. OECD: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development collects data from its 38 member …

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1 year, 3 months ago

EducationUSA University Fair ignites hope despite deportation challenges

The Hindu

The venue of the annual EducationUSA University Fair, Novotel Convention Centre, appears sombre as the dreams of over 5,000 prospective students and the curiosities of their parents took over the premises. This, Mr. Lothumalla says: “The seeds are sown in Hyderabad, they turned into trees in the U.S.” Now, returning to India January 2023 was particularly a new beginning, of …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Canada student visa programme to get a massive facelift

Live Mint

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada is planning to implement a new Trusted Institution framework to its student visa programme by 2024.This framework is a key component of a larger strategy aimed at modernising the International Student Program operated by the IRCC. Although specific details remain limited at this stage, according to reports, the central concept revolves around evaluating post-secondary …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Education Minister Jason Clare floated 'spiky' ideas for university reform. Some are already leaving a sting

ABC

Education Minister Jason Clare chose an echidna for the cover of his interim report into the biggest university reforms in a generation because he wanted "spiky" ideas. First, a reminder of what these university reforms are all about Yesterday was the first report from the Australian Universities Accord, a panel of experts the federal government tasked with creating a "visionary …

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1 year, 6 months ago

International students prepare to embrace the culture of Guizhou

China Daily

Ipatenkova Yulia, a Russian student, delivers a speech. A group of 40 international students from 24 different countries, currently studying at 24 universities in China, embarked on a seven-day trip to explore the cultural wonders of Guizhou on June 2. Ruchiraporn Paengchantuek, a Thai student from Guizhou Minzu University, expressed her perspective on the role of international students as bridges …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Forgotten and abandoned: the Black, international students caught up in Ukraine conflict

The Independent

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1 year, 10 months ago

How to handle stress while studying abroad

The Hindu

The number of Indian students pursuing international education, especially after the pandemic, has increased tremendously. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, it is estimated that more than 1.3 million Indian students are studying studied abroad in 2022. Maintain social connections: Most educational institutions have buddy programmes or student ambassador programmes to help international students acclimatise to the new environment. …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Student orgs. want temporary, not permanent limit on international students

NL Times

Student organizations want a temporary brake on the influx of international students, and not a permanent one, as Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf of Education argued for in parliament on Wednesday. “Not every lecturer can deliver the same quality lectures in English as in Dutch,” said LSVb chairman Joram van Velzen.” A shortage in student housing is another problem. The Randstad and …

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2 years ago

International travel is yet to shake off pandemic blues but students go abroad in record numbers

The Hindu

Even as international travel, whether for employment or tourism or business, is yet to fully bounce back from its pandemic-induced trough, the first 11 months of 2022 have witnessed a record number of Indian students go abroad on student visas. The data compiled by the BoI, which collects the data on Indians going abroad based either on their verbal disclosure …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Medibank says all customers' personal data compromised by cyber attack

ABC

Medibank has confirmed the criminal entity behind the cyber attack on the company had access to the data of at least 4 million customers, some of which includes health claims. Key points: The hacker accessed all Medibank, ahm and international student customers' personal data The hacker also accessed significant amounts of data on health claims Medibank expects its investigation to …

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Australia hiked international student visa fee from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600 from Jul 1: Govt

Chinese students 'very much welcome': US official

Canada ends fast-track programme for international student visas

India's Dominance in Global Education: A Boon for the Kangaroo Nation

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

Why these international students are glad to be studying at regional universities

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

The true scale of Australia's international student industry — in four charts

Germany launches 'Opportunity Card' to enhance international student employment, here's all you need to know

UTAS prepares for fewer students, cuts spending and pauses new hires, after government caps international student numbers

International Museum Day: Delhi couples swipe right for #MuseumAesthetic dates

Peak education bodies warn against government cap on international student numbers

Dynamic answers to big questions

Canada announces two-year cap on international student visas to ease housing shortages

Australia is now in the world's top 10 academic performers – but the data paints a complex picture

EducationUSA University Fair ignites hope despite deportation challenges

Canada student visa programme to get a massive facelift

Education Minister Jason Clare floated 'spiky' ideas for university reform. Some are already leaving a sting

International students prepare to embrace the culture of Guizhou

Forgotten and abandoned: the Black, international students caught up in Ukraine conflict

How to handle stress while studying abroad

Student orgs. want temporary, not permanent limit on international students

International travel is yet to shake off pandemic blues but students go abroad in record numbers

Medibank says all customers' personal data compromised by cyber attack