Asian students in Finland face stricter residency rules under new bill
Students at Finland’s University of Oulu. Photo: University of Oulu A single welfare claim could now cost a…
South Korea in post-study visa push amid shift towards quality
South Korea’s Ministry of Justice has adopted eight new visa-related proposals aimed at easing workforce shortages and attracting…
Finland looks to tighten rules on international students’ finances
The proposals, announced by the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment last week, form the first of…
UK international enrolments down 30% year on year
According to a new survey by the British Universities International Liaison Association (BUILA), enrolments across UK universities were…
Canada expands work access for international students, graduates
Canada has removed the requirement for a separate co-op work permit for post-secondary international students from April 1,…
Canada considers easing work authorisation for international students
The changes, proposed by Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada (IRCC) this month, would allow international students and graduates waiting for study permit…
Canadian government short on rolling back international student permits, report reveals
Canada’s auditor general released three reports Monday looking at key shortcomings by the federal government. One of them…
Spotlight on… the ELT council Malta
1. Could you introduce the ELT Council and explain its role within Malta’s English language teaching sector, both…
How Demographics Are Pushing Japan’s Top University To Look Outward
Japan’s universities are confronting a demographic reality that is reshaping the country’s entire higher education system. The population…
Which UK unis have the most students from “emergency brake” study visa countries?
In breaking news this week, the UK’s Home Office halted study visas from four countries – Sudan, Myanmar,…
Britain to bar study visas for 4 nations, halt Afghan work visas, World News
Britain said on Tuesday (March 3) it would block study visas for nationals from four countries and halt…
How international students and universities are affected by Canada’s new immigration policies
By Elaine Liang, February 2 2026— From 2026 to 2028, Canada will be tightening immigration rules and accepting…