TEQSA apologises over error in letter sent to “high-risk” providers
Last week, The PIE News reported that the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency had written to a number of providers expressing its concern that they do not meet the…
US election less important to international students than in 2020
A survey conducted by IDP Education found that 54% of prospective international students said that the upcoming presidential election in the US will not impact their decision to study in…
Canada’s PGWP eligibility criteria announced
In an announcement many stakeholders have been anticipating, Canada’s new PGWP eligibility criteria have been revealed.The new field of study requirements applies those graduating from college-level programs, as well as…
The question on regulating franchised provision isn’t how, it’s why
How do you solve a problem like the regulation of franchising? In recent months, we’ve seen a push from the Office for Students (OfS) aimed at governors; a framework from…
Women make up more than a third of all Indians studying abroad
According to a report by Leap Scholar, female students constitute a significant portion of outbound students, which indicates that they are breaking stereotypes in India. “This points towards inclusion of…
Latin America adapts to further Canada caps
Nine months since Canada first announced a cap on international study permits, immigration minister Marc Miller shocked the sector by revealing further restrictions on international students in September 2024. …
UK and Australia make biggest gains in student enquiry experience
Overall satisfaction grew for the first time in two years – largely driven by significant improvement at UK and Australian institutions, according to results from Edified’s most recent annual student…
Making students feel like citizens not tourists
If you scanned the news over the summer for any mention of students there’s been a lot in local papers about rubbish left in student areas as they moved out.…
OfS reports on business provision at Regent College London
Having kicked off in 2022, the collection of OfS quality assessment reports into business and computing provision are now complete – with the publication of a report into business provision…
Podcast: Blueprint, fees increase, Brussels
This week on the podcast Universities UK’s much anticipated “blueprint for change” is out – is a new 70 per cent participation target the right one? Plus The Times reports…