European Universities Surge in English-Taught Degree Programmes, Rivaling Big Four Destinations
European Universities See Rapid Growth in English-Taught Degree Programmes European universities are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to the traditional "Big Four" study destinations (Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US), offering a growing number of English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes. A recent report by the British Council and Studyportals highlights this trend, showing that Europe is gaining a...
New Zealand Expands Work Visa Rights for Partners of International Students
Immigration New Zealand has broadened work visa eligibility for partners of some international students. Accompanying dependants can now apply for a Partner of Student Work Visa with open work rights if their partner is enrolled in a specified level 7 or 8 bachelor’s or bachelor’s (honours) degree that leads directly to professional registration for a Green List role. Green List...
UK Urges Immigrants, Including Indian Students, to Transition to eVisa by 2025
The UK government has announced plans to fully digitise its immigration system by 2025, urging immigrants to transition from physical documents to eVisas. This shift is part of the Home Office’s broader goal to modernize border and immigration processes. Currently, immigrants use physical biometric residence permits (BRP), visa vignette stickers, or biometric residence cards (BRC) to prove their immigration...
Evolving Trends in India’s Overseas Education Sector: Challenges and Future Outlook
The current trends in India’s education financing sector are challenging the estimated projections for the future of the industry. But is there a silver lining? India's overseas education landscape has faced significant changes over the past year. In 2023, more than 1.2 million students traveled abroad for quality education. This number was expected to reach 1.5 to 2 million by...
UWS Students Protest After Mass MBA Failures at London Campus
International students at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) London campus protested last month after more than 100 were blocked from graduating from their MBA programs. The students, all of whom failed a single module on Leading and Managing Business, accused the university of unfair treatment. Emails obtained by The PIE News reveal that students voiced concerns over...
Breaking: Canada further limits International Student Permits in 2025
The Canadian government has unveiled significant changes to its International Student Program, reducing the number of study permits issued to 437,000 in 2025, down from the 2024 target of 485,000. This is part of broader efforts to manage the growing temporary resident population and ensure sustainable immigration practices. At a press conference on September 18 in Ottawa, Immigration Minister Marc...
UK Government Confirms 20% VAT on Private School Fees Starting January 2025
The UK government has confirmed that, starting 1 January 2025, private school fees and boarding services will be subject to a 20% value-added tax (VAT). This policy, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 29 July 2024, removes the longstanding VAT exemption on private K-12 education and boarding services. The new tax applies to all fee payments made on or...
Telangana Student Drowns in Toronto Lake on His Birthday
A tragic incident occurred in Toronto, Canada, where Praneeth, a student from Telangana, India, drowned while swimming with friends in a lake on his birthday. Praneeth, originally from Meerpet, had moved to Canada in 2019 to pursue his Masters and was celebrating his special day with his friends when the unfortunate event unfolded. Videos taken prior to the incident show...
New Immigration Policies Impacting International Student Flows Could Cost Billions
Key Takeaways: New immigration rules in Australia, Canada, and the UK are set to reduce international student numbers, but at what financial cost?Economic analyses suggest these countries could lose billions of dollars as a result of these policy changes. In recent years, international education has garnered attention in the media, focusing heavily on issues such as housing affordability and healthcare strain...
Germany Expands Work Opportunities for International Students Under New Immigration Act
Germany has introduced new regulations allowing international students to work up to 20 hours per week during their studies, doubling the previous limit of 10 hours. This change, effective from 1 March 2024, is part of the country's Skilled Immigration Act, aimed at addressing labor shortages by attracting and retaining foreign students and skilled workers. For the first time, this...