Around the world in five

Australia  

Pulse survey indicates early impact of new financial requirements for Australian study visas 

An IDP survey finds that reactions are varied across key student sending markets to Australia’s tighter immigration rules and higher financial requirements and visa fees. The findings suggest, however, that increased financial requirements and application fees could influence the study plans of half (or more) of prospective students 

India 

Hits and misses in Budget 2024 for India's education sector 

In its first full budget since coming to power for the third term, the Modi government has focused on some major funding allocations for different areas in India’s education sector.   

Malta 

Int'l students in Malta can claim back bulk of fees in tax 

International students are turning to Malta for study opportunities – in part due to a scheme that allows them to earn back the majority of their tuition fees once they start working. 

Nepal 

Interest in UK study from Nepal bucks international trends  

Study visa issuance to Nepalese citizens has grown in three of the top four English-speaking destinations. 

United States 

US to ease visa processing for graduates with job offers  

The Biden-Harris administration in the US has announced actions to speed up visa processing for college graduates who hold job offers, sending a positive signal for prospective international students.