The Market Monitor Digest (week 34/2024)
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International Education
Australia: Australia’s cap set to replace ministerial direction 107
By Kim Martin, Aug 20, 2024
Australia's education minister announced an incoming cap on international student enrollments, designed to replace Ministerial Direction 107. Specific details on the cap will be released soon.
Australia & Nepal: Australia-bound Nepalese students face record high visa rejections
By Abhishek Nair, Aug 20, 2024
Once one of the largest international student cohorts in Australia, Nepalese students now face some of the highest study visa rejections.
Canada: Colleges sound alarm after Ontario imposes moratorium on all new ‘international activities’
Nicholas Keung, Aug 19, 2024
The Ontario government imposes moratorium for colleges on all new ‘international activities’ (incl TNE). No details on the process have yet been provided, but the ban is expected to be in place for the next six months if not more.
Canada: Temporary immigration - Quebec limits the increase in the number of non-permanent residents
By Gouvernement du Québec, Aug 20, 2024
Starting September 3, and for a period of six months, the reception of applications for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program will be suspended for jobs in the Montreal region whose salary offered is lower than the median salary in Quebec ($57k).
Denmark: Denmark to announce plan to attract more students from Africa
By Michael Barrett, Aug 19, 2024
Denmark’s government wants to attract more students from Africa to study at Danish universities and colleges. A new “Africa strategy” to be presented by the foreign ministry at the end of this month will include the policy as its core element, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said in an interview with newspaper Politiken.
Indonesia & Malaysia: Applications by Indonesian students to Malaysian universities surge by 39%
By The Malaysian Reserve, Aug 21, 2024
Applications from Indonesian students to further their studies in Malaysia have surged by 39 per cent as of July this year, with Education Malaysia Global Services receiving 3,145 applications compared to 2,269 during the same period last year (2023).
Türkiye: Ban on enrollment in French schools in Türkiye
Aug 15, 2024
Starting January 1, 2024, Türkiye has decided to ban new enrollments of Turkish students in French schools, including the prominent Pierre-Loti high school in Istanbul and Charles-de-Gaulle high school in Ankara. This move is in response to France's reluctance to open Turkish schools on its soil under conditions acceptable to Turkey.
UK: Shadow over British universities as international students look elsewhere
By Nicky Harley and Gillian Duncan, Aug 16, 2024
UK universities have seen a notable drop in international applications, particularly for master’s programs, due to rising fees, visa restrictions, and increased global competition. Countries like Germany are gaining ground by offering competitive tuition fees and attractive post-study work opportunities.
US: International students will offer a big boost to the US economy this back-to-school season
By Barnet Sherman, Aug 19, 2024
Millions of young adults are heading off to college this fall, many will be international students. If trends continue, about 1 million students from around the world will come to the U.S. to pursue higher education this year.
US: Indian students turning to US as Canada, Australia, UK tighten rules
Surbhi Gloria Singh, Aug 16, 2024
Indian students, who have long sought education opportunities in countries like the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands, are now facing a growing number of obstacles. Recent policy changes and restrictions in these countries are creating uncertainty and anxiety among prospective international students, particularly those from India
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