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More than half of India’s ranked universities improved their position in the QS World University Rankings 2027 , with 18 institutions achieving their highest-ever positions as gains increasingly spread beyond the country’s elite Indian…

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More than half of India’s ranked universities improved their position in the QS World University Rankings 2027 , with 18 institutions achieving their highest-ever positions as gains increasingly spread beyond the country’s elite Indian…

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Ben Moller, Britain’s Deputy High Commissioner to India, opened with a positive case for the bilateral relationship at the Cambridge India Business Dialogue late last month. Pointing to UK campus expansions across India and noting that…

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Ben Moller, Britain’s Deputy High Commissioner to India, opened with a positive case for the bilateral relationship at the Cambridge India Business Dialogue late last month. Pointing to UK campus expansions across India and noting that…

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Study abroad is frequently framed as life-changing. The narratives are familiar: expanded horizons, newfound confidence, personal growth. But for many students, particularly those historically underrepresented in international education,…

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Study abroad is frequently framed as life-changing. The narratives are familiar: expanded horizons, newfound confidence, personal growth. But for many students, particularly those historically underrepresented in international education,…

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The penalty follows revelations last year that a technical issue in IELTS’s automated marking system resulted in score corrections for thousands of test takers, prompting concerns about the impact on international students, migrants and…

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The penalty follows revelations last year that a technical issue in IELTS’s automated marking system resulted in score corrections for thousands of test takers, prompting concerns about the impact on international students, migrants and…

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For an Indian student, the dream of studying abroad is rarely just an individual dream. It is a family aspiration. It represents years of planning, saving, sacrifices, and often a significant financial commitment from parents who want to…

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For an Indian student, the dream of studying abroad is rarely just an individual dream. It is a family aspiration. It represents years of planning, saving, sacrifices, and often a significant financial commitment from parents who want to…

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Nigerian agents are reportedly being targeted by police or hired security services to retrieve large deposit payments students have paid when applying to study in the UK. Meanwhile, concerns are escalating over the future safety of…

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Nigerian agents are reportedly being targeted by police or hired security services to retrieve large deposit payments students have paid when applying to study in the UK. Meanwhile, concerns are escalating over the future safety of…

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India is now the largest source of international students globally, sending more students to the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada than any other country. The recruitment infrastructure that gets them there is well…

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India is now the largest source of international students globally, sending more students to the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada than any other country. The recruitment infrastructure that gets them there is well…

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the maximum tuition fee remittance for students studying overseas from $15,000 to $25,000 per semester as part of broader reforms aimed at improving access to foreign exchange. The revised…

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the maximum tuition fee remittance for students studying overseas from $15,000 to $25,000 per semester as part of broader reforms aimed at improving access to foreign exchange. The revised…

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Choosing a career path as a teenager can feel overwhelming. I remember, quite a few moons ago, weighing up all the options in front of me and wondering which course would give me the best chance of employment, but also whether I’d actually…

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Choosing a career path as a teenager can feel overwhelming. I remember, quite a few moons ago, weighing up all the options in front of me and wondering which course would give me the best chance of employment, but also whether I’d actually…

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Describe yourself in three words or phrases. Outgoing. Frenetic. Inquisitive. What do you like most about your job? I love the international aspect of it. I love the fact that we do actually help people change their lives. There’s a…

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Describe yourself in three words or phrases. Outgoing. Frenetic. Inquisitive. What do you like most about your job? I love the international aspect of it. I love the fact that we do actually help people change their lives. There’s a…

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Pakistan didn’t just grow quickly as a UK recruitment market. It grew faster than the system could handle. In less than five years, the country moved from a secondary source market to one of the UK’s most important student pipelines. Visa…

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Pakistan didn’t just grow quickly as a UK recruitment market. It grew faster than the system could handle. In less than five years, the country moved from a secondary source market to one of the UK’s most important student pipelines. Visa…

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The new security product was launched at DETcon London 2026, at the University of London, marking a new innovation in test security and fraud prevention in high-stakes language testing. The use of earbud devices to cheat in exams is on the…

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The new security product was launched at DETcon London 2026, at the University of London, marking a new innovation in test security and fraud prevention in high-stakes language testing. The use of earbud devices to cheat in exams is on the…

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The world’s largest agent, IDP Education , has partnered with Bravo Migration , an Australian-based migration services organisation, to provide approved visa support for international students and migrants navigating an increasingly…

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The world’s largest agent, IDP Education , has partnered with Bravo Migration , an Australian-based migration services organisation, to provide approved visa support for international students and migrants navigating an increasingly…

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Blake Stephenson, MP for Mid Bedfordshire, said the government was “acting without sense and rationale” by pressing ahead with plans for a government SELT – known as the HOELT – to be fully remote . “Remote tests are extremely vulnerable…

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Blake Stephenson, MP for Mid Bedfordshire, said the government was “acting without sense and rationale” by pressing ahead with plans for a government SELT – known as the HOELT – to be fully remote . “Remote tests are extremely vulnerable…

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News of the suspension emerged after the Home Office released an updated register of student sponsors on June 9, revealing London’s Bloomsbury Institute is no longer licensed to sponsor migrant students. The official suspension comes one…

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News of the suspension emerged after the Home Office released an updated register of student sponsors on June 9, revealing London’s Bloomsbury Institute is no longer licensed to sponsor migrant students. The official suspension comes one…

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Generative AI has moved from novelty to normality at remarkable speed. In UK higher education, it is already part of everyday student life: a 2026 HEPI/Kortext survey found that 95% of full-time undergraduates now use generative AI in some…

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Generative AI has moved from novelty to normality at remarkable speed. In UK higher education, it is already part of everyday student life: a 2026 HEPI/Kortext survey found that 95% of full-time undergraduates now use generative AI in some…

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While the name change was developed independently at each university, leaders at both institutions told The PIE News they arrived at remarkably similar conclusions – traditional labels such as “language institute”, “foundation studies” and…

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While the name change was developed independently at each university, leaders at both institutions told The PIE News they arrived at remarkably similar conclusions – traditional labels such as “language institute”, “foundation studies” and…

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The initiative will provide up to one year of credit across eight degrees spanning tourism, hotel management, science, IT, business, nursing and education, potentially saving students up to A$17,000 in tuition costs. Announcing the move,…

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The initiative will provide up to one year of credit across eight degrees spanning tourism, hotel management, science, IT, business, nursing and education, potentially saving students up to A$17,000 in tuition costs. Announcing the move,…

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The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) released its 2026 edition last week, which saw 37 of Canada’s 38 ranked universities slip compared to 2025, while the University of Toronto maintained its position as Canada’s top institution…

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The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) released its 2026 edition last week, which saw 37 of Canada’s 38 ranked universities slip compared to 2025, while the University of Toronto maintained its position as Canada’s top institution…

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According to analysis from the British Council, the approvals continue an upward trajectory after years of decline. A total of 285 partnerships were approved in 2025, taking the total number of Sino-foreign partnerships in China to 1,589.…

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According to analysis from the British Council, the approvals continue an upward trajectory after years of decline. A total of 285 partnerships were approved in 2025, taking the total number of Sino-foreign partnerships in China to 1,589.…

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According to the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), 91,054 Japanese students studied abroad in fiscal 2024, up 1,875 from the previous year but still around 20% below the record 115,146 students recorded in fiscal 2018. The…

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According to the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), 91,054 Japanese students studied abroad in fiscal 2024, up 1,875 from the previous year but still around 20% below the record 115,146 students recorded in fiscal 2018. The…

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A few years ago, I was asked to present to an annual international education conference on the topic of “Strategic Marketing in Turbulent Times”. My slides were illustrated with examples of all the geopolitical, economic, and legislative…

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A few years ago, I was asked to present to an annual international education conference on the topic of “Strategic Marketing in Turbulent Times”. My slides were illustrated with examples of all the geopolitical, economic, and legislative…

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The UK generated approximately £9.3m in visa fees from refused students over the last 12 months Visa records show refused Pakistani students paid over £2.5m in a year, including over £1m in fees during the last winter intake The cost of…

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The UK generated approximately £9.3m in visa fees from refused students over the last 12 months Visa records show refused Pakistani students paid over £2.5m in a year, including over £1m in fees during the last winter intake The cost of…

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It comes as expectations around agent transparency come to the fore in the UK, which now requires institutions to include agent details on the international students’ CAS where a third party was used in their recruitment. They must also…

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It comes as expectations around agent transparency come to the fore in the UK, which now requires institutions to include agent details on the international students’ CAS where a third party was used in their recruitment. They must also…

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This year’s annual NAFSA Conference heard many discussions about the relative decline of traditional study destinations amid rising popularity of countries in Europe and Asia. The launch of a new report from Keystone Education Group ,…

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This year’s annual NAFSA Conference heard many discussions about the relative decline of traditional study destinations amid rising popularity of countries in Europe and Asia. The launch of a new report from Keystone Education Group ,…

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For decades, Vietnam has been one of Asia’s most dynamic outbound student markets, with families investing heavily in overseas education opportunities in destinations such as Australia, the UK, France and the US. But as the country’s…

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For decades, Vietnam has been one of Asia’s most dynamic outbound student markets, with families investing heavily in overseas education opportunities in destinations such as Australia, the UK, France and the US. But as the country’s…

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The international education sector still describes Turkey in a familiar shorthand: a mid-sized sending market, growing steadily, with high visa approval rates and well-prepared applicants. The numbers support that picture. UNESCO records…

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The international education sector still describes Turkey in a familiar shorthand: a mid-sized sending market, growing steadily, with high visa approval rates and well-prepared applicants. The numbers support that picture. UNESCO records…

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The US State Department will slash the number of visa processing embassies and consulates in Africa from nearly 50 to 20 in the coming weeks, an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press has revealed. Given Trump’s existing travel ban…

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The US State Department will slash the number of visa processing embassies and consulates in Africa from nearly 50 to 20 in the coming weeks, an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press has revealed. Given Trump’s existing travel ban…

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Institutions that admit those hoping to “game the system” will fall foul of a revamped compliance system designed to deter non-genuine international students, the Home Office warned in a statement today. It revealed that it had contacted…

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Institutions that admit those hoping to “game the system” will fall foul of a revamped compliance system designed to deter non-genuine international students, the Home Office warned in a statement today. It revealed that it had contacted…

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The findings suggest consolidation could become an increasingly prominent feature of the higher education landscape, with universities exploring mergers alongside digital transformation projects, shared procurement arrangements and…

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The findings suggest consolidation could become an increasingly prominent feature of the higher education landscape, with universities exploring mergers alongside digital transformation projects, shared procurement arrangements and…

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The discussion focused on how cross-border partnerships between UK and Malaysian institutions can support students to build both creative and technical skills through industry-linked learning opportunities. A key element of the…

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The discussion focused on how cross-border partnerships between UK and Malaysian institutions can support students to build both creative and technical skills through industry-linked learning opportunities. A key element of the…

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For young people weighing up their options in international higher education today, the question is rarely straightforward. It is no longer simply: where and what do I wish to study? It has become, with increasing urgency: will this…

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For young people weighing up their options in international higher education today, the question is rarely straightforward. It is no longer simply: where and what do I wish to study? It has become, with increasing urgency: will this…

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The event highlighted a design mentorship programme centred on pewter, a heritage material strongly associated with Malaysia through Royal Selangor. The initiative introduced students to traditional manufacturing techniques alongside…

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The event highlighted a design mentorship programme centred on pewter, a heritage material strongly associated with Malaysia through Royal Selangor. The initiative introduced students to traditional manufacturing techniques alongside…

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After UK visa rejection rates soared over the winter, thousands of students from countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh are now being told their tuition fee deposits are non-refundable. The PIE investigates the scale of the problem and how…

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After UK visa rejection rates soared over the winter, thousands of students from countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh are now being told their tuition fee deposits are non-refundable. The PIE investigates the scale of the problem and how…

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Data aggregated by Destination for Education – a coalition representing six leading international education pathway providers (INTO, Kaplan, Cambridge Education Group, Navitas, Oxford International, and Study Group) – shows that from 2025…

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Data aggregated by Destination for Education – a coalition representing six leading international education pathway providers (INTO, Kaplan, Cambridge Education Group, Navitas, Oxford International, and Study Group) – shows that from 2025…

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Speaking at EnrolyCon 2026 in London, representatives from the University of East London , Edinburgh Napier University and Cardiff Metropolitan University described a sector grappling with unpredictable visa outcomes , mounting…

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Speaking at EnrolyCon 2026 in London, representatives from the University of East London , Edinburgh Napier University and Cardiff Metropolitan University described a sector grappling with unpredictable visa outcomes , mounting…

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Universities are keeping a close watch on rising airfares and potential flight disruption ahead of upcoming student intakes, with some warning that higher travel costs and visa delays could complicate arrivals and increase deferrals. For…

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Universities are keeping a close watch on rising airfares and potential flight disruption ahead of upcoming student intakes, with some warning that higher travel costs and visa delays could complicate arrivals and increase deferrals. For…

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Following The PIE News’s investigation into an apparent blind spot in the calculation of the new Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) metrics , the Home Office has amended the wording of the policy as the rule changes come into force for UK…

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Following The PIE News’s investigation into an apparent blind spot in the calculation of the new Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) metrics , the Home Office has amended the wording of the policy as the rule changes come into force for UK…

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Hitesh Parashar, chief business officer at Credila Financial Services Limited (formerly known as HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited), shares an industry view on why this matters. Many students look beyond their home countries in…

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Hitesh Parashar, chief business officer at Credila Financial Services Limited (formerly known as HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited), shares an industry view on why this matters. Many students look beyond their home countries in…

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From June 1, the UK government is implementing revised Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) metrics for student sponsor licence holders, alongside a new Red, Amber, Green (RAG) rating system designed to assess institutions’ performance across…

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From June 1, the UK government is implementing revised Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) metrics for student sponsor licence holders, alongside a new Red, Amber, Green (RAG) rating system designed to assess institutions’ performance across…

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New Zealand has confirmed a November 16 launch date for its new Short-term Graduate Work Visa, publishing further implementation details for post-study work reforms aimed at strengthening pathways from study to employment for international…

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New Zealand has confirmed a November 16 launch date for its new Short-term Graduate Work Visa, publishing further implementation details for post-study work reforms aimed at strengthening pathways from study to employment for international…

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Data from the sector revealed a 4.8% year-on-year drop in student numbers in 2025, alongside a 10.9% fall in student weeks, delegates at English UK’s members’ conference last week heard. However, the juniors market remains relatively…

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Data from the sector revealed a 4.8% year-on-year drop in student numbers in 2025, alongside a 10.9% fall in student weeks, delegates at English UK’s members’ conference last week heard. However, the juniors market remains relatively…

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Hosted by the China-Britain Business Council at the Underglobe in London, the event brought together leaders from business, education, culture, and innovation to recognise organisations making meaningful contributions to UK-China…

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Hosted by the China-Britain Business Council at the Underglobe in London, the event brought together leaders from business, education, culture, and innovation to recognise organisations making meaningful contributions to UK-China…

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Every year, thousands of Pakistani students work hard to get a place at a UK university. They save money, gather documents and pay fees all in the hope of studying in Britain. But for many, the dream does not end with a degree. It ends…

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Every year, thousands of Pakistani students work hard to get a place at a UK university. They save money, gather documents and pay fees all in the hope of studying in Britain. But for many, the dream does not end with a degree. It ends…

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Students who appeal through the administrative review process are not currently included in BCA visa refusal rate calculations The current backlog of administrative review cases extends to a six-month wait for a decision, meaning a large…

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Students who appeal through the administrative review process are not currently included in BCA visa refusal rate calculations The current backlog of administrative review cases extends to a six-month wait for a decision, meaning a large…

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Pakistan has introduced a new regulatory framework for dual, double and joint degree programs alongside broader revisions to its transnational education (TNE) policy, in a move aimed at tightening oversight of international collaborations…

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Pakistan has introduced a new regulatory framework for dual, double and joint degree programs alongside broader revisions to its transnational education (TNE) policy, in a move aimed at tightening oversight of international collaborations…

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Institutions including the University of Hull and the University of Kent have been refusing to refund tuition fee deposits for students who have had their visa rejected More than 40% of Pakistani applicants were refused a study visa for…

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Institutions including the University of Hull and the University of Kent have been refusing to refund tuition fee deposits for students who have had their visa rejected More than 40% of Pakistani applicants were refused a study visa for…

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Levies are hardly new. Travellers routinely pay tourist taxes, hotel levies and airport charges, often with little objection when the purpose is clear and the cost feels proportionate. International education is no different. Only recently…

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Levies are hardly new. Travellers routinely pay tourist taxes, hotel levies and airport charges, often with little objection when the purpose is clear and the cost feels proportionate. International education is no different. Only recently…

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Today, higher education has become much more than a milestone or a fancy degree for most students. Instead, most folks are becoming outcome-oriented, applying for courses abroad and now considering the potential return on their financial…

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Today, higher education has become much more than a milestone or a fancy degree for most students. Instead, most folks are becoming outcome-oriented, applying for courses abroad and now considering the potential return on their financial…

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The post What’s the latest on UK university compliance? appeared first on The PIE News .

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The post What’s the latest on UK university compliance? appeared first on The PIE News .

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Earlier this week, I was sitting at the dinner table with my five-year-old daughter trying to decode a bowl of alphabetti spaghetti. It struck me that the exercise was not entirely dissimilar to interpreting Australia’s latest…

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Earlier this week, I was sitting at the dinner table with my five-year-old daughter trying to decode a bowl of alphabetti spaghetti. It struck me that the exercise was not entirely dissimilar to interpreting Australia’s latest…

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As remote English language testing becomes more widespread for high-stakes purposes, is it time to stop and ask: how can it be delivered in a way that is fit for purpose? In a recent letter to the Financial Times , I highlighted two…

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As remote English language testing becomes more widespread for high-stakes purposes, is it time to stop and ask: how can it be delivered in a way that is fit for purpose? In a recent letter to the Financial Times , I highlighted two…

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Communications seen by The PIE News indicate that an incident in the city of Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan “significantly escalated” in April 2026 when an unknown assailant “posed a serious threat to staff safety” by brandishing a gun…

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Communications seen by The PIE News indicate that an incident in the city of Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan “significantly escalated” in April 2026 when an unknown assailant “posed a serious threat to staff safety” by brandishing a gun…

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UK Home Office data published today has revealed a 30% year-on-year decline in study visa applications to the UK from January to March 2026. High refusal rates from Q4 2025 have been sustained, driving the study visa issuance rate down 32%…

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UK Home Office data published today has revealed a 30% year-on-year decline in study visa applications to the UK from January to March 2026. High refusal rates from Q4 2025 have been sustained, driving the study visa issuance rate down 32%…

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English UK has published an updated version of its 2026 position paper , urging the UK government to accelerate reforms affecting the English language teaching (ELT) sector and international education strategy, as it warns that recent…

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English UK has published an updated version of its 2026 position paper , urging the UK government to accelerate reforms affecting the English language teaching (ELT) sector and international education strategy, as it warns that recent…

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Canada’s high commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, has said Canadian universities and colleges are preparing for a stronger presence in India through branch campuses, joint degrees and talent mobility partnerships, as the two…

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Canada’s high commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, has said Canadian universities and colleges are preparing for a stronger presence in India through branch campuses, joint degrees and talent mobility partnerships, as the two…

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According to a recent TerraTern survey of more than 2,800 students and early-career professionals across smaller Indian cities, Germany emerged as the most preferred destination, with 75% selecting it as their top choice, followed by the…

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According to a recent TerraTern survey of more than 2,800 students and early-career professionals across smaller Indian cities, Germany emerged as the most preferred destination, with 75% selecting it as their top choice, followed by the…

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Addressing education ministers gathered at the London forum, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate framed girls’ education as an urgent challenge rather than a long‑term aspiration. In the occupied West Bank, she said, Palestinian girls face…

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Addressing education ministers gathered at the London forum, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate framed girls’ education as an urgent challenge rather than a long‑term aspiration. In the occupied West Bank, she said, Palestinian girls face…

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Emily Konstantas, CEO of the The Safeguarding Alliance , and Fiona Cottam, principal of Hartland International School in the UAE, pushed for a coordinated global approach to child protection at last week’s Council of British International…

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Emily Konstantas, CEO of the The Safeguarding Alliance , and Fiona Cottam, principal of Hartland International School in the UAE, pushed for a coordinated global approach to child protection at last week’s Council of British International…

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Sir Nick said he had become “somewhat radicalised” by his experience in Silicon Valley, which had convinced him of the need for Europe to “get its act together” on AI. Sir Nick, formerly the leader of the Liberal Democrats and UK deputy…

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Sir Nick said he had become “somewhat radicalised” by his experience in Silicon Valley, which had convinced him of the need for Europe to “get its act together” on AI. Sir Nick, formerly the leader of the Liberal Democrats and UK deputy…

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The annual initiative, organised by Duolingo in partnership with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Modern Languages, saw participants collectively studying 43 languages. This year’s challenge saw parliamentarians and vice chancellors…

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The annual initiative, organised by Duolingo in partnership with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Modern Languages, saw participants collectively studying 43 languages. This year’s challenge saw parliamentarians and vice chancellors…

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“Cooperation is more important than ever and we’re on the right path,” EU ambassador Pedro Serrano told the IHEF 2026 conference last week. “There is no doubt the EU and UK are not only partners but friends.” Serrano welcomed the UK’s…

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“Cooperation is more important than ever and we’re on the right path,” EU ambassador Pedro Serrano told the IHEF 2026 conference last week. “There is no doubt the EU and UK are not only partners but friends.” Serrano welcomed the UK’s…

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UK government data released today revealed a 40% year-over-year decline in study visa applications this April, with 8,900 international students applying to study in the UK, compared to 14,800 the previous year. The decline brings the…

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UK government data released today revealed a 40% year-over-year decline in study visa applications this April, with 8,900 international students applying to study in the UK, compared to 14,800 the previous year. The decline brings the…

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The Office for Students’ (OfS) new financial sustainability report found 36% of English institutions reported deficits last year – a slight improvement of the 43% figure predicted by the watchdog in its last annual report. Though better…

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The Office for Students’ (OfS) new financial sustainability report found 36% of English institutions reported deficits last year – a slight improvement of the 43% figure predicted by the watchdog in its last annual report. Though better…

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The two universities have signed an agreement as the first step toward bringing the institutions together from August 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. Under the proposal, Cranfield University would become part of King’s College…

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The two universities have signed an agreement as the first step toward bringing the institutions together from August 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. Under the proposal, Cranfield University would become part of King’s College…

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A group of UK universities has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening pathways for Chinese students, as institutions look to move beyond competition and towards collaboration in a challenging recruitment market. The High…

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A group of UK universities has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening pathways for Chinese students, as institutions look to move beyond competition and towards collaboration in a challenging recruitment market. The High…

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Ask most employers what they struggle to find, and the answer is rarely knowledge. What they do struggle to find is capability. The ability to apply ideas, make decisions, and operate in uncertain environments. Yet much of higher education…

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Ask most employers what they struggle to find, and the answer is rarely knowledge. What they do struggle to find is capability. The ability to apply ideas, make decisions, and operate in uncertain environments. Yet much of higher education…

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Agent performance data has been published by Education New Zealand, focusing on agent-led student visa applications from nine countries: Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam The data does not…

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Agent performance data has been published by Education New Zealand, focusing on agent-led student visa applications from nine countries: Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam The data does not…

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The cross-party Education Committee warned that the collapse of a major UK university is now “a real possibility, not a theoretical warning”, urging the government to introduce an early warning system and set out clear intervention…

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The cross-party Education Committee warned that the collapse of a major UK university is now “a real possibility, not a theoretical warning”, urging the government to introduce an early warning system and set out clear intervention…

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Institutions are therefore being urged to adopt more agile, proactive and student-centred strategies to better withstand visa-related disruption and sustain international enrolment, despite difficult external circumstances. “Policy…

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Institutions are therefore being urged to adopt more agile, proactive and student-centred strategies to better withstand visa-related disruption and sustain international enrolment, despite difficult external circumstances. “Policy…

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Study Group , which delivers international pathway programs for university students worldwide, is changing hands again, with Arete Education acquiring the company, it was announced last week. The deal, whose financial terms were not…

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Study Group , which delivers international pathway programs for university students worldwide, is changing hands again, with Arete Education acquiring the company, it was announced last week. The deal, whose financial terms were not…

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At this year’s International Higher Education Forum (IHEF) , much of the discussion focused on the pressures facing international student recruitment: slowing demand in key markets, rising competition from established and emerging…

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At this year’s International Higher Education Forum (IHEF) , much of the discussion focused on the pressures facing international student recruitment: slowing demand in key markets, rising competition from established and emerging…

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Skills minister warns universities against prioritising cashflow and “bums on seats” over quality as local communities question role of HE Danger of worsening reputation amid current political climate, with anti-immigration Reform party…

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Skills minister warns universities against prioritising cashflow and “bums on seats” over quality as local communities question role of HE Danger of worsening reputation amid current political climate, with anti-immigration Reform party…

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Malta is often perceived as a lifestyle destination. How do you respond to the idea that students come more for the experience than for serious study? This is a perception we are very aware of, and in many ways it is understandable. Malta…

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Malta is often perceived as a lifestyle destination. How do you respond to the idea that students come more for the experience than for serious study? This is a perception we are very aware of, and in many ways it is understandable. Malta…

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Over the past decade, the awards have become a fixture in the global education calendar, recognising the people and organisations driving innovation, impact and excellence across international education. This year’s finalists span 21…

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Over the past decade, the awards have become a fixture in the global education calendar, recognising the people and organisations driving innovation, impact and excellence across international education. This year’s finalists span 21…

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Universities are facing four modern horsemen of the apocalypse. Technology, geopolitics, job market disruption and changing student values mean it is no longer business as usual. But while things look gloomy, we must remember that over…

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Universities are facing four modern horsemen of the apocalypse. Technology, geopolitics, job market disruption and changing student values mean it is no longer business as usual. But while things look gloomy, we must remember that over…

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At The PIE Live Europe 2026 in March, Sir Steve Smith revealed the Home Office and Cabinet Office will be members of ESAG, the ministerially led committee that will formulate action plans to deliver the UK’s international education…

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At The PIE Live Europe 2026 in March, Sir Steve Smith revealed the Home Office and Cabinet Office will be members of ESAG, the ministerially led committee that will formulate action plans to deliver the UK’s international education…

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Taith, Wales’ international learning exchange initiative, has introduced measures to make overseas opportunities more inclusive, particularly for those who have not traditionally engaged in such programs. Changes include simplified…

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Taith, Wales’ international learning exchange initiative, has introduced measures to make overseas opportunities more inclusive, particularly for those who have not traditionally engaged in such programs. Changes include simplified…

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Published this week, Shared Institutions: Perspectives on the role of universities in national and local life draws on conversations with senior figures from higher education, politics and civil society. The report sets out that while…

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Published this week, Shared Institutions: Perspectives on the role of universities in national and local life draws on conversations with senior figures from higher education, politics and civil society. The report sets out that while…

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In an era in which government support is not always solidly displayed for higher education, universities must do more to demonstrate relevance to local communities. Speaking at the Univeristas 21 Leadership Summit in Glasgow, which brought…

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In an era in which government support is not always solidly displayed for higher education, universities must do more to demonstrate relevance to local communities. Speaking at the Univeristas 21 Leadership Summit in Glasgow, which brought…

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New Zealand has, for the first time, signed a dedicated annex on student mobility and post-study work rights with India as part of its free trade agreement (FTA), placing education and skills pathways at the centre of bilateral ties. The…

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New Zealand has, for the first time, signed a dedicated annex on student mobility and post-study work rights with India as part of its free trade agreement (FTA), placing education and skills pathways at the centre of bilateral ties. The…

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The magic of the UK higher education sector lies in its diversity. Whether old or new, urban or rural, multi‑faculty or specialist, the UK is blessed with a rich range of institutions that cater to different student needs and ambitions. We…

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The magic of the UK higher education sector lies in its diversity. Whether old or new, urban or rural, multi‑faculty or specialist, the UK is blessed with a rich range of institutions that cater to different student needs and ambitions. We…

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Despite a challenging macro environment and ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting international mobility, the Indian education loan sector continues to be supported by strong structural demand. India’s large young population (aged 15-29…

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Despite a challenging macro environment and ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting international mobility, the Indian education loan sector continues to be supported by strong structural demand. India’s large young population (aged 15-29…

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Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe shone a light on the “real problems” facing international students and UK universities in the House of Lords yesterday, compelling policymakers to meet with sector leaders to work on solutions. She…

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Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe shone a light on the “real problems” facing international students and UK universities in the House of Lords yesterday, compelling policymakers to meet with sector leaders to work on solutions. She…

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Earlier this year, school and universities across the Gulf – including the UAE, Oman, and Qatar – were instructed to move leaning online as a precautionary measure after the region was hit by a wave of retaliatory strikes as Iran…

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Earlier this year, school and universities across the Gulf – including the UAE, Oman, and Qatar – were instructed to move leaning online as a precautionary measure after the region was hit by a wave of retaliatory strikes as Iran…

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With outbound numbers down 30% in the past two years – reflecting fewer students leaving India each year – amid tighter policies and rising costs, the study abroad market may be slowing. But consultancies say the dip is “temporary” as they…

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With outbound numbers down 30% in the past two years – reflecting fewer students leaving India each year – amid tighter policies and rising costs, the study abroad market may be slowing. But consultancies say the dip is “temporary” as they…

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At Languages Canada ’s recent annual conference in Calgary, executive director Gonzalo Peralta described a sector that has seen long‑standing language programs at both public and private institutions shut their doors, but is now beginning…

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At Languages Canada ’s recent annual conference in Calgary, executive director Gonzalo Peralta described a sector that has seen long‑standing language programs at both public and private institutions shut their doors, but is now beginning…

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Recent data from the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) showed China’s outbound mobility rate fall to its lowest point in a decade last year, as experts say rising costs, visa disruptions and increasing domestic options will bring…

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Recent data from the Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE) showed China’s outbound mobility rate fall to its lowest point in a decade last year, as experts say rising costs, visa disruptions and increasing domestic options will bring…

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Higher education in the UK appears on the precipice of change. One could, if one were optimistic, describe this as a perfect storm. Better that, than an imperfect one. Because, with all the challenges posed by fewer student numbers…

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Higher education in the UK appears on the precipice of change. One could, if one were optimistic, describe this as a perfect storm. Better that, than an imperfect one. Because, with all the challenges posed by fewer student numbers…

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India’s renewed push for transnational education is reshaping global higher education strategy. With regulatory reforms under the National Education Policy 2020 and openness to foreign university partnerships, India has become one of the…

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India’s renewed push for transnational education is reshaping global higher education strategy. With regulatory reforms under the National Education Policy 2020 and openness to foreign university partnerships, India has become one of the…

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Malvern St James (MSJ), located in Worcestershire, revealed today that its management board is proposing a “planned and orderly closure” by the end of the academic year. It said the decision had been prompted by “a significant and…

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Malvern St James (MSJ), located in Worcestershire, revealed today that its management board is proposing a “planned and orderly closure” by the end of the academic year. It said the decision had been prompted by “a significant and…

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Highlighting a “critical challenge” in global mobility, the Japan Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS) has launched JSARI – the nation’s first dedicated study abroad think tank – amid slowing outbound growth and limited policy research.…

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Highlighting a “critical challenge” in global mobility, the Japan Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS) has launched JSARI – the nation’s first dedicated study abroad think tank – amid slowing outbound growth and limited policy research.…

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You hold two very significant roles: deputy CEO of Visit Malta and managing director of the Malta Tourism Observatory. For our international education audience, could you briefly explain the distinction between these two organisations?…

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The announcement was made by vice-chancellor Professor Paul Bartholomew to staff in a meeting on April 2026 15. A 90-day consultation period with trade unions has since begun. Despite recording a total income of £304 million in 2025, it…

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In October 2025, 125 of the UK’s most prominent CEOs, leading entrepreneurs and university vice-chancellors joined UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a trade mission to India. At The PIE Live Europe 2026, some of those travellers lifted the…

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As UK universities prepare for the Home Office’s tightening of compliance measures, experts have said not to ignore demand-side factors, with new data revealing falling search interest in the UK among South Asian students on Keystone…

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At EF Education First , enrolments in 50+ language travel programs have increased by 50% over the past two years. At its school in Rome, that growth is visible on the ground. On the first Monday of every month, a new cohort of learners…

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“Many Indian students in the UK are surprised to learn that they may already be eligible to vote,” said Sanam Arora, founder and chair of NISAU. “This campaign is about ensuring that people are aware of their rights and have the…

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Inspirit Capital is acquiring Kaplan Languages Group for an undisclosed amount In an exclusive interview, CEO reveals primary focus for Kaplan on HE and online divisions New brand identity expected, while continuing fundamental mission of…

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In mid-December, everything changed. Within weeks, African students who had done everything ‘right’ – exceptional academics, compelling stories, competitive test scores – found themselves locked out of opportunities they had worked years…

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ECA, which is shifting towards global campus delivery models as it enters its third decade in international education, will support Birkbeck’s India campus operations as the institute looks to “provide students direct exposure to…

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According to a new survey by the British Universities International Liaison Association ( BUILA ), enrolments across UK universities were down by an average of 31% compared with January 2025, with the steepest declines reported across…

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Birkbeck, a member institution of the University of London, has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to open its first overseas campus at Sattva Tech Park, a major technology hub in Bengaluru. The…

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Following December’s announcement of the UK rejoining Erasmus+ in 2027, today EU and UK policymakers legally formalised the deal under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Alongside welcoming the UK back into the scheme six years…

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Following December’s announcement of the UK rejoining Erasmus+ in 2027, today EU and UK policymakers legally formalised the deal under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Alongside welcoming the UK back into the scheme six years…