For the first time, the Australian government has exercised its powers to cancel an entire course In late 2025, the Australian Parliament passed a package of legislative amendments extending new oversight and regulatory powers...

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Netherlands: Government-commissioned research finds that international students contribute much more than the public cost of hosting them The Dutch government’s economic policy analysis bureau, CPB, has conducted research that shows that international students represent a...

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Korean government introduces new quality controls for universities and agents South Korea met its goal of hosting 300,000 international students by 2027 in mid-2025, two years early, and...

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Australia: Decline in international higher education commencements projected for 2026 Australian universities should not expect an increase in foreign students on their campuses anytime soon, according to Keri...

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The outlook for Indian student mobility through 2030 A new report from QS highlights how Indian demand for study abroad is expected to continue to shift...

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Well-being and pastoral care in TNE: Supporting students to thrive across borders In my previous articles, I have explored why student support must sit at the heart of successful transnational...

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US government warns universities to limit their authorisation of Curricular Practical Training work placements The Trump administration continues to signal its intent to restrict international students’ work opportunities in the United States....

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US Department of State issued 23% fewer study visas to international students in 2025 US Department of State data shows a dramatic -23% reduction in the number of new F-1, M-1, and...

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Recruiting under Canada’s international student cap: Six strategic enrolment gaps that matter Recruitment teams across Canada are working harder than they have in years and still missing their targets. The...

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91ɬ��Podcast: Beyond the brochure: What employability really looks like for students Listen in as ICEF’s Craig Riggs and Martijn van de Veen recap some of the latest developments in...

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Taiwan’s international enrolment up by 17% in 2025/26 Taiwan’s foreign enrolment grew to 140,420 in 2025/26 – a +17% increase from the previous year and an...

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The questions families are actually asking: Inside the student advising conversation in 2026 Five years ago, a typical counselling session began with a list. A student would come in with the...

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