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In same week as EC closed, the ILAC Education Group announced it had made the "difficult decision" to conclude its operations - with no further detail publicly available for affected students and partners.

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International education providers invest heavily in reaching South Asian students. But their long-term success may depend on what they build in the region, not simply how many applications they generate, says Mukesh Dhamala.

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Just one week on from the US midterm elections, new data shows international students’ interest in studying in the US has jumped by 40%, following two years of decline.

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The university had paused recruitment from Bangladesh as the sector braced for tighter Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) requirements, but deputy vice-chancellor Gary Davies has confirmed that improved data now supports a return.

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At its 40th conference in Sydney, the Australian sector confronted visa uncertainty, global competition and the need to make a more credible case to students and the public.

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ASEAN and UK higher education leaders have called for more locally driven partnerships, backed by clear regulation and funding, as universities look to deepen collaboration on skills, research and AI.

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AIECA has backed mandatory accreditation and a government-supported regulatory model for education agents, as Australia's assistant minister signals openness to reform without imposing a costly licensing scheme.

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At AIEC 2026, leaders said policy uncertainty, public trust and student outcomes are redrawing the competition for global talent.

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International student satisfaction in New Zealand has reached its highest level since national surveying began, though students continue to report difficulties finding work alongside their studies.

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New proposals from Australia would revise the Genuine Student requirement and financial-capacity rules, including possible Australian bank accounts and tougher evidence for certain international student applicants.

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English UK has launched a major review of student protection arrangements following a series of large-scale provider closures that have exposed gaps in existing safeguards for international students.

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BREAKING: The UK government will extend the graduate visa to two years for international graduates of “high-compliance universities” with strong labour market outcomes, according to its 2026 Budget.

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A policy limiting when refugees in Canada can claim asylum has drawn criticism from the international education sector, with detractors pointing out that there are many legitimate reasons why students may find it unsafe to return to their home country.

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Six major Australian education providers have joined a new initiative aiming to put student feedback at the heart of how education agents are evaluated and provide stronger evidence of their contribution to international education.

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A High Court judgment shows that several key sending countries had a near miss in being inncluded in the UK Home Office's study visa breaks. Could fresh changes be on the horizon? Spencer Withrington investigates.

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From slowing student growth and tighter visa settings to the rise of transnational education, Australia's international education sector is entering a new phase. Ahead of AIEC 2026, The PIE looks at five shifts likely to shape conversations on the ground.

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International student recruitment at UK universities has taken another hit, with CAS issuance down almost a quarter year-on-year and visa refusals climbing sharply, new Enroly data suggests.

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A new safe and legal route for refugee students is aiming to bring 40 students to UK universities for September 2027, with around 15 institutions expected to take part in the first cohort.

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Cost and visa concerns are tempering overseas ambitions, an Emeritus survey finds, as international programs in India appeal to students weighing where and how to pursue a global education.

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