135,000 int’l students apply to UK unis via UCAS
The number of international students applying through UCAS has increased by 3% since last year, the application operator has said as it released its data for June. Almost 135,000 international students have applied, with the 31,400 applicants from China representing an increase of… View More →

Imperial students set to send reusable rocket into space
Students at Imperial College London hope to be the world’s first university team to launch a reusable rocket into space. The >Karman Space Programme at Imperial plans to design, build and launch a rocket to pass the Karman Line – the internationally… View More →

Berlin universities: Winter semester planned in attendance
The Berlin universities are also planning to hold courses and teaching in attendance for the coming winter semester 2022/2023. The agreements in force for the current semester in the joint key issues paper of the State Conference of Rectors and Presidents… View More →

Scientists develop a new non-opioid pain killer with fewer side effects
Scientists develop a new non-opioid pain killer with fewer side effects Promising compound benzyloxy-cyclopentyladenosine (BnOCPA) found to be a potent and selective pain killer in test model systems BnOCPA is also selective in its action, and non-addictive, opening up the… View More →

CHEMICAL PRODUCTION BREAKTHROUGH COULD MAKE £9BN INDUSTRY GREENER AND CLEANER
Researchers at a Scottish university have found a greener, cleaner way to produce a common chemical relied on by multibillion-dollar industries. In a new paper published today in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, researchers from the University of Glasgow demonstrate… View More →

124 million for first phase Circular Plastics NL
The government has definitively approved the first phase of Circular Plastics NL and is investing EUR 124 million from the Growth Fund. With the implementation of Circular Plastics NL, the government, companies and knowledge institutions are making an effort to achieve… View More →

WHO Director-General receives honorary degree
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has received an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh. The head of the world’s leading public health agency received the title of doctor honoris causa for the significant… View More →

University of Nottingham launches inclusive FinTech research hub
A new research centre focused on harnessing financial technologies to promote inclusive innovation and culture in the financial services industry has been launched by the University of Nottingham. The Centre for Inclusive Financial Technology (INFINITY) is dedicated to research that… View More →

Two talented Utrecht researchers go to foreign institutions with Rubicon grant
Two Utrecht-based researchers who have recently received their PhDs can do their research at institutes abroad thanks to a Rubicon grant from NWO. They will study radicalization in young conspiracy thinkers, and how a benign cell transforms into a malignant… View More →

Research projects for the Decarbonisation and Energy Transition of the Valencian Community 2022
The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, Climate Emergency and Ecological Transition calls for Research Projects for the Decarbonisation and Energy Transition of the Valencian Community 2022 >Summary of the call >Website of the call   The deadline for submitting applications… View More →

Peter Deuss partner in NWO Science–XL consortium on Lignin
>Prof. dr. Peter Deuss of ENTEG, professor of Catalytic Processing of Sustainable Resources, is partner in a consortium that has received 2,5 M€ by NWO Science-XL. The consortium, leaded by Prof. dr. R. Offringa from Leiden University will investigate why plants… View More →

The “Brexit effect”: where are EU students going beyond the UK?
Universities across the UK finally felt the long-anticipated hit of Brexit when applications from EU students >dropped sharply last year.  As the UK’s higher education sector >turns to other corners of the world to make up for these waning numbers, universities across Europe have… View More →

Big coup for AI research in Munich
The Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML) will receive permanent funding from the German government and the state of Bavaria. MCML, a joint initiative by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), is one of six AI… View More →

Manchester student’s extraordinary drive recognised at House of Lords
>University of Manchester mathematics student, Jesy Luyengi was part of 22 students who were recognised at the fourth annual Student Social Mobility Awards for defying the odds to achieve outstanding success as they prepare for life after university. Jesy is studying >mathematics with… View More →

MOBILITY: AGAUR MOBINT-MIF scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year
Aid for students from Catalan universities with face-to-face international stays and with academic recognition for the 2022-2023 academic year. Modalities UPC students who meet the requirements of the MOBINT -MIF call can apply for aid in: Mode A: students from Catalan universities participating in the Erasmus +… View More →

Agreement to create joint research with the Vallès Oriental Waste Management Consortium
With a duration of four years, extendable for successive equal periods (up to a maximum of eight years), the objectives set are to jointly develop and execute research projects in subjects of common interest to both institutions. This collaboration will mainly… View More →

European Commission looking to scale up innovation digital education solutions
The European Digital Education Hub has opened a call for applications to its accelerator programme. Innovators from all education sectors are encouraged to submit their innovative digital education solutions. Selected applicants will benefit from an intensive training and testing programme. What will… View More →

Leeds academics recognised for outstanding contribution to student experience
Three academics at the University of Leeds have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to higher education with National Teaching Fellowships. Professor Bee Bond from the >Language Centre and Professor Karen Burland from the >School of Music have both been awarded National Teaching Fellowships… View More →

University garden declared as one of UK’s top green spaces
The University of Bristol’s Royal Fort Gardens have been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks. The Royal Fort Gardens, situated in the heart of the main University of… View More →

ANONYMOUS GIFT WILL HELP UVA RESEARCHERS IN THE BATTLE AGAINST BLOOD CANCERS
gift of more than $5.75 million from anonymous donors will allow the UVA Cancer Center to speed the development of new treatments for rare blood cancers and provide more patients with access to cutting-edge clinical trials. The gift will fund… View More →

Student scores spot on FA Women’s Leadership Programme
A student from the School of Sport at the University of Wolverhampton has been accepted onto the FA University Women’s Leadership Programme. The award-winning programme, which runs in partnership with >British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) aims to unlock the potential of… View More →

Cranfield celebrates partnership with the National Crime Agency
Cranfield University and the National Crime Agency (NCA), which leads the UK’s fight to cut serious and organised crime, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to share expertise and collaborate on projects of mutual interest. >NCA leads the whole system response… View More →

CHOOSE FRANCE SUMMIT: FRANCE IS STILL THE MOST ATTRACTIVE COUNTRY
The 5th edition of the Choose France Summit confirms the leading position of France in terms of attractiveness for investors. With, as major announcement, the commitment of fourteen foreign companies for a total amount of 6.7 billion euros and the… View More →

UPMS: Accreditation by the World Federation for Medical Education
The University of Pécs >Medical School (UP MS) has been accredited according to the criteria of the >World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), further strengthening the international value of the degree of the University of Pécs Medical School. As stated on the WFME website,… View More →

Pnrr, published the Mur Decree for the direct calls of excellent researchers in Italy
The Decree n. 894 of the Ministry of University and Research has defined the specific reference framework for the implementation of the investment envisaged by the Pnrr - National Recovery and Resilience Plan , aimed at supporting the entry or return to our… View More →

Imperial researchers scoop £1.75m of funding for quantum physics projects
New funding for quantum science will support researchers exploring dark energy and dark matter, quantum states of sound, and the Universe’s constants. Imperial physicists have been awarded five of 17 new grants for quantum technology projects funded by >UKRI’s Quantum Technologies… View More →

THE RECHERCHE DATA GOUV SYSTEM OPENS
Launched by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, the new web portal >recherche.data.gouv.fr gives access to the entire French research environment. It provides information on available services and already contains more than 21,000 shared data files. The topic of data… View More →

Launching the Fitzsimmons Scholarship for Women in Leadership
After 24 years of inspirational and dedicated service, Professor Kathleen stepped back from classroom teaching in May, 2022. One of AUR’s best loved and most active professors, Professor Fitsimmons positively impacted hundreds of young lives over the course of her… View More →

“Budget-friendly” destinations gaining momentum in Europe
Demand for lower-cost and budget-friendly destinations are gaining strong momentum in Europe as international students look to tighten their belts, new data from >Studyportals suggests. The star of the show is Italy, which has seen absolute demand rise by a staggering 45%… View More →

UK resumes priority visa services
The UK has reopened some of its priority visa services, allowing incoming international students to pay extra for a faster decision on their application ahead of the new academic year in September.  The priority visa and super priority visa services… View More →

Simultaneous enrolment in two different degree programmes
From the 2022-2023 academic year, students can enrol in no more than two programmes at the same university or at two different universities, one of which international, or at Italian or international Higher Education Institutions for Art and Music. In… View More →

37 French Institutions Are Now Part of European Universities Initiative
16 existing alliances and four newly established ones have been confirmed by the European Commission, taking the total number of French institutions becoming part of the European Universities initiative to 37. These alliances, with each of them collaborating with different… View More →

International students awarded a fifth of places at top UK universities
The Russell Group has awarded a fifth of places at its 24 institutions across the UK to overseas students, it has emerged. This year’s A-level results left many pupils scrambling for places at universities through clearing due to >a drop in… View More →

Free English tuition scheme for refugees
Refugees living in Edinburgh have spoken warmly of a scheme that has offered free English classes to displaced people this summer. Participants in the University of Edinburgh initiative have included people who have fled war or political unrest in Syria,… View More →

Sustainable aviation fuels: agreement signed between the Ministry of Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility (MIMS) and the Politecnico di Torino
The nbsp;Ministry of Sustainable Infrastructures and Mobility (MIMS) and the Politecnico di Torino have signed an important three-year collaboration agreement aimed at analyzing and promoting the use of new sustainable fuels in the transport sector, with specific reference to aviation. The objective is… View More →

Registrations for the 2022-2024 Master of Journalism are open
Registration now open for the XXI edition of the IULM Master in Journalism! Download the announcement on this page. In collaboration with  Mediaset . Ten scholarships of 5000 euros available in the two-year period 2022-2024. The IULM Master in Journalism   >MASTERX.IULM , created in collaboration with  Mediaset ,… View More →

Summer program at RIT Croatia premieres a course about – Bitcoin!
Every summer RIT Croatia hosts study abroad programs, attended mostly by students from the US. This year we’ve run three programs: Ecology of Dalmatian Coast and the Roots to Croatian Wine Tradition (Dubrovnik campus), Psychology program (Zagreb campus), and the… View More →

NZ government backs innovation with $1.6m
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao has allocated $1.6 million to six “innovative” education specialists as the country’s sector adapts to the post-Covid environment. The six awardees will be handed support ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 for individual projects over… View More →

CURRENT THEMES IN GREEN EDUCATION
From September, agricultural entrepreneurs and advisers can follow short courses on precision agriculture, nature-inclusive entrepreneurship and nitrogen. Aeres Hogeschool, HAS Hogeschool, Van Hall Larenstein, Inholland and Wageningen University & Research offer a joint training program about this. Corné Kocks, lecturer in… View More →

Successful project established firm roots for further cooperation
Project no. EHP-CZ-ICP-2-006 "The Technology and Knowledge Transfer based on Norway – Czech Cooperation" fulfilled its potential. But the cooperation with the project partner Oslo Metropolitan University will continue thanks to the Letter of Intent, which we signed in June… View More →

A STUDENT RETURN UNDER THE SIGN OF PURCHASING POWER
The Ministry of Higher Education and Research publishes its traditional Student Back-to-School Guide which this year focuses on the emergency measures deployed in favor of purchasing power, but not only. Pages dedicated to accommodation and social support can be useful to… View More →

UK extends Horizon Europe guarantee
The UK government has announced an >extension to a November 2021 safety net package for Horizon Europe applicants. The guarantee scheme aims to protect funding for UK researchers, businesses, and innovators, the UK has said. It means successful UK Horizon Europe applicants will be covered for… View More →

Hungary signs deal with Gazprom for 5.8M cubic metres of natural gas
Hungary says it has signed a deal with Russian energy giant Gazprom for 5.8 million cubic metres of extra natural gas. Zoltan Kovacs, international spokesman for Hungary's government, said it would be on top of the country's current supplies. "Hungary’s… View More →

Germans say goodbye to summer of €9 travel tickets
Germany's summer of low-cost travel is over as transport chiefs call a halt to their cheap fares experiment. For three sunny months, passengers have packed on to platforms and concourses to take advantage of a single monthly ticket costing €9… View More →

France hits 400,000 int’l student mark
France has recorded the highest growth in international students in over 15 years and now exceeds the 400,000 mark, Campus France has announced. This week – the week of ‘la rentreé’ in France, when the new academic year begins –… View More →

AIRC and CTCF reveal scholarship for UK students
A new scholarship program for underrepresented students from the UK to study in the US has launched with a $100,000 backing. The Cyril Taylor Scholarships – backed by The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation and administered by the American International Recruitment Council – will… View More →

Taster research placements to enrich & inspire local pupils
Year 12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds have been given the chance to get involved in research projects during the summer holidays at the University of Bedfordshire, in order to help inspire and support their development in a chosen field. Having… View More →

Mobile mapping platform
A mobile road mapping platform has been developed at the Warsaw University of Technology. The device will ultimately be used to conduct sample inventories of engineering facilities and historical objects. The platform is part of a project implemented by the Faculty… View More →

University of Zagreb the only Croatian Higher Education Institution in IISMA 2022 project for the Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, the University of Zagreb (UNIZG) is the only Croatian higher education institution participating in the International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) 2022.Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards is the Government of Republic of Indonesia scholarship scheme to fund Indonesian students… View More →

New consortium in Portugal gathers universities in the creation of the CAMPUS SUL
Promoting sustainable development in the south of the country and stimulating territorial cohesion, are the objectives of the Campus Sul,  an unprecedented consortium in Portugal that brings together the University of Évora, the University of Algarve and NOVA University of… View More →

Scientists harness Artificial Intelligence to advance ability to measure Arctic sea ice and improve climate forecasting
Pioneering research deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and satellite modelling means the thickness of Arctic sea ice can be measured all year round for the first time, bringing significant benefits for future weather forecasts and shipping in the region. The study,… View More →

Erasmus+ grant for thirteen exchange projects
Thirteen exchange projects at Leiden University have been awarded an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility education grant. In total, it concerns about 450,000 euros, with which 103 students and employees go on an exchange. It concerns exchanges for study, education and research. The… View More →

Edtech: Virtual Internships raises $14.3 million
Edtech specialists Virtual Internships has closed a $14.3 million Series A funding round as it scales to meet a growing demand for remote work and learning. It hopes to provide virtual work experience for the more than 250 million students… View More →

UofG RESEARCHERS CONTRIBUTE TO EUROPEAN RESEARCH COUNCIL-FUNDED GEO-AI PROJECT
Researchers from the University of Glasgow are part of a team who have received new funding from the European Research Council. The team's project is one of 55 new initiatives funded by the EU's research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe. Professor Ana… View More →

University of Sheffield ranked among the best in Good University Guide 2023
The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 20 best universities in the UK in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. The University of Sheffield has been ranked 20th best university in the UK within… View More →

The SPOTLIGHT Scholarship Blog is live!
After months of preparation, Dr. Diana Odier-Contreras Garduno and University College Utrecht student Ling Ling Li are excited to announce that the SPOTLIGHT Scholarship Blog is up and running. The SPOTLIGHT Scholarship Blog is a digital space where students and… View More →

THE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY IS ON ITS WAY TO A EUROENGINEERING TITLE
A member of the European Association of Engineering Organizations and the BME concluded a cooperation agreement. The Budapest University of Technology and Economics signed a cooperation agreement with the Hungarian Chamber of Engineers (MMK) with the aim of renewing the… View More →

The University of Music's students collaborate with gaming giant
When gaming giant Riot Games needed an orchestra for the opening ceremony of the League of Legends European Championships Summer Final at Hyllie Arena, the assignment landed on students at the Academy of Music in Malmö. In total, ten thousand people… View More →

Displate and esports organisation KAMK.GG under Kajaani University of Applied Sciences announce collaboration
It seems like for Displate, selling over 5 million posters was just the beginning; the metal poster marketplace is now showing its passion for the Finnish esports community by partnering with Kajaani University of Applied Sciences on an exciting collaboration.… View More →

A RESOUNDING SUCCESS FOR THE FRENCH+SCIENCES PROGRAM
The French+Sciences program opened its first sessions last June and July with great success: 39 students were welcomed on three sites, representing 11 nationalities. The French+ Sciences program opened its first sessions last June and July and was a great success… View More →

Sapienza: from September more than 700 courses in Italian and English
More than 700 courses will be activated for the 2022-2023 academic year, including Bachelor's, Master's and Single-cycle degree programmes, PhDs, first and second-level Advanced Professional Courses, postgraduate, training and advanced training courses. Sapienza's new educational offer includes more than 300… View More →

NEW £7 MILLION NIHR FUNDING FOR GLOBAL HEALTH RESEARCH
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have been awarded a multi-million pound grant, to establish a new health research unit to help tackle health inequalities in Latin America. Professor Alastair Leyland, based at the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit at… View More →

Spain and the US to exchange more language assistants in bilingualism push
The governments of Spain and the United States have agreed to recruit more English and Spanish-language assistants from each other’s countries as a means of bolstering bilingual education in the two nations. Spain’s Education Minister Pilar Alegría and US ambassador… View More →

The President of Malta highlighted educational cooperation during his visit to Estonia
The President of Malta, George Vella, visited the Education and Youth Board during his visit to Estonia Despite the geographical distance, the ties between our countries have been strong. Recently, especially in the field of education. Both sides highlighted good… View More →

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS EIFFEL 2023
The call for applications for the 2023 campaign of the Eiffel scholarship program is open until January 10, 2023. The call for applications for the Eiffel scholarship program is open until January 10, 2023 for French higher education institutions. FIELDS OF… View More →

EU Allocates €384 Million Under Erasmus+ in Support of European University Alliances
With a total budget of €384 million, the European Commission has announced a fourth Erasmus+ call for proposals to support the further extension of the European Universities initiative. Through a statement, the EU Commission said that the call for EU… View More →

Chevening opens to Afghans living out of the country
The UK government today >reopened its Chevening scholarship scheme to Afghan nationals, but only students living outside of Afghanistan are eligible to apply.  The portal for the 2023/24 cycle is now open for applications from Afghans, over two months after individuals from… View More →

An outsourcing era: UK university procurement notices reveal demand for services
With the majority of universities in the UK classed as public institutions, they are subject to open procurement procedures to ensure fair competition. What this means is a lot of details are shared publicly about the objectives of a university… View More →

QS Stars Rating certifies the educational model of excellence of the UCAM
The British consultancy recognizes its strengths in teaching, inclusiveness, social responsibility, internationalization and outstanding programs UCAM has been given a global score of >four stars out of a maximum of five by the prestigious company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS ), specialized in the analysis… View More →

We received over PLN 106 million in subsidies
The money comes from the Medical Fund and was given to the University Clinical Center. The funds are intended to "increase the quality and availability of childcare services". In practice, this means that our children's clinics will be able to buy the… View More →

MOPGA PROGRAM: OPENING OF A NEW CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The MOPGA 2023 call for applications is open until January 16, 2023. This scholarship program will make it possible to welcome 40 young international researchers to France wishing to carry out research on themes related to climate change and environmental… View More →

MSU, Italy’s University of Salento mark formal collaboration in smart technologies, sustainable agriculture
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University and Italy’s University of Salento leaders are celebrating new collaborations aimed at utilizing smart technologies to advance sustainable agriculture. MSU Provost and Executive Vice President David Shaw and University of Salento Rector Fabio Pollice signed a… View More →

Germany scholarships 2023
The next call for applications for Germany scholarships at Universität Hamburg will take place from October 14, 2022 to November 7, 2022 for a scholarship for 2023. You can only apply online during this period. The prerequisite for an application is that you are… View More →

Christmas Grant for WUT students and doctoral students
We invite our students and doctoral students to submit for the Christmas Grant 2022 – a special grant awarded to students and doctoral students at the Warsaw University of Technology involved in promoting the University and building its positive image.… View More →

Gets funding for a doctoral project on digital home monitoring
The project Digital support for self-care in case of heart failure receives NOK 2,379,000 from Stiftelsen DAM, earmarked for financing a doctoral scholarship holder at the Faculty of Health Sciences. >In 2022, the DAM foundation has awarded research funds of… View More →

Spain to Accelerate & Simplify Procedures for Recognition of Foreign University Degrees
Reference Link: >https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/spain-to-accelerate-simplify-procedures-for-recognition-of-foreign-university-degrees/   The Spanish authorities have announced that the country’s Council of Ministers has approved the acceleration and modernisation of procedures for the recognition of foreign university degrees. The decree corresponding to the Immigration Law will officially enter into… View More →

Switzerland Planning to Let Non-EU Nationals With a Swiss University Degree in Specific Fields Remain in the Country
Reference Link: >https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/switzerland-planning-to-let-non-eu-nationals-with-a-swiss-university-degree-in-specific-fields-remain-in-the-country/ The Swiss authorities have proposed that the country permits all persons, including nationals of third countries, who obtain a master’s or a doctorate degree in an area that is dealing with a shortage of skilled workers to remain… View More →

CAMPUS ART : ONLINE APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2023
Reference Link:https://www.campusfrance.org/en/campus-art-online-applications-open-for-2023  Online applications for art and architecture studies are open on CampusArt network website until February 28, 2023                                           … View More →

Language proficiency tests for mobility calls: registration open
Reference Link:https://www.iulm.it/en/news-ed-eventi/news/Prove-di-idoneita-linguistica-per-bandi-di-mobilita  If you want to have a study abroad experience but you don't have a language certification, sign up to IULM language proficiency tests before November 6th. Would you like to have a study abroad experience? Calls for applications for departures in 2023/24 will be… View More →

Experience Designer. Apply Now!
As an Experience Designer student, you will learn to design Super Experiences, which truly enhance customer engagement. You will develop a new set of key competences, which express the unique profile of an Experience Designer – Empathy; Sense-making; Curiosity; Volition;… View More →

Prestigious funding to researchers at Chalmers
In their annual call for research grants, the Swedish Research Council distributes SEK 112 million to 29 researchers at Chalmers.Chalmers was awarded grants in all announced areas, but most in natural and engineering sciences.These researchers at Chalmers receive grants –… View More →

First Humanitarian Scholarship students welcomed to our University
The University of Manchester has held an event to welcome the first recipients of its newly-created Humanitarian Scholarships for students fleeing conflict and persecution.In response to the war in Ukraine, the University launched a new scheme earlier this year for… View More →

Four AU researchers receive money for green research
Denmark's Independent Research Foundation distributes a total of DKK 105 million. DKK for 37 research ideas which will support the green transition. Four of the recipients are researchers from Aarhus University, who each receive approx. 2.8 million DKK to realize… View More →

European Parliament approves Croatia’s admission to Schengen zone
The parliament votes in favour of lifting the remaining border controls between the Schengen area and Croatia. The European Parliament has cleared the way for the admission of Croatia to the bloc’s passport-free Schengen zone, leaving the final decision in… View More →

Queen Mary and Cornell expand partnership
Queen Mary University of London and Ivy League Cornell University have signed a research and exchange collaboration that will strengthen mobility of both staff and students.Through the partnership, Cornell’s Global Hubs brand will be extended to the UK, allowing students,… View More →

Norway moving towards tuition fees for non-EU students in 2023
Short on time? Here are the highlights: Norway is considering the introduction of tuition fees for international students coming from outside the European Union as of fall 2023 A government proposal recommends annual tuition fees of about USD$13,000 A survey… View More →

Universities in central and eastern Europe want more say at EU level
The CE7 coalition of seven universities hopes a new partnership with the League European Research Universities will give them more influence in shaping EU policy to better suit their needsUniversities in central and eastern Europe need to make their voices… View More →

Imperial and Germany’s TUM to develop new technologies to tackle global pollution
Imperial College London and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany have launched a partnership to develop new technologies to tackle the combined threats of global pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change.   The Imperial – TUM Zero Pollution… View More →

EU launches new Digital Europe calls for cyber resilience
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals on innovative cybersecurity technologies under the Digital Europe programme.A total of €176.5 million worth of grants will go towards improving the tools and infrastructures for enhanced cybersecurity cooperation between the Member… View More →

Future veterinarian has ‘life-changing’ Italy fellowship
When University of Hawai?i at M?noa alumna Jemma Baird saw the chance for hands-on experience at animal rescues in Italy, she jumped at the opportunity. The animal science (pre-veterinary) major earned her bachelor’s degree in May 2022. Originally from Tucson,… View More →

Why Indian managers see Maribor as paradise
More than 80 Indians from the energy company NTPC attended the training organized by the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Maribor. What did they talk about and how did they experience Maribor? Reference link : https://vecer.com/maribor/aktualno/zakaj-indijski-menedzerji-vidijo-maribor-kot-raj-10322567 View More →

NZ int’l graduates offered Covid ‘hangover’ visa
International graduates who were supposed to be on a post-study work visa in New Zealand during the Covid pandemic have been offered a 12-month visa in a >new raft of immigration policies. An 1,800-strong cohort of international graduates from New Zealand… View More →

Irish government to fund student housing
The Irish government will fund the construction of new student housing, following >warnings that the country’s housing shortages are leaving some students homeless.  Some 667 new beds will be delivered in the short-term via building projects in areas where planning permission has… View More →

EU & Turkish Officials to Take Further Steps to Ease Schengen Visa Procedures
Representatives of the European Union countries and the Foreign Ministry of Turkey have held three meetings in Ankara, in order to further ease visa process for Turkish citizens. According to a report of Hurriyet Daily News, the meetings have been… View More →

New Zealand to join Horizon Europe
Scientists in New Zealand will be able to access EU research funding from next year as the country has successfully secured association to Horizon Europe. This is the first time a “highly industrialised” country outside of Europe has joined the… View More →

Croatia adopts euro ,enters borderless Europe club
Croatia on sunday switched to the euro and entered Europe's  borderless zone - two steps prime minister Andrej Plenkovic called a "historic moment ". The Balken nation bid farewell to its kuna currency and became the 20th member of the… View More →

Germany’s New Right of Residence Became Effective Today, Giving Migrants More Opportunities
Germany’s much-discussed Right to Residence and other laws making it easier for foreigners in the country to make their stay legal, move to the country or gain permanent residency there, has become effective on , January 1, 2023.The new law,… View More →

Sweden Takes Over Rotating Council of EU Presidency for Next 6 Months
Sweden has taken over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first six months of the year, on January 1, 2023, following the Czech Republic, which headed the Council in the second half of 2022.This is… View More →

Europe's highest ranked universities: Which countries have performed the best in the Global Top 100?
In 2023, 36 of the Global Top 100 universities will be in Europe. This is a significant increase from 28 universities since the Times Higher Education’s 2011 World University Rankings report was released. However, it is not the best performance… View More →

Hungarian universities: participation in EU mobility must be guaranteed to everyone
EU education, research and mobility schemes must be guaranteed to everyone participating in Hungarian university life, regardless of who runs the university, the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference (MRK) said on Saturday. Fully 63 higher education institutions operate in Hungary, run by… View More →

Croatia Successfully Completes Its Euro Changeover, EU Commission Confirms
The Commission of the European Union has announced that Croatia has successfully completed its euro changeover.Such an announcement from the Commission was made after the 14-day dual circulation period, during which payments could be made both in kuna and euro… View More →

eu-LISA: Planned Entry Into Force of Entry/Exit System on May 2023 Is No Longer Achievable
The Entry/Exit System will not become effective on May 2023 as it has been planned by the European Union authorities, and a new date for its full launch will become known soon.The eu-LISA, which is the EU agency for the… View More →

UK mulls new policy to reduce post-study visa stay — Report
Foreign students in the United Kingdom may face the risk of deportation if they stay longer than six months in the country after completion of their studies.Currently, international students in the UK can stay on for two years after the… View More →

UK may lift work hour limit during studies
The UK government is considering increasing the number of hours international students can work during their studies in a bid to fill job vacancies across the country. In surprise news, ministers are considering extending the work hour limit from 20… View More →

Pearson English test approved by Canada
The Canadian government will accept Pearson’s new language test as proof of English proficiency, the publishing and assessment company announced.Individuals applying for Canadian permanent residency or citizenship are expected to be able to use Pearson’s test in their applications from… View More →

Tuition fees for students from outside EU/EEA and Switzerland
The Norwegian government has proposed the introduction of tuition fees for students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland from the autumn semester of 2023.Until further notice, applicants from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland/EFTA  applying for a degree at… View More →

UK education secretary to oppose cuts to int’l student numbers
The UK secretary of state for education, Gillian Keegan, has shown strong support for international students and the wider sector, with reports that she will oppose any potential cuts to international student numbers by the Home Office.“It’s a sector we… View More →

Rectors back EC launch of European degree pilot projects
University rectors from Belgium, Finland, Norway, Poland, Spain and Sweden and other stakeholders are supporting the movement towards a joint European degree and European legal status for the European university alliances.On 31 January, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education… View More →

Women in Science: EU Records Nearly 7 Million Female Scientists in 2021
According to Eurostat, the European Office for Statistics, the difference in the number of female scientists is 369,800 higher than in the preceding year and the majority of these workers are engaged in the services sector as 46 per cent… View More →

Int’l schools market is “flourishing” – ISC report
A new report from educational consultants ISC Research suggests factors such as increasing diversity, a post-Covid surge and geopolitical events are leading to a flourishing international school sector.The PIE spoke to stakeholders in key destination markets to find out more.EuropeIn… View More →

Cambridge renews Estonia assessment deal
A new agreement between Cambridge University Press & Assessment and Estonia’s ministry of education and research has been announced, aiming to bolster English language assessment offerings in the country.The deal follows in the footsteps of the partnership first put together… View More →

Sweden Plans to Facilitate Residence Permit Applications for Int’l Students & Researchers from Visa-Free Countries
Sweden may soon change its rules for residence permit applications for international students and researchers from visa-free countries in an attempt to avoid the latter’s long-distance travel.With the new rules approved in the country since the beginning of November last… View More →

7 IT Master Programmes for Technology Geeks That Want to Study in Europe
A total of 1.46 million students were attaining tertiary level studies in Europe throughout 2020, making the zone one of the most sought among international students.This proves that the 27-nation-bloc has gained a reputation due to its commitment to offering… View More →

UK “still tops” study abroad destinations for Chinese students
The UK remains the most attractive destination to Chinese students, according to new research by market intelligence firm BONARD.In a survey of 350 Chinese students, 45% said they would consider studying in the UK now – Canada was in second… View More →

EU Increases Erasmus+ 2023 Annual Work Programme Budget, With a Focus on Ukrainian Learners & Staff
The European Commission has announced that the general budget of the Erasmus+ Annual Work Programme for this year has been increased to a new total of €4.43 billion, which is the highest annual financial amount ever achieved by the Erasmus+… View More →

Number of First-Semester Foreign Students in Germany Increased By 10% in 2022 Academic Year
Germany’s institutions of higher education registered a total of 474,900 new entrants in the academic year of 2022, based on the figures of the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).The same source revealed that there was noted an increase of 2,500, or… View More →

Canada extends post-graduate work permits by 18 months
Canada will allow international graduates with recently expired or close-to-expiring work permits to stay in the country for an additional 18 months, the government announced today.Starting April 6, current post-graduate work permit holders will be able to opt into extending… View More →

Danish universities emerge as top Horizon grant recipients
Three Danish universities – up from only one in 2018 – feature among the top 10 recipients of funding from Europe’s flagship innovation programme Horizon Europe following the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union – with the three institutions… View More →

University Students in Hungary Can Now Apply for Erasmus Scholarships for Autumn Semester
University students in Hungary will be eligible to apply for Erasmus scholarships for the autumn semester in just the same way as before, the country’s Minister of Regional Development, Tibor Navracsics, has confirmed.Navracsics’ comments came following a meeting held with… View More →

Germany EU Blue Card Changes Explained
Germany has introduced several new changes to its Blue Card, which is a European Union-wide residence permit designed particularly to attract highly qualified workers from third countries, in fields where there’s a shortage of labour in the EU countries.The German… View More →

Australia consulting on upcoming changes in overseas student reform
Australia’s government is looking to enact wide-ranging changes this academic year to put a stop to unscrupulous agent behaviour and non-genuine students switching courses aided by onshore agents, according to an Education department representative.It is also considering amendments to written… View More →

Canada: IRCC expands range of accepted SDS English tests
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has expanded the range of accepted English language tests for the Student Direct Stream, causing the shares of previous monopolisers IDP to plummet.Previously, the Canadian government only accepted IDP Education’s IELTS but the move means… View More →

Welsh and Canada universities sign new partnership
Universities in Wales and Canada have reached a new agreement to strengthen educational cooperation between the two countries.Institutions have committed to developing long-term relationships and promoting collaboration between the nations under a new Memorandum of Understanding signed by Universities Wales… View More →

Berkeley and Sweden’s KTH sign tech deal
University of California, Berkeley and Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology will expand educational and research exchanges in technology under a new agreement.The five-year agreement focuses on computer science, biotechnology, chemistry, mechanical engineering and basic scientific exploration partnership. It was… View More →

Quebec: French exit exam added to some programs
A last minute addition to Quebec’s Bill 96 will require international students in some continuing education CEGEP programs to take a French exit exam – a move some stakeholders are concerned will deter incoming mobility.The change applies to Attestation of… View More →

Norway confirms end of free non-EU tuition to dismay of student groups
Norway rsquo;s student organisation leader has called the parliament’s overwhelming vote to introduce tuition fees for non-EU students a “betrayal”. After months of debate and opposition from many universities in the country, the Labour Party-run government will introduce fees for… View More →

CEG to open pathway centre in Maynooth, Ireland
Cambridge Education Group has announced ONCAMPUS Ireland will open at UniHaven College in Maynooth later this year. The new teaching centre will begin operating two-semester foundation programs from October 2023. It has been created in partnership with the Irish medical education pathway provider Castel Education that CEG… View More →

Bulgaria Starts Talks With EU Commission to Adopt Euro as Parallel Currency
The government of Bulgaria is looking forward to introducing the euro as a parallel payment currency to the lev in early 2024. The decision has been confirmed by the Finance Minister Asen Vasilev, >SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Authorities in this Balkan country are holding… View More →

Portugal Modernising Its Visa Application Platform to Avoid Limited Number of Appointment Slots
The Portuguese authorities have announced that the country is updating its online visa application platform in an attempt to avoid a limited number of applications and long waiting times for a spot. Announcing the news and informing the Parliament of the changes,… View More →

Germany Welcomes International Students with Free Blocked Accounts and Services
Expatrio, a blocked account provider in Germany, is offering international students heading to the country the chance to open a blocked account at no cost, saving up to €109.A blocked account or Sperrkonto is a type of bank account into… View More →

UK Students Regain Access to Spanish Universities Like in Pre-Brexit Times
Spain and the United Kingdom have signed an agreement that will enable students from both countries to have access to respective universities, making the higher education institutions more accessible for young people from these two countries.The agreement was signed between… View More →

€402.2m for Euro-Universities alliances in 2023
The European Commission has revealed seven additional alliances are joining the European Universities network, bringing the total number to 50, each helping to “pave the way” towards a joint European degree. The additions mean that the >network is now comprised of more… View More →

Melbourne to support international student talent under new global strategy
Melbourne plans to improve international student employment opportunities as part of a long-term strategy to enhance the city’s global standing.  Australia’s second-most populous city has released its >new framework for international engagement, which sets out seven priority areas for global relationships and… View More →

TUM Center for Educational Technologies opened
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) strengthens research, further education and spin-offs in educational technologies. In the new TUM Center for Educational Technologies, interdisciplinary research teams will investigate the effectiveness of digital tools for learning and teaching and develop new applications. The… View More →

5-Year Work Visa For Indian Students Pursuing Masters In France: PM Modi
The Prime Minister, who arrived in Paris on Thursday on a two-day official visit, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport. He was welcomed by French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne at the airport. Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on… View More →

Sector welcomes new US STEM OPT guidance
A list of eight new majors will now be eligible for a program allowing international students to work in the US for three years post-graduation, replacing the prior one-year limit, in a new US government announcement. The departments of immigration and… View More →

Report: TNE benefits “need more detail”
TNE collaboration in Europe needs reform so universities can better understand and utilise its benefits, according to the author of a new report from the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities.The Transnational education and mobility in higher education: looking back –… View More →

Northern Ireland students to access Erasmus+
The government of Ireland has committed €2 million to allow students in Northern Ireland to access the Erasmus+ exchange program, despite the UK pulling out of the program when it left the European Union in 2020. While students in Scotland, Wales and… View More →

TOEFL review pauses use for Australian visas
The TOEFL iBT test will be unavailable for Australian visa purposes as ETS rolls out an “enhanced” test and waits for Australian authorities to review the new exam, the testing provider has confirmed to The PIE. According to the >Department of… View More →

Finland Will Not Accept Visa & Residence Permit Applications in Russia From Aug.1
The Finnish authorities have announced that the country will no longer accept visa and residence permit applications at the VFS centre in Saint Petersburg from August 1, 2023. “Visa and residence permit applications to Finland will not be accepted at… View More →

France aiming to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030
The latest Franco-Indian roadmap will see a new target of 30,000 Indian students in France by 2030, as well as a five-year short-stay Schengen visa for Indian master’s graduates who have spent a semester in France. To mark the 25th anniversary… View More →

Project “Control Gest” developed by students of the Universitat de València wins the interuniversity competition Aula Emprende Triple Impacto
The principal of the Universitat de València received the members of the team and the tutor teaching staff to congratulate them and to find out a little more about this project that uses artificial intelligence to prevent the most prevalent… View More →

A.Y. 23/24 EDISU CALLS FOR ACCOMMODATION AND SCHOLARSHIP
A.Y. 23/24 EDiSU calls for Accommodation and Scholarship have been published! For more information check the “EDiSU Scholarships” section >here. Reference Link:https://web-en.unipv.it/a-y-21-22-edisu-calls-for-accommodation-and-scholarship/  View More →

UK told to “prep” East Asia students for skills gaps
Higher education institutions in the UK hosting students from China, Malaysia and East Asian countries should be helping them prepare for industry skills gaps back home, a new report has suggested. The British Council’s Preparing students for the jobs of the… View More →

Greece gears up for international education boom
Greece is gearing up for an international education boom, with its universities focused on an internationalization drive and the inception of new Study in Greece initiatives, according to a key stakeholder. Christos Michalakelis, the project manager and president of Study in… View More →

Turkey hosting 300,000 int’l students
More than 300,000 international students enrolled in Turkish universities in the 2022/23 academic year, reaching a target set by the Turkey Foreign Economic Relations Board (DE?K) last year. A total of 301,694 non-Turkish students enrolled at institutions across the country in… View More →

German Embassy in India Reduces Schengen Visa Processing Time to 8 Weeks
Citizens of India applying for a German Schengen visa will now receive the document faster as the processing time has been reduced. According to the Times of India, the deputy head of mission at the German Embassy in India, Georg Enzweiler,… View More →

Employment of Newly Graduates in the EU Reached Record High in 2022
About 82 per cent of recent graduates in the EU were employed in 2022, raising the share of employment rate among this category by seven percentage points in the eight-year period, with only the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily slowing down the… View More →

SCHOLARSHIP: New Law scholarship by UK will make legal qualification open to all
The candidate will receive a grant of up to £1,558 (?164 lakh) depending on their chosen course, The scholarship is open to international students in any location, including anyone residing in India. This offers an opportunity for Indian learners to… View More →

159 Erasmus+ Projects Selected for Global Higher Education Modernisation
The European Commission has chosen 159 initiatives to receive funding through the Erasmus+ Capacity Building for Higher Education program, which is dedicated to enhancing the quality of higher education and promoting its modernisation across third countries.In a recent statement, the… View More →

UCAS Chief: UK Must Offer Welcoming Environment to Int’l Students or Lose Them to Australia, Canada & US
The United Kingdom should make international students feel welcome; otherwise, they will choose to study in other countries, the head of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has said.UCAS Chief Executive Clare Marchant highlighted the rise in the number… View More →

Central European University Expands Scholarships for Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Public Policy Program with Support from EU
CEU’s Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Program in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP) has been awarded renewed external funding to support the continuation and expansion of the two-year transnational joint master’s degree program for another five years. The grant of 5,472,000 euros,… View More →

Netherlands Marks Almost 18k Student Residence Permit Applications in First 7 Months of 2023
A total of 17,870 applications for residence to study in the Netherlands have been received by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) up to this point. Of the total, nearly 14,000 have been granted with a positive response up to… View More →

Edisu call for scholarships, housing service and degree award - Deadline: 5 September
Last days to apply for scholarships and housing services for the 2023-24 academic year .    The Edisu Piemonte notice expires on 5 September at 12pm . After this date it is not possible to submit requests for the services of the body for the right to… View More →

Enrolment support desk for international students a.y. 2023-2024
If you are an international student (EU or non-EU) holding a foreign study qualification eligible for enrolment in one of our degree programs for academic year 2023-24, and you are ready to proceed with the enrolment, follow the instructions available at theweb page Enrolment for… View More →

Finland Becomes the First World Country to Test Digital Travel Documents.
The Finnish Border Guard has announced that Finns will be the first in the world to test digital travel documents starting from today, August 28. According to the Border Guard, all Finns on Finnair’s flights who will be travelling to… View More →

Technical University of Munich to Reintroduce Tuition Fees for Students From Non-EU Countries
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has announced that it will reintroduce tuition fees for all students from non-European Union countries. Confirming the decision, the University President, Thomas Hofmann, said the tuition fees for non-EU students will start applying from… View More →

Closer ties for German U15 and Canadian unis
The German U15 group of research-intensive universities has signed a long-term agreement to support closer ties between researchers and universities at its Canadian counterpart, U15 Canada. During meetings on August 28-29, senior leaders from the 15 German institutions visited Canada’s University of Toronto, the University of… View More →

Pass Rates for Final Exams in the Netherlands Rebound to Regular Levels Despite the Impact of COVID-19
Pass rates for final exams have returned to normal levels despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as nearly 90 per cent of all exam students in secondary education attained their diploma in the last academic year.According to a press… View More →

4 in 10 Students Completed at Least an Internship During Their Studies in Switzerland
Around 38 per cent of students in Switzerland said in 2022 that they had completed at least an internship since they started their university studies.According to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office, internships are widespread as a form of training at… View More →

Ireland Introduces Application Form for Extension of Student Permission
The Irish authorities have announced that the country’s Domestic Residence and Permissions Division (DRP) has introduced an application form for the Extension of Student Conditions. According to the Department of Justice, all students who have been refused registration at their… View More →

Netherlands: International Students More Interested in Law & Human Sciences Programmes
Almost 123,000 international students were enrolled in Dutch universities and vocational training in the 2022/2023 academic year, representing 15 per cent of the total student population.According to Statistics Netherlands, over three-quarters of total international students, representing 93,410 scholars, were from… View More →

Finland Starts Automatic Post-Issuance Monitoring of Student Residence Permits
The Finnish Immigration has announced that the automatic post-decision monitoring of student residence permits has started on September 28, and it aims to check that students are still eligible for the residence permit granted to them. In a press release,… View More →

Germany Introduces Border Controls With Czechia & Poland
The German authorities announced on Wednesday that the country has decided to increase border controls along “smuggling routes” on the border with Czechia and Poland. As the Federal Ministry of Interior explains, the checks have been intensified with the aim… View More →

Bulgaria’s Minister of Internal Affairs Aims for Schengen Entry with Romania in December
The Bulgarian Minister of Internal Affairs, Kalin Stoianov, expressed his hopes that Bulgaria and Romania will be admitted to the Schengen Zone in December this year, stressing that the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union will do… View More →

Netherlands: a third of international grads stay to work
Three in ten international students stay in the Netherlands to work after graduating, data from the Central Bureau of Statistics shows. Some >32% of international students who graduated in the 2018/2019 academic year were in employment in the Netherlands one year later,… View More →

IE University in Spain Europe’s most diverse – QS
European universities with the continent’s highest diversity of international students have been identified in the inaugural >QS Europe University Rankings, with institutions in Spain, Poland and Switzerland taking the top three spots. IE University in Segovia, Spain, was ranked top in the… View More →

Portugal Accelerates Recognition of Foreign Medical Degrees
Portugal has decided to speed up the recognition of medical degrees issued by foreign higher education institutions. Announcing the news, the Portuguese government said that all those who hold medical degrees issued by foreign institutions will have access to a… View More →

UK to Launch Electronic Travel Authorisation on October 25 in Trial With Qatar Nationals
The United Kingdom is set to launch a travel authorisation requirement – the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – this month for visitors from Qatar. As the UK authorities have explained, ETA is set to launch on October 25 in a… View More →

Non-EEA Nationals Residing in Ireland Advised to Renew Their Expiring Permits Before Holiday Period
The Irish authorities have advised all nationals of non-EEA countries who are legally residing in Ireland and whose residence permits will expire soon to submit a renewal application as soon as possible. Taking into consideration the approaching Christmas holiday period,… View More →

36,000 Youngsters Born in 2005 Can Now Apply for Free Travel Passes to Discover Europe
A total of 36,000 young people born in 2005 can now apply for a free travel pass to discover Europe under the DiscoverEU ProgrammeThe Commission launched the DiscoverEU autumn call on October 4, and this application round will end on… View More →

A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WAS SIGNED BETWEEN EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY AND THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES WÜRZBURG-SCHWEINFURT UNIVERSITY
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between European University and the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt University.The agreement aims at supporting joint research and educational projects and facilitating student as well as academic/administrative staff mobility.The Technical University of Applied… View More →

Finnish Government Wants to Impose Tuition Fees on Non-EU Students
The National Coalition Party (NCP), which is the party of the Finnish Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo, wants foreign students to cover the full cost of their education, as the local Finnish media reports. According to the same source, the Ministry… View More →

European University Cyprus: Call For Applications For The Master's Degree In
The Faculty of Applied Sciences of our University is accepting admission applications from prospective students for the Master's Degree in "Mental Health Nursing" for the Fall Term 2023 .The MSc Mental Health Nursing covers all the requirements for the registration… View More →

Minister Says Exclusion of Hungarian Universities From Erasmus+ Is a Political Mistake
The Minister of Regional Development In Hungary, Tibor Navracsics, said that excluding Hungarian universities from the Erasmus+ program is irrational and a political mistake. He went on describing the decision as “ideological discrimination.”During the opening day of the fifth annual… View More →

European Universities Urge Rapid Agreement as UK-EU Horizon Europe Deadline Approaches
As the deadline for the British government to agree with the European Union’s conditions about the UK’s association to Horizon Europe approaches, European universities have once again united in urging political leaders to reach an agreement as soon as possible.By… View More →

All You Need to Know About EES & ETIAS Following New Confirmed Timeline
The European Union just recently endorsed a new timeline for the launch of the >Entry/Exit System (EES) and >European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), saying that the two systems won’t become operational this year. In line with the new timeline, the Council… View More →

Germany Making It Easier for Skilled Foreign Workers to Move to the Country
The German authorities have said that they are moving on with the plan to facilitate some immigration measures so that foreign skilled workers can more easily move to the country for work purposes. Just recently, the German government announced that… View More →

New Danish Law Mandates 37-Hour Workweek for Social Support Beneficiaries
The Danish government recently approved a law requiring individuals receiving social support benefits to engage in internships and employment programmes for 37 hours weekly. In a statement issued on October 13, the European Commission said that this requirement applies to… View More →

Demand for IT Specialists to Increase in Europe, Eurostat Representatives Say
IT specialists and occupations in this sector are expected to be in high demand in the upcoming years, as they already are, representatives from Eurostat, the EU Office for Statistics, said in the latest webinar for job skills.In a series… View More →

Germany Adopts First Part of New Skilled Worker Law This Month
This month, the first new regulations that aim to make it easier for foreign-skilled workers to emigrate to Germany will enter into force.Taking into account the labour shortages that the country has been facing, the German government decided to reform… View More →

Portugal Allocates €70 Million for Higher Education Accommodation
The National Plan for Higher Education Accommodation in Portugal will receive an investment of €70 million, with the primary goal of reinforcing support for higher education institutions in response to the rising construction expenses experienced over the past year, Portugal’s… View More →

New Train Line Between Lithuania’s & Latvia’s Capital Cities to Be Launched This December
The Lithuanian Railways Group’s company, LTG Link has recently announced that the inaugural journey for the Vilnius-Riga rail link is set to start on December 27 this year, with the warning that the dates may be modified. The company also… View More →

Romania Calls for Extraordinary Meeting for Schengen Enlargement in December
The Prime Minister of Romania, Marcel Ciolacu, told Bloomberg that he plans to ask the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union to schedule an extraordinary meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council in December this… View More →

42% of EU’s Youth Attain Tertiary Education, Eurostat Reveals
In 2022, 42 per cent of the EU’s 25-34 age group achieved tertiary education, highlighting the EU’s commitment to higher learning, reported Eurostat. The Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics 2 (NUTS 2) statistics reveal that out of the available… View More →

EU Council Gives Green Light to Online Schengen Visa Applications
Summary EU Council adopted new rules that allow people who plan to travel to the Schengen Area to apply online for a visa. Application will be made through a single EU visa application platform. Current visa sticker will be replaced… View More →

Luxembourg to bring in school integration plan
A new >initiative will be implemented this summer aiming to improve the integration process for international students as they join Luxembourg’s school system. The Service for Integration and Admission in School initiative will serve as a comprehensive resource for families arriving in Luxembourg… View More →

German leader appeals to int’l graduates
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said international graduates of Germany’s higher education system will help to “successfully” develop the country’s economy. Speaking at Gisma University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam, Scholz said it was “inspiring to see how many students from… View More →

Austria to Release New More Secure Passport This December
KEY TAKEAWAYSStarting next month, Austrian citizens can apply for the new “contemporary and citizen oriented” passport.The new Austrian passport includes advanced identity protection and anti-forgery features.Citizens will not have to pay any additional fees to get a new Austrian passport.Austria… View More →

Sweden Planning to Introduce ID Checks for Travellers to the Country
KEY TAKEAWAYSSweden wants to reintroduce ID checks for travellers to the country by bus, train, or ship.Such a measure is being considered to maintain order and security.The measure is expected to enter into force on March 1, 2024.In an effort… View More →

Turkish students prefer Eastern Europe for affordable higher education
The >universities in Eastern Europe have recently witnessed a rising demand from >Turkish >students seeking to receive university education abroad as these universities offer more affordable opportunities compared the ones in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada. According to the International Education Consultants Association, the… View More →

Reduced Cost: Germany’s Student Deutschlandticket Drops to €29.4 Next Summer Semester
An agreement between the federal and state governments on a nationwide ticket for students in Germany, regardless of their origin, has paved the way for the latter to travel across the country at a lower price.About 2.9 million students in… View More →

France Introduces Discounted Summer Train Fares to “Help Locals & Tourists Save Money
Authorities in France have announced discounted summer train fares in order to help holidaymakers as well as locals to save money. The decision has been confirmed by France’s Minister of Transport Clément Beaune, >SchengenVisanfo.com reports. According to a Euronews report, earlier this… View More →

Spain Wants to Hire More Foreign Drivers Amid Ongoing Labour Shortage
KEY TAKEAWAYSSpain is currently dealing with a significant worker shortage in the transport sector.To remedy the situation, some ministries have decided to work together on facilitating immigration rules for foreign workers.Around 20 per cent of transport companies are in need… View More →

Munich Ranks Best City in Germany for International Students, Berlin 6th on List
Munich is currently the best city in Germany for international students, according to new research.The study conducted by Studying-in-Germany.org, the largest resource for international students seeking information about studying and living in Germany, found that Munich, home to nearly 55,300… View More →

Erasmus+ Program Supported Over 1.2 Million Students & Teachers in 2022
Erasmus+, the EU’s program for education, training, youth, and sport in Europe, enabled academic mobility of more than 1.2 million students, learners, professors, teachers, trainers, and youth over the past year, the 2022 edition of the Erasmus+ Annual Report has… View More →

Switzerland Adapts Laws for Digitalisation of Schengen Visa Application
*  KEY TAKEAWAYSSwitzerland has opened a consultation on the digitalisation of Schengen visa applications.The country said it will amend its laws to allow digital visa applications once the system becomes effective.The procedures for applying for a Schengen visa are planned… View More →

Munich Is the Best German City for International Students, New Ranking Reveals.
Munich has secured the spot as the best German city for international students in 2024, with a score of 53.2, a new unique ranking has revealed.According to a study conducted by Studying-in-Germay.org, the capital of Bavaria, which has 20 universities… View More →

Concerns Mount Over UK Education as PISA Tests Reveal Alarming Decline
The recent findings from the Programme for International Student Assessment tests, gauging the educational proficiency of 15-year-olds across nations, have sparked significant apprehension over the state of education in the United Kingdom.The 2022 results underscore a noteworthy deterioration in core… View More →

Irish Universities Get €33.4m to Boost Knowledge Transfer System
The KT Boost programme will support offices in universities across Ireland to boost the sharing of information and ‘bring more Irish ingenuity to the world’.A four-year funding programme has been launched to improve the commercialisation of research projects and improve… View More →

EU Reveals Name of New Digital Schengen Visa Application Platform – Says Transition Will Take Up to 7 Years
KEY TAKEAWAYSThe platform for applying for a digital Schengen visa will be called the EU Visa Application Platform (EU VAP).The transitioning period from traditional in-person application procedures, to online will last for several years.Member States will be able to choose… View More →

VFS Global Will Continue to Provide Visa & Residence Permit Services for Norway in 52 Countries
KEY TAKEAWAYSVFS Global will continue to accept visa and residence permit applications on behalf of Norway in 52 countries.VFS Global has been offering services for Norway since 2014.Some countries where VFS Global will continue to offer services for Norway are… View More →

Foreigners Will Soon Be Able to Obtain a Single EU Work & Residence Permit
KEY TAKEAWAYSNon-EU workers will be able to obtain a single work and residence permit soon.A common set of rights will apply to non-EU workers once revised legislation is adopted.The revised legislation will establish streamlined application procedures to facilitate recruitment.  … View More →

Portugal Offers Salary Bonuses for Graduates Remaining in the Country
Students earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree from higher education institutions in Portugal (public or private) and who stay to work in the country, from now on will receive salary bonuses, the Portuguese government has announced.The decision on this innovative… View More →

Czech Universities Oppose Tough Rules in International Student Visa Program
Higher education institutions in the Czech Republic have strongly opposed the new tough rules introduced by the government in the Czech Republic’s student visa regime, a program that facilitates visa procedures for selected international students.Local media reports say that the… View More →

Starting Today, Kosovars Can Travel Visa-Free to Schengen Zone
KEY TAKEAWAYS Kosovars can travel visa-free to the EU's Schengen Zone, marking the conclusion of an eleven-year process.The first visa-free flight for Kosovars left today at 8:00 am.In April 2023, the EU adopted visa-free travel for Kosovo’s passport holders.Starting today,… View More →

France Imposes Deposit Requirement for Non-EU Student Visa Candidates
KEY TAKEAWAYSFrench government introduces a deposit requirement for student visa applicants from non-EU countries.The measure aims to provide a financial layer for students, but it has received mixed reactions from those affected.The amount can be refunded, but it will be… View More →

Foreign Carers in Malta Will Soon Need to Obtain a Skills Card for Elderly Care
KEY TAKEAWAYSMalta will start requiring foreign carers to obtain a skills card to be able to take care of the elderly in the country.The skills card will ease the procedures for hiring foreign carers for the elderly.The introduction of the… View More →

UK Implements Visa Rules for International Students' Dependents
International students in the United Kingdom will no longer be permitted to bring dependents while on their student visa, except for those enrolled in research postgraduate programs.New restrictions were announced in May 2023 by former British home secretary Suella Braverman… View More →

France implements stricter immigration measures for int’l students, workers
The French government has approved substantial changes to the country’s immigration laws, bringing in more stringent regulations affecting international students and foreign workers.Regarding student visas, applicants will now be required to submit a refundable deposit at the time of application,… View More →

UK sector gears up to protect post-study work Graduate visa
Advocates for the UK’s Graduate visa are gearing up efforts into protecting the post-study work right opportunity for international students ahead of a review into the scheme.The government announced a review into the two-year visa option for international graduates to… View More →

More Than 36,000 European Youngsters Receive Free Rail Passes to Explore Europe
KEY TAKEAWAYS36,319 youngsters from Europe will be awarded free travel passes to discover Europe.The free travel passes are distributed through the DiscoverEU initiative.Youngsters from Spain submitted and received the highest number of passes.A total of 36,319 young Europeans of the… View More →

German Parliament Approves Law That Makes It Easier to Gain German Citizenship
KEY TAKEAWAYSThe German parliament has approved the New Citizenship law, which will make it possible for more foreigners to become German citizens.Throughout the plenary, the CDU/CSU introduced a motion to halt the intended changes, which was rejected.The law will make… View More →

Hungary to Restrict Visas for Foreign Temporary Workers
KEY TAKEAWAYSHungary will limit the number of visas issued to non-EU temporary workers.The Hungarian Ministry of Economy said that this year, the country will issue a maximum of 65,000 visas to foreign temporary workers.Hungary will also ban foreign workers from… View More →

International Road Transport Union Calls on EU Commission to Tackle Disruptive Border Delays
KEY TAKEAWAYSBulgaria and Romania's efforts to combat irregular migration as they seek accession to the Schengen Zone have sparked concerns from the IRU.The organisation asserts that these measures disproportionately impact goods transport and trade.IRU called on the EC to support… View More →

Best Universities in Germany to Study Science, Technology, Engineering & Math for 2024
Germany holds an important position among leading countries in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. As a result, there is a significant demand for STEM skills in the country.Students wishing to study STEM programs at German universities have… View More →

Germany to Need Additional 280,000 to 690,000 Nursing Professionals by 2049
KEY TAKEAWAYSGermany is expected to deal with sharp labour shortages in the next years.In the worst-case scenario, the country anticipated to need 690,000 nursing staff by 2049Germany is already making efforts to recruit foreign nursing staff.Due to the ageing population,… View More →

Estonia Attracts Surging Numbers of International Students
Estonia is witnessing a surge in international students from non-EU countries, drawing the attention of thousands, new figures have revealed.Following the Estonian Internal Security Service’s (ISS) statement that international students tend to discontinue education at Estonian universities quickly, data collected… View More →

International Graduate Elected Mayor of UK City
Leeds is the UK’s fourth largest city and second largest civic authority serving a population of over 800,000 people. It is a major study destination with four universities and several colleges within the city limits.A graduate of the University of… View More →

Bulgaria Names Street ‘Nomad Place’ in Bid to Attract More Digital Nomads
KEY TAKEAWAYSA street in Semkovo, Bulgaria, has been officially named "Nomad Place" by the Ministry of Tourism and the municipality of Belia.The street is named after Coliving Semkovo, a place where digital nomads reside, located at "Nomad Place 1."The initiative… View More →

Thailand Continues to Push for Schengen Visa Exemption.
KEY TAKEAWAYSThailand wants to start Schengen visa exemption talks once it reaches an agreement with the neighboring countries.The agreement would enable EU tourists holding a visa from one of these countries to enter the others without the necessity of applying… View More →

Dutch Education Council Suggests Govt to Reconsider Plans to Reduce Int’l Student Numbers
The Education Council of the Netherlands said that the government should reconsider its plans to reduce the number of international students at Dutch universities.The council said the government needs to especially review the measures to reduce the use of English… View More →

200,000 French students to benefit from the rollout of MIA, an AI-powered revision app
MIA, an AI-powered app to revise literature and mathematics, will be rolled out to the French lycée students in later this year.Students in French lycées will be able to use a new educational tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to… View More →

Women Represent 41% of EU Science & Engineering Workforce, Eurostat Report Reveals
KEY TAKEAWAYSIn 2022, the EU recorded nearly 7.3 million women scientists and engineers.This group now accounts for 41 per cent of the total science and engineering workforce across the EU.Denmark, Lithuania, and Bulgaria top the list with the highest percentage… View More →

Over 651,000 People Became German Citizens Within 5 Years
KEY TAKEAWAYSA total of 651,495 people acquired German citizenship between 2018 and 2022, with the majority of those coming from Turkiye, Syria and the United Kingdom.Romanians, Poles, and Italians were among the top ten nationalities that became German citizens during… View More →

EU Commissioner to Ask British Government to Ease Visa Procedures & Lower Visa Costs for Scientists
KEY TAKEAWAYSIliana Ivanova, the EU Commissioner, is set to ask the UK government to ease visa procedures and reduce visa costs for scientists in order to fully benefit from the Horizon programme.Visa issues and high costs may jeopardise the UK's… View More →

More International Students Apply to UK Universities, Chinese Applicants Lead
Universities and colleges in the United Kingdom have witnessed a 7 percent increase in international student applications for undergraduate programs this year, according to the latest figures from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).UCAS data show the number of… View More →

Indians’ Interest in Applying for Schengen Visas Will Surge This Year, VFS Global Says
KEY TAKEAWAYSA higher number of Indians are expected to apply for Schengen visas this year, exceeding the pre-pandemic levels.VFS Global said that Schengen countries have hired additional staff, and some have increased the number of available slots.Indians are expected not… View More →

These Are the Most Welcoming European Cities to Visit in 2024
KEY TAKEAWAYSEU destinations dominate three of the top five spots in Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards for 2024.The ranking for this year was made from reviews gathered from over 309 million customers.The world's most welcoming destinations for 2024 include European countries… View More →

New French Embassy's scholarship propels Indian students towards excellence in management education
In an effort to provide new opportunities for Indian students, KEDGE Business School, in collaboration with the French Embassy, has introduced "co-financed scholarships.KEDGE Business School has established itself as a significant player in international business and management education. In a noteworthy… View More →

European universities remain committed to supporting Ukrainian higher education and research after two years of war
Ukrainian higher education institutions and their communities continue to be profoundly affected by the ongoing hostilities marked, on 24 February 2024, by the two-year anniversary of the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine.On this occasion, the European University Association expresses its… View More →

Austria & US Introduce New Working Holiday Program for Young Professionals & Students
KEY TAKEAWAYSYoung Austrian and US citizens will have the opportunity to work and explore each other’s countries for up to 12 months.Beneficiaries of the working holiday program will not need an additional work permit.Apart from the US, Austria has signed… View More →

Germany: 2nd Stage of New Skilled Worker Immigration Law Is Effective as of Today
KEY TAKEAWAYSThe second stage of the German Skilled Worker Immigration Law has come into force on March 1.Now, foreigners will be able to move to Germany for employment purposes under facilitated rules.Those with two years of experience, nurses, and students… View More →

Russian Dual Citizens Defy EU Bans by Using Malta & Cyprus Golden Passports to Visit Switzerland
KEY TAKEAWAYSThe "Golden Passes" offered by Malta and Cyprus are believed to be a factor for Russians still being able to visit Switzerland despite stringent sanctions.The number of Russians visiting Switzerland plummeted in 2022 and 2023, while a boom in… View More →

EU’s Increased Visa Fees to Cost Algerians Over €36 Million
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Schengen visa application fees are set to increase from €80 to €90. This represents an increase of 12.5 percent in visa fees for Algerian nationals.If approved, the increase in visa fees will result in a significant financial… View More →

Aiming High: France’s Plan To Attract 500k Int’l Students To Be Gamechanger
France is ambitiously aiming to welcome over half a million international students by 2027, building on a strategy initiated in 2019. Recent data from Campus France shows a 2.6% increase in international student enrollment compared to 2021/22, marking a 17%… View More →

European ‘Godfathers of wind’ jointly win the ‘Nobel prize’ of engineering
Danish Henrik Stiesdal and British Andrew Garrad have been working on improving wind power for some 50 years - and have split the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for their roles.The winners of the “Nobel prize of engineering” have… View More →

Bulgaria to Grant Schengen Visas to Russians From April 1
KEY TAKEAWAYSBulgarian authorities have announced plans to issue Schengen visas to Russian citizens starting April 1, 2024.The processing time for visa applications will be consistent with other Schengen Zone countries, as confirmed by the TASS agency.Visa-related tasks will be handled… View More →

UAE Foreign Residents Who Need a Schengen Visa Warned of Scammers
KEY TAKEAWAYSVFS Global has warned of scammers all UAE foreign residents who need a Schengen visa to enter the EU.The company advised everyone to apply for a visa appointment on their own.Foreign UAE residents have also been advised to make… View More →

EU Makes It Simpler for Foreign Workers to Obtain Combined Work & Residence Permits
KEY TAKEAWAYS EU will soon make it simpler for third-country nationals to obtain Single Permits.Single Permit applicants will receive their application decision within 90 days maximum.Single Permit holders will be able to change their employer, and those unemployed will have… View More →

Germany Facilitates Visa Rules for Working International Students
KEY TAKEAWAYSStudent visa holders are now allowed to work part-time jobs nine months ahead of the start of their academic courses.The same rules apply to apprenticeship applicants, while graduates from a German university will be allowed to change their field… View More →

New Petition Demands Increase in Work Permit Duration for Int'l Students in Canada
A new petition has been presented in the House of Commons of Canada, the elected assembly of the Parliament, asking for an extension of the validity period for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP).The petition e4454 calls on the Minister of Immigration,… View More →

This Is How Many Foreigners Will Be Able to Enter Norway, Slovakia & Germany for Work Purposes in 2024
KEY TAKEAWAYSNorway will issue 6,000 residence permits to foreign skilled workers in 2024.Slovakia, on the other hand, will issue around 7,000 national visas for different groups of foreign workers.Germany plans on issuing a maximum of 25,000 work permits to foreigners… View More →

French Airports Push EU for Entry/Exit System Launch Delay
KEY TAKEAWAYSExecutives of French airports have urged the EU to delay the launch of the EES.Due to the Paris Olympics, they said that airports will be unable to set up the system in time.Executives asked for the EES to be… View More →

Bulgaria Will Start Issuing 5-Year Multiple-Entry Schengen Visas to Kuwaitis From March 31
KEY TAKEAWAYSBulgaria confirms that it will start issuing five-year multiple-entry visas to Kuwaitis from March 31, 2024.Bulgarian Schengen visas will be issued to all those who meet the conditions, Ambassador of Bulgaria to Kuwait, Dimitar Dimitrov, said.Kuwaitis have been called… View More →

Bulgaria Applies New Visa Rules Since Becoming a Schengen Country: Here’s What You Need to Know
KEY TAKEAWAYSBulgaria is now applying new visa rules, as of March 31, when it joined the Schengen Area.Travellers holding short-term visas issued by Bulgaria before March 31, can still enter Bulgaria, Romania, and Cyprus, but not the rest of the… View More →

Commission rolls out blueprint for European degree
The European Commission has presented a blueprint for a European degree, set to boost learning mobility within the EU and “cut red tape” for universities setting up joint degree programs at all levels.Published on March 27, the plan for the… View More →

New Zealand sees 59,000 enrol in eight months
Revealing the data on March 20, minister for Tertiary Education and Skills, Penny Simmonds, said that the figures confirm that “international students continue to find New Zealand an attractive education destination. For the university sector with 27,535 students enrolled, where… View More →

EU Reduces Schengen Visa Fee for The Gambia to Standard €80
KEY TAKEAWAYSEU has reduced the Schengen visa fee for Gambians to a standard €80.Since 2022, Gambians have been paying a €120 visa fee.The fee has been reduced to normal amid improved cooperation between The Gambia and the EU.   Reference… View More →

Poland Closer to Eliminating Irregularities in Its Visa System
KEY TAKEAWAYSThe work of the Working Group on eliminating irregularities in the Polish visa system, is coming to an end.The Working Group was established by the Migration Team's decision.It consists of experts with knowledge and appropriate decision-making competencies.   Reference… View More →

The Europe we want': Italy's Democratic Party launches EU elections manifesto
The Italian opposition is trying hard to cut through in an election cycle where the country's ruling right-wing parties are hoping for major gains.Italy's opposition Democratic Party has launched its European elections manifesto, committing itself to social and climate justice.Held… View More →

Record 78,000 International Students Are Studying in Switzerland This Academic Year
Is Switzerland becoming the new higher education hub for international students? Although the country may still need to become one of the top ten host destinations for international students, official data show that it has been appealing to an increasing… View More →

NZ government consulting on visa fee rise
Increased fee and levy rates on immigration services are being consulted on in New Zealand, with more information expected later in the year.“The New Zealand government is committed to improving the immigration funding system to ensure it is efficient, self-funding,… View More →

University of Kent Opens New College for International Students
University of Kent, a public university in England, opened its international college for international students (UK IC) in the Cornwallis building on the Canterbury campus.The vice-chancellor of the University of Kent, Karen Cox, said the move is “bold” and expects… View More →

EU Parliament Calls for Revision of Georgia’s Visa-Free Status Following Controversial Bill Pass
KEY TAKEAWAYS EU Parliament has called for the revision of the visa-free travel regime for Georgia.Such a call comes following the reintroduction of a controversial “foreign agents” bill.Gerogia’s Vice PM said that the visa-free travel suspension is improbable.   Reference… View More →

UK and India partners launch health academy
King’s College London, together with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, the Hinduja Foundation UK and P.D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, will establish a Health Partners Academy in Maharashtra.It will deliver King’s and Guy’s and St Thomas’… View More →

Germany Is World’s 5th Best Non-English Speaking Destination for International Workers
KEY TAKEAWAYSGermany holds its position as Europe's leading work destination, ranking fifth globally in the "Decoding Global Talent 2024" report.Job seekers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Türkiye, Pakistan, Hungary, and Ghana find Germany particularly appealing.Financial benefits and job offers are the… View More →

International Students in Canada Will Be Allowed to Work Only 20 Hours a Week from May 1
As of May 1, international students in Canada will no longer be allowed to work for more than 20 hours per week off-campus.Since November 2022, some international students in the country have been permitted to work off-campus more than 20… View More →

Germany Saw 419,000 Foreigners on Work Permits at the End of 2023
KEY TAKEAWAYSAt the end of 2023, around 419,000 non-EU residents were holding work permits in Germany.About 113,000 EU Blue Card holders were residing in Germany at the end of the same year.Women dominated only in the group of skilled workers… View More →

Canada Study Permit Cap: Provinces’ allocation targets for the intake of overseas students finalised
The 2024 study permit target of 236,000 has been approved, resulting in approximately 393,000 applications to be allocated.Canada’s new immigration rules and restrictions imposed on enrolment of international students are finally taking shape. On April 5, Marc Miller, Minister of… View More →

Germany Will Double the Number of Annual Work Visas for Western Balkans to 50,000 Fro
KEY TAKEAWAYSWestern Balkan workers will have privileged access to the German labour market from June 1.Germany will double the number of visas granted under the Western Balkans Regulation to 50,000.The next registrations for visa appointments can be made from May… View More →

Nationals of These 11 EU Countries Will Be Able to Travel Visa-Free to China Until End of 2025
KEY TAKEAWAYSChina has extended visa-free entry for nationals of 11 European Union countries.Nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland will be able to enter China visa-free until the end of 2025.  … View More →

DAAD awards 316 scholarships in South Asia
In collaboration with Germany’s consulate generals and embassies, the German Academic Exchange Service has awarded 316 scholarships to students across South Asia for the academic year 2024/25.   Reference Link : >https://thepienews.com/news/daad-awards-316-scholarships-across-south-asia/   View More →

EU to Increase Schengen Visa Fees by 12% From June 11
KEY TAKEAWAYSSchengen visa fees are set to increase to €90 from June 11.The decision has been revealed by the Slovenian MFA, though the EU has yet to make an announcement.The increase in Schengen visa fees has left applicants and organisations… View More →

Australian Universities Say Certainty & Growth is Needed in Int’l Education
Universities Australia (UA), the peak body for 39 Australian universities, has stressed the need for more “certainty, stability, and growth” in the country’s international education sector.In a recent statement, the organization said that the international education sector serves Australia in… View More →

Top 5 Schengen Countries With the Highest Number of Short-Term Visa Applications in 2023 & Their Main Source Countries
KEY TAKEAWAYSFrance, Germany, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands received most Schengen visa applications in 2023.Altogether, these five countries account for around 70 per cent of the total visa applications filed in the same year.Compared to last year, the number of… View More →

Sector Welcomes “Stability” as UK Graduate Route is Retained
Much to the relief of higher education stakeholders and international students, the UK Home Office confirmed on May 23 that the Graduate Route would not be changed or axed, instead vowing to “crackdown” on rogue agentsReference Link : >https://thepienews.com/sector-welcomes-stability-uk-graduate-route-retained/ View More →

Macron arrives in Germany for the first state visit by a French president in 24 years
Germany and France, the EU's largest economies, have long been seen as the driving force of European integration, despite occasional policy differences.For the first time in 24 years, a French president has paid a state visit to Germany.President Emmanuel Macron… View More →

Over 226,000 Descendants of Spaniards Have Applied for Spanish Citizenship Since 2022 Under Democratic Memory Law
KEY TAKEAWAYSA total of 226,354 descendants of Spaniards have applied for Spanish citizenship since October 2022.Of all the number of applicants, 110,540 of them have received a positive decision on their application.So far this year, Spain has registered 69,421 requests… View More →

International Students May Soon Have to Pay Higher Tuition Fees in Switzerland
International students studying at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich and Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) may soon face a huge increase in tuition fees.The House of Representatives accepted the proposal to raise fees on Wednesday, May… View More →

Netherlands records slowest int’l student growth in nine years
The 5.4% rise in international student numbers in the year 2023-24 was the smallest recorded in the Netherlands since 2014The basis of a four-party right-wing coalition government has been agreed, announcing major cuts to higher education and further international student… View More →

Canada set to tighten rules for PGWP linking access to labour market needs
Government is asking stakeholders, should we “grandfather” (protect) students already studying in Canada at time of implementation?Purpose of PGWP calibration is to ensure labour market outcomes linked to education and trainingPrograms of study will be coded to reflect links occupations… View More →

Italy to Reintroduce Controls at All of Its Borders During G7 Summit in June
KEY TAKEAWAYSItaly is set to introduce border controls at all of its borders during the next summit of the Leaders of the G7 Member States.The temporary controls will last for two weeks, between June 5 and June 18 though the… View More →

Denmark to Implement New Rules for Healthcare Foreign Workers Starting July 1
KEY TAKEAWAYSAs of July 1, social and healthcare workers will be added to the Positive List for Skilled Workers.Holders of residence permits under the authorisation program will be exempted from work permits.Among other things, Denmark will grant foreigners up to… View More →

Germany Remains Your Best Option for Obtaining a Multiple-Entry Schengen Visa in 2024, Data Show
KEY TAKEAWAYSGermany has the highest rate of multiple entry visa issuance.Other countries with high rates of multiple entry visa issuance are also Austria, Italy, and Switzerland.At the same time, Germany has a lower visa rejection rate than the EU average… View More →

Canada’s Immigration Minister signals that changes are coming to post-study work
Here are the highlights:Canadian immigration officials are consulting with provincial counterparts and peak bodies on reforms to the country’s Post-Graduation Work Permit programmeThe immigration ministry intends to update the programme to better align it with labour market needs in CanadaThe… View More →

France’s Travel & Tourism Sector Broke Records in 2023, Aims to Surpass Them This Year
KEY TAKEAWAYSIn 2023, the tourism sector of France recorded new highs, thus contributing to its GDP with an aim to reach €246 billion.WTTC has also revealed that France’s Travel and Tourism sector is expected to reach the same levels due… View More →

Australia Ends Onshore Visa Hopping From Graduate & Visitor Visas to Student Visas on July 1
KEY TAKEAWAYSAustralia will officially put an end to visa hopping on July 1, 2024.Starting July 1, visitor and temporary graduate visa holders will not be permitted to apply for a student visa onshore.This move aims to close loopholes that permit… View More →

Your Chances to Get an Austrian Work Visa Are Higher If You Belong to One of These Professions
KEY TAKEAWAYSDuring the first quarter of 2024, Austria reported 196,400 job vacancies.With an ageing population, Austria heavily relies on foreign workers, just like the rest of most Western European countries.The current minimum wage in Austria is estimated to start at… View More →

Irish universities hold pre-departure sessions in India
Prominent universities across Ireland have touched down in India for pre-departure sessions with incoming students, indicating the country's rise as a popular study destination.Representatives from the National College of Ireland, Dublin City University, Technological University Shannon, and Maynooth University are… View More →

Indian students can now apply online for study visas to Poland
India's Polish embassy has introduced a new system for Indian students to submit their study visa applications.As of July 2, Poland-bound Indian students have had to register their study visa applications through the e-consult system.    Reference Link :> https://thepienews.com/indian-students-can-now-apply-online-for-study-visas-to-poland/ View More →

Portugal to Bring Back Tax Breaks In Order to Attract Foreigners
KEY TAKEAWAYS Portugal intends to bring back tax incentives for foreigners in order to attract skilled foreigners.The new government made sure to exclude foreigners with a pension from the tax break.Portugal’s golden visas are set to end, the Finance minister… View More →

58% Increase in Residence Permits Issued to Britons Through Greece’s Golden Visa Program
KEY TAKEAWAYS The number of the residence permits granted to Britons increased by 58 per cent in the last 12 months.The UK is now placed in the fourth position in Greece’s list of countries with the highest number of residence… View More →

Canada to Halt Study Permits for Universities Failing to Monitor International Student Enrollment
The Canadian government is planning to halt processing study permits for post-secondary students if institutions do not manage to properly control international student numbers.Additionally, under the proposal, higher education institutions will need to report to the Immigration Department about students’… View More →

Record Migration to Scotland, Levels Attributed to Int’l Student Growth
Net migration figures in Scotland more than doubled within a year, specifically between 2021 and 2022, from 22,200 to 48,800, respectively. In an official statement, the National Records of Scotland (NRS) attributed these levels to an increase in international university… View More →

NZ among top 10 preferred educational destination for Brazilian students
Quality of education at Aotearoa New Zealand's educational institutions is reflected in the latest survey by the Brazilian Educational and Language Travel Association (Belta), presented in May.  The survey was conducted between March and April 2024 with students and international… View More →

Studying in Germany: Required Amount for a Blocked Bank Account to Increase to €11,904 From September 2024
KEY TAKEAWAYSGermany has increased the money students need to have in a blocked bank account by 6.2 per cent.From September 1, 2024, the required amount will increase to €11,904, from €11,208.Experts say the increase reflects the rise in costs of… View More →

Vienna named world's most liveable city (again) in 2024. These other European cities made top 3
As well as Vienna in poll position, three other European cities made the top 10 in a year when global instability and the cost of living weighed heavily.There are many superlatives you could use to describe Vienna; beautiful, historic, picturesque,… View More →

Switzerland to Allocate €310 Million for Schengen Borders’ Protection
KEY TAKEAWAYSSwitzerland will begin contributing to a fund starting from August 1, 2024, to tighten the protection of the Schengen Zone borders.A total of CHF 300 million has been projected for a period between 2021 and 2027, for this purpose.Switzerland… View More →

US to ease visa processing for graduates with job offers
The Biden-Harris administration in the US has announced actions to speed up visa processing for college graduates who hold job offers, sending a positive signal for prospective international students.The initiative to ease employment-based non-immigrant visas for US college graduates with… View More →

“Be in no doubt” – int’l students welcome in UK, says education secretary
The UK's secretary of state for education has pledged that students from overseas will no longer be treated as "political footballs" as she "set the record straight" on the new government's attitude towards international education.Keir Starmer’s government will move away… View More →

Partners of International Students in New Zealand Can Work in These Sectors
Partners of some international students in New Zealand can work in different sectors, including health and social services, business, engineering, trades, and more, if they qualify for the Partner of Student Work Visa.New Zealand has recently changed its rules regarding… View More →

Foreign Visitors May Have to Pay for Emergency Hospital Care in Italy’s Tuscany From September 2024
Non-EU visitors may be required to pay if they need emergency hospital care in Tuscany from September of this year.The proposal to make health insurance requirement mandatory has been forward in an attempt to provide relief to hospitals.If approved, the… View More →

French Ambassador Confirms Increased Schengen Visa Processing Time & Fees for Russians
Key TakeawaysFrench ambassador confirmed restrictive measures for Russian visa applicants.As of 2022, they have to pay more and face longer waiting periods.Russians are applying for Schengen visas less often but are being rejected more often.   Reference Link :> https://schengen.news/french-ambassador-confirms-increased-schengen-visa-processing-time-fees-for-russians/ View More →

UK and Australia eye opportunities amid India’s rising growth
Government-funded agencies and universities across the UK and Australia are working on new educational initiatives in India, delegates at The PIE in Mumbai conference heard. The keynote panel on July 26, which delved into the possibility of “India as an education… View More →

UNITED STATES: At Least 25 Million Student Loan Borrowers May Receive Debt Relief This Week
The Biden administration is sending emails to tens of millions of student loan borrowers this Friday, notifying the latter about potential debt relief.According to the Department of Education, at least 25 million borrowers could be eligible for loan forgiveness, Erudera.com… View More →

Best Canadian Provinces For International Students To Get PR
Canada remains a top choice for international students seeking high-quality education and potential Permanent Residency (PR). Each province has tailored programs to attract and retain students. This includes Ontario's OINP, British Columbia's BC PNP, Quebec's PEQ, Alberta's AAIP, and Saskatchewan's… View More →

20 Jobs That May Open Doors to a Norwegian Work Visa
Key Takeaways: Norway is facing labour shortages in over 190 occupations, including cleaning, food preparation, hospitality, healthcare, and construction.Norway emerged among EURES countries with the highest dependency on foreign-trained doctors.The Norwegian language is considered one of the easiest languages for… View More →

Croatia Issuing 20,000 Work Permits Monthly in a Bid to Address Labour Shortage.
Key Takeaways: The Croatian Interior Ministry is issuing over 20,000 work permits to foreign workers every month.The decision follows a shortage across different sectors, especially tourism.More permits are being issued from coastal cities, while the capital city has the lowest… View More →

Visa Restrictions on International Students Will Not be Lifted Under Labour
Labour has confirmed it will not reverse the Conservatives' restrictive student visa policies, while maintaining its welcoming stance towards international students. Labour’s education secretary Bridget Phillipson has reiterated that the government does “not intend” to lift the visa restrictions on… View More →

EU & UK to Consider the Option of Opening Youth-Mobility Scheme
Key Takeaways: An unnamed source has revealed that the new UK government might consider improving relations with the EU.The first step could be agreeing to implement a youth mobility programme, allowing the UK and the EU under 30-year-olds to travel… View More →

New Work Permit Rules in France to Become Effective in September
Key Takeaways: An unnamed source has revealed that the new UK government might consider improving relations with the EU.The first step could be agreeing to implement a youth mobility programme, allowing the UK and the EU under 30-year-olds to travel… View More →

UK to Allocate £10.5 Million for the Upcoming EU Digital Border System
Key Takeaways: The United Kingdom will provide £10.5 million to prepare for the new EU digital border system.The financial aid will be allocated to the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone, and Eurostar at St Pancras.The new measures come as… View More →

Finland Planning to Grant Permanent Residency to Master’s Graduates to Retain Talent
Key TakeawaysFinland will soon offer permanent residency to master's graduates who pass a Finnish or Swedish language exam.This initiative aims to retain skilled graduates who might otherwise leave the country after their studies and presents a valuable opportunity for international… View More →

Stakeholders in NZ Shine Light on Growing int’l Education Sector
Sector leaders and politicians in New Zealand highlighted the economic benefits of building up the country as a leading market for international students at a recent industry event. New Zealand’s position as a growing power provider of education for overseas… View More →

US Colleges See Rise in Undergrads
The number of undergraduate students in the United States increased by 2.5 percent in the spring semester of 2024, according to the National Student Clearinghouse, a US educational nonprofit.This is the second time undergraduate enrollment has increased after several years… View More →

Australia’s international enrolments capped at 270k
Australia has announced a cap on new international commencements from next year, favouring publicly funded universities as providers with a higher ratio of international students receive a lower allocation.The industry has called the limit on international students damaging and “a… View More →

Getting an Italian Visa Is Most Difficult for These Nationalities
Key Takeaways: Bangladeshis are applicants who have the hardest time obtaining an Italian Schengen visa, as their rejection rates are 59.04 per cent.Seven out of ten nationalities are from the African continent.These nationalities have visa rejection rates higher than the… View More →

Canadian Study Permits Projected to Drop by Nearly half
A new analysis of Canadian government figures indicates that the approvals of international study permits are set to drop by nearly half in 2024.With the number of Canadian study permit applications processed by the IRCC dropping by 54% in Q2… View More →

Kuwait Pushes for Visa-Free Entry to EU
Key Takeaways: The Kuwaiti Foreign Minister has confirmed ongoing talks regarding the Schengen visa liberalisation agreement.The Minister vowed to bring up the topic at the next summit, scheduled for the middle of October in Brussels.Kuwaitis are among the nationalities that… View More →

Int'l Student Numbers at Jönköping University Have Risen to Record Levels
The number of international students at Jönköping University (JU), an international university in Sweden, rose to a record high this August, according to figures released by the school.Jönköping welcomed about 3,800 new students to campus, of which 1,145 are international… View More →

Canada Further Limits International Student Numbers
Canada is putting further limits on the number of international study permits it issues, reducing study permits to 437,000 in 2025, among more outlined changes to the country's International Student Program.The Canadian government has announced new international student study permits… View More →

US Institutions Dominate QS’s Global Business Rankings
US institutions have filled the top four positions in QS’s Global MBA and Business Master’s Rankings 2025, which analysed MBAs from 58 countries.For the fifth consecutive year, Stanford Graduate School of Business’s MBA was named the world’s number one, while… View More →

Top 5 Countries Where Indians Are Highly Likely to Get a Schengen Visa in 2024
Key Takeaways: Iceland was most likely to grant Indians Schengen visas - with an approval rate of 95.4 per cent.Switzerland issued the highest number of visas - a total of 166,919.Germany was most likely to grant Indians Multiple Entry Visas… View More →

Italy to Increase Number of Days When Foreigners Can Apply for Temporary Work Visas
Key Takeaways: Italy wants to increase the number of days foreigners can apply for temporary work visas.The government wants to increase the click days but not change the immigration law.One of the reasons for this measure is related to security… View More →

US Restricts Study Abroad for F-1 Visa Holders
International students in the US will no longer be able to study abroad for longer than five months as part of what stakeholders believe could be an "unintended consequence" of a new policy change.New policy changes from the US immigration… View More →

Canada Announces New Limits on International Student Numbers
The Canadian government announced on Wednesday a series of new measures for international students.The government said it will further reduce the number of international student permits by another 10 percent, setting the new target at 437,000 permits for the next… View More →

University of Wollongong to open India campus in November 2024
Australia’s University of Wollongong is all set to commence its operations in India on November 4.The NSW-based institution is the second Australian university to establish an offshore campus in the newly constructed central business district – the GIFT City.Similar to… View More →

Canadian institutions seek to regain India interest amid shifting policy landscape
Amid reports of waning interest and a drop in study permits among Indian students, Canadian stakeholders are looking to reshape perceptions of studying in Canada.Though only 2,181 Indian students enrolled in universities across Canada in 2000, that number jumped to… View More →

Australian Catholic University halts 2025 recruitment due to Aussie enrolment cap
A post circulating on LinkedIn appears to show the Australian Catholic University updating its agent partners with information that explains due to the government’s National Planning Level, the university will no longer be offering places for 2025 courses that fall… View More →

US sees continued growth in international applications
Of the 662 US institutions surveyed in IIE’s Spring 2024 Snapshot survey, 53% indicated that international applications were up compared to the previous year, while 30% said that numbers had remained the same and 17% recorded a decrease.Previously, in 2022/23,… View More →

UK's University of Warwick Unveils £700m Investment, Largest Ever
As part of a £700 million investment, the University of Warwick, a top UK institution will build new research and education facilities, from teaching rooms to laboratories, the university has announced.Facilities, where subjects in social sciences and STEM (science, technology,… View More →

New enhanced digital platform for the European Student Card
The European Student Card (ESC) is getting a new digital platform. The revamped ESC Router will make it easier for higher education institutions to issue ESCs and for mobile students to validate their student status and access student services across… View More →

Germany to Increase Work Visas for Skilled Indians From 20,000 to 90,000
Key Takeaways: The German Ambassador to India has revealed that his government is planning to issue up to 90,000 visas to Indian skilled workers.These changes are part of new measures to attract more Indian workers.Representatives from both countries are expected… View More →

Study in France: French govt all set to bring 6th edition of ‘Choose France Tour 2024’ to five major Indian cities
The French Government and Campus France are all set to organise the ‘Choose France Tour 2024’ in five major Indian cities.The tour is aimed at providing options to Indian students to explore options for higher education in France, bringing together… View More →

The Worker Protection Act 2023 – a wake-up call for international education
Upcoming UK legislation will make tackling harassment in the workplace a legal requirement. It's time for the international education sector to take notice, writes Ella Tyler.Tomorrow ( October 26 2024), the updated Worker Protection Act officially comes into force, marking… View More →

Australia seeks deeper educational ties with India amid minister Pradhan’s visit
Indian education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has arrived in Australia for the second Australia-India Education and Skills Council meeting, held today in Sydney.The high-level dialogue is focused on deepening ties between the two nations, emphasising Australia’s research strengths and industry engagement… View More →

Demanding Visa Requirements Severely Impacting Ireland’s Labour Market
Key Takeaways: Nearly 76 per cent of immigrant construction workers in Ireland need an entry visa and employment permit.Due to bureaucratic procedures, workers take longer to come to Ireland.This is affecting the country’s economy.About eight out of ten overseas construction… View More →

France Expects to House 10k Indian Students This Year
France is making headway with its "ambitious" plans for 30,000 Indian students to call the country home by 2030, The PIE News has learned.France expects the number of Indian students in the country to reach 10,000 this academic year, consul… View More →

ENZ looks to Asia amid plans to grow intled sector to $4.4bn by 2027
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) has unveiled ambitious plans to expand the international education sector in the country over the next three years. Its new strategy pivots around growing the economic contribution of the sector to a… View More →

Domestic tuition fees rise £285 in UK as international fees remain unchanged
UK education secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced the first uplift in tuition fees for domestic students in England in seven years, while international payments will remain at the same level.Speaking in the House of Commons on November 4, Phillipson revealed… View More →

Australia: Cap Distribution Details Unveiled Amid Ongoing Criticism
In Australia, recent Senate Estimates revealed new details on enrolment cap distribution, while critics sharpened their focus on the severe job losses plaguing the sector.On November 7, senior education officials underwent further questioning from the Senate Education and Employment Legislation… View More →

UK Survey Reveals Public Support for International Students
Six in 10 people in the UK feel international students bring a significant benefit to the economy, a new study has revealed.A recent study by the Policy Institute at King’s College London has provided insights into public opinion and their… View More →

US Interest in Overseas Education Spikes After Election
Leading study choice platforms are reporting a surge in interest from US students exploring education opportunities overseas, coinciding with Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House. An uptick in post-election traffic to study choice websites may be a signal… View More →

Virtual Reality Breaks Down Barriers to Indigenous Study Abroad
A partnership between Australian and Canadian universities is using virtual reality to break down barriers for Indigenous students seeking study abroad opportunities.The program, which saw 20 Indigenous students from three Canadian institutions visit the University of Wollongong in Australia, is… View More →

Over 33,200 Foreigners Hold Spanish Residency Through Golden Visa Program
Key Takeaways: A total of 33,237 wealthy foreigners hold residency in Spain through the Golden Visa Program.Real estate investment option, attracted the most foreigners interested in acquiring residency in Spain.However, details related to the number of golden visas issued to… View More →

Italy Sees Increase in Schengen Visa Applications From Chinese Citizens
Key Takeaways: Italy is registering a high number of visa applications for Chinese citizens.According to VFS Global, Italian visa applications by the Chinese could reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024.Chinese citizens filed a total of 143648 Italian Schengen… View More →

Long Processing Times for Irish Visas Cause Anxiety Among Travel Agencies & Their Clients
Key Takeaways:The long time it takes for authorities to process visa applications is causing distress among travel agents.They complain that processing visa applications takes too long, sometimes up to three months.VFS Global pointed out that these delays are occurring due… View More →

Australia’s Boarding Schools Eye India Opportunities
As India's middle class grows and more students look to study abroad, many of Australia’s prominent schools are aiming to attract Indian students by showcasing educational opportunities down under.In their first ever visit to India, this month, a delegation of… View More →

Canadian Colleges Saw 30% Int’l Student Growth in 2022/23, Data Reveals.
Newly released data has shown an increase in postsecondary enrolments in Canada in 2022/23, driven by a 16% rise in international students, with the majority attending colleges.International student enrolments at Canadian colleges increased by nearly 30% in 2022/23 while universities… View More →

Spain Has Issued 780 Golden Visas So Far in 2024
Key Takeaways:Spain has issued 780 golden visas to foreign nationals so far in 2024.Over 15,300 persons have benefited from this program, since its launch in 2013.Nationals from China, Russia and the UK benefited the most from this program.   Reference… View More →

Cyprus Revokes 77 More Passports Granted Through Golden Passport Program
Key Takeaways:Cyprus has revoked 77 more passports granted through the Golden Passport Scheme.Among those affected are also Russian oligarch Alexei Kuzmichev, and former FSB investigator Sergey Kovbasyuk.The program was terminated in 2020 following reports of its involvement in irregular affairs.… View More →

Indian Government Raises Study Visa Fee Increase with Australia
The Indian authorities are working with their Australian counterparts to understand the ramifications of an increase in Australia's study visa fees. With Australia increasing its study visa fees from AUD$710 to AUD$1,600 – a rise of 125% – India has… View More →

What Makes Lithuania The World's Happiest Country For Those Below 30?
World Happiness Report, 2024: The World Happiness Report is prepared based on a survey by Gallup where residents evaluate their quality of life. 'The Guardian' has reported that the country provides low rent, free education and a vibrant nightlife.People in… View More →

Ireland Processes Record 30,000 Citizenship Applications & Grants Passports to Over 6,000 Foreigners
Key Takeaways: Over 30,00 decisions on Irish citizenship were made in 2024, marking a new record since the figures began to be collected.This year’s figures account for a significant increase compared to last year’s figures.More than 6,000 new Irish citizens from… View More →

NZ PM’s 2025 Scholarship Scheme Offers 119 Opportunities in Asia and Latin America
The New Zealand government continues to nurture global connections with its Prime Minister's scholarship program for education experiences abroad. The New Zealand government has announced that 119 recipients have been awarded as part of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship scheme for… View More →

Croatia Expands Unemployment Benefits to Foreign Workers Through CES
Key Takeaways: Foreign workers without a job in Croatia will be eligible for government benefits if they hold a valid temporary residence permit.These changes were discussed by Croatian politicians as the country is working to attract more foreign workers.Croatia needs workers… View More →

UK Government Removes Visa-Free Travel for Colombians
The UK has reinstated the visitor visa requirement for Colombian students studying for six months or less, in a move set to impact the ELT sector. The UK government had lifted visitor visa requirements for Colombian nationals in November 2022,… View More →

Spain vs Italy: Which Country’s Schengen Visa Do Applicants Prefer?
Key Takeaways:  Both countries are popular among tourists who appreciate art and culture.Italy was a more sought-after destination before the COVID-19 pandemic.Since 2019, Spain has been among the top three destinations for visa applicants.   Reference Link:https://schengen.news/spain-vs-italy-which-countrys-schengen-visa-do-applicants-prefer/ View More →

Germany Forecast to Welcome 400k International Students
Germany is expecting to welcome over 400,000 international students this winter semester, marking a 7% surge in numbers from the same period last year.According to a DAAD snapshot survey, which included responses from 200 German universities, the country will be… View More →

Denmark Sets New Income Levels for Foreigners Applying for Work Permits Starting January 2025
Key Takeaways: Denmark will update the income levels on January 1, 2025.Foreigners who apply for a residence and work permit after December 31, 2024, will have to meet the new level.By updating the salary level, Denmark wants to ensure that foreigners… View More →

Official: Sweden Will Simplify EU Blue Cards Rules for Foreign Professionals From January 1, 2025
Key Takeaways: Starting January 1, 2025, highly qualified foreign workers will be able to obtain Sweden’s EU Blue Card under less strict conditions.The salary threshold to be eligible for the EU Blue Card will be lowered from 1.5 times to 1.25… View More →

Authorities Begin Investigations About Visa Affairs Surrounding Foreign Ministry in Germany
Key Takeaways: German authorities have started their investigation at the Foreign Ministry after reports that the authority granted visas to non-eligible applicants.Officials at the embassies were reportedly pressured to issue visas to candidates who did not meet requirements or even presented… View More →

India a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program
With an ageing society and a shrinking working-age population, Finland aims to attract an international workforce to meet its labour needs.Recognising India as a major source of international students, researchers, and workers, Finland has identified the country as a priority… View More →

These 2 Countries Will Issue More Work Visas for Foreign Workers in 2025
Key Takeaways: Germany and Italy will be increasing the number of visas issued to foreign workers in 2025.Germany will be issuing 22,422 more visas while Italy will increase the number of such visas by 10,000.The two countries have made these changes… View More →

The University of Liverpool and University of Al Dhaid establish College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Liverpool and the University of Al Dhaid are collaborating to establish a new college of veterinary medicine in Sharjah, located in the United Arab Emirates. The University of Liverpool has signed an agreement with the University of… View More →

Spain to Officially End Its Golden Visa Program in April 2025
Key Takeaways: Wealthy foreign nationals will be eligible to apply for Spain’s Golden Visa Program only until April 3, 2025.The decision to end the program was published in Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE) on January 3, 2025, and will take effect… View More →

International applications to the UK dip in 2024
New data from the UK Home Office has revealed a 14% decrease in international student visa applications in 2024, as compared to the previous year.The Home Office figures, released on January 9, support the findings of BUILA’s new survey of… View More →

Croatia Offers New Opportunities for International Graduates!
International students who graduate from Croatian higher education institutions can now stay for up to one year to seek employment! Students have to submit the extension request at least 60 days before the temporary residence permit expires, with proof of… View More →

Spain Considers 100% Tax on Property Purchases by Non-EU Citizens
Key Takeaways: Spain plans to introduce a tax of up to 100 per cent on the value of properties bought by non-EU nationals.According to the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, the decision came to meet the country's housing emergency.To deal… View More →

Russians Applying for French Schengen Visas to Travel to Finland, Investigation Reveals
Key Takeaways: An investigation has revealed that it is very easy for Russians wanting to enter Finland to renew their Schengen visas.Since Finland does not accept applications from Russians, a travel agency suggested that the application be filed for a French… View More →

Irish uni expands into Middle East and eyes growth in India
Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, established in 2021, has expanded into the Middle East while eyeing India as a ‘big growth market’. We just opened our office in Dubai to service the Middle Eastern component, and India is also… View More →

Duolingo English Test unveils scholarship for Indian women in STEM
English test platform, Duolingo English Test, has launched the DETermined scholarship aimed at Indian women in STEM.  The initiative, introduced in collaboration with the government of India’s Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser as the knowledge partner, is designed to support… View More →

Canadian Study Permit Approvals Fall Far Below Cap Targets
New data reveals policymakers “significantly underestimated” the impact of Canada’s international student caps as 2024 study permit approvals fall far below government targets. Canadian study permit approvals are on track to fall by 45% in 2024, rather than the 35%… View More →

Sweden Considering Mandatory Registration for Long-Term EU/EEA Citizens
Key Takeaways: Sweden is considering making it mandatory for EU/EEA citizens to register with Swedish authorities if they stay for more than three months in the country.Currently, EU citizens can live in another EU country for up to three months without… View More →

Germany Issued Over 60% of Family Reunification Visas to Children in 2024
Key Takeaways: The majority of family reunification visas granted by German authorities in 2024 were for children.Germany allows only 1,000 family reunification visas per month to be issued for those on subsidiary protection seeking to bring family members into Germany.This law… View More →

Portugal Granted 6,000 Study Visas to Guinean Students in 2024
Key Takeaways: Application rates of nationals from Guinea-Bissau for Portuguese visas are up by 20 per cent compared to 2023.The interest in study visas is particularly high, increasing by nearly 50 per cent.Guinea-Bissau is a member of the CPLP organisation, which… View More →

Canada Eases Super Visa Insurance Requirement Effective Jan 28
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has eased the health insurance requirements for super visa applicants effective January 28, 2025. So as of January 28, 2025, IRCC has broadened its horizons, now permitting super visa applicants to purchase health… View More →

Australia’s Opposition leader vows to cap international studentsAustralia’s Opposition leader vows to cap international students
In Australia, the leader of the Opposition has set out his party's intention to cap international student numbers and cut migration in his pre-election pitch. As Australia’s federal election looms, the Coalition promises – if elected – to reduce the… View More →

EU & UK Could Soon Agree on Visa Deal for Workers & Students Under 30
Key Takeaways: EU and the UK could soon be starting negotiations about a free movement scheme for young people under 30.Inside sources have disclosed that the British PM is ready to discuss the matters, while EU officials could also consider changing… View More →

Netherlands backs resolution to “retain” international students
The motion, which received the backing of three coalition parties in January, calls on the government to prepare an action plan aimed at “encouraging international students and talented individuals to stay in the Netherlands”.  Dutch Universities have welcomed the government’s… View More →

International Graduates Found to Earn Less Than Canadian Peers
International graduates typically earn less than their Canadian peers and are more likely to work in sales and services industries, a new report by Statistics Canada has revealed.Average earnings of international graduates in full-time employment were 20% lower than their… View More →

Organisations Demand Urgent Reform to Italy’s Work Permit System
Key Takeaways: TAI group has demanded that the Italian government takes measures to reform the work permit system.According to the group, the current system is inefficient, inadequate, and dangerous.TAI group said that the government should not keep in place such strict… View More →

Trump and Modi back opening more US uni campuses in India
US President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have advocated for stronger higher educational ties between their two countries – including offshore campuses for US institutions in India. In their first meeting since Trump’s return to the White House,… View More →

Four Finnish Universities Among The Most Prestigious in The World Reputation Rankings 2025
Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2025 lists the top universities for academic reputation and prestige globally, including 300 institutions from 38 countries and territories.Four Finnish universities were listed among the top universities by prestige:University of Helsinki #81Aalto University #101-150Tampere… View More →

Spain Ranked as Best Destination for Digital Nomads in 2025
Key Takeaways: Spain has ranked highest in the Digital Nomad Index for 2025.The country stood out as an ideal destination for digital nomads especially for its tourism popularity.Six factors were taken into consideration for this ranking system, including living costs, internet… View More →

Swansea University announces London expansion with QA
Swansea University and QA Higher Education have announced a new partnership to bring flexible course provision to London. Swansea University and QA Higher Education have partnered to deliver flexible degree programs in London from September 2025, The PIE News can… View More →

UK universities set to benefit from Trump presidency
The UK could benefit from Donald Trump’s presidency by attracting more international students deterred from studying in the US, according to the British Council.The US is set to see a decline in international student interest following Trump’s return to the… View More →

Latvia leads EU on women doing doctoral studies
Eurostat data published March 3 shows Latvia leading the European Union when it comes to the proportion of women in higher education undertaking doctoral-level studies.Among the 1.5 million master’s students in the EU in 2022, 905 678 were women, representing… View More →

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland awarded European Gender Equality Champion Prize
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) was announced as the Inclusive Gender Equality Champion for 2024. The awards were announced on 3 March 2025 at a ceremony in Brussels, by Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation,… View More →

New Zealand universities showcased to global education leaders at QS India Summit 2025
The 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) India Summit 2025 – which saw New Zealand recognised as Country Partner – proved a valuable opportunity to showcase New Zealand education to over 600 senior education leaders, policymakers and government officials from around the… View More →

Canada takes action to support housing with new immigration measures
March 7, 2025—Toronto—Immigration is essential to our country’s economic success and growth. To meet the growing demand for housing, Canada needs a strong construction and skilled trades workforce, and immigrants play a vital role in fulfilling these needs.Today, the Honourable… View More →

Minimum Wage in Germany Increased by 50.8% in the Last Decade
Minimal wages in Germany have increased by 3.3 per cent in 2025, reaching a total of €12.82 per hour, which is the highest recorded in the last decade.Based on data from the Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, the minimum monthly salary… View More →

UK-Egypt Mission Sparks New Era of Higher Education Partnerships
A UK delegation from top universities visited Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, marking the largest UK higher education delegation to the country.From 16-18 February 2025, a high-level delegation from the UK visited Egyptian universities: Ain Shams University, and European Universities in… View More →

International degree graduates of Canadian colleges no longer have to meet “field of study” requirements for post-study work permits
Short on time? Here are the highlights: The Canadian government has removed the field-of-study restriction for international students graduating from degree programmes granted by collegesThis allows more international students in colleges to apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), and it… View More →

ETIAS Won’t Become Mandatory for Travel to EU Until 2027
Key Takeaways: The requirement to apply for an ETIAS before travel to the EU is not expected to become mandatory until April 2027, at the earliest.ETIAS will follow in the last quarter of 2026, once the Entry/Exit System is fully operational.There… View More →

India, Ireland poised to boost trade, education ties: Irish Minister
Ireland Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless said Ireland looks forward to meeting Indian Universities and educational institutes to explore avenues for expanding post-study pathways and fostering deeper research collaborations between nations. He emphasized… View More →

Germany Needs Foreign Workers, But Its Complex Visa System Says Otherwise
Key Takeaways: Skilled foreign workers are dealing with many administrative procedures when applying for a national German visa.Despite a strong need for workers, the German system remains too complicated for these applicants.Germany needs about 530,000 specialists to meet its criteria.  … View More →

Luxembourg Increases EU Blue Card Salary Requirement by Over 7%
Key Takeaways: Luxembourg has increased the EU Blue Card minimum salary level from €58,968 to €63,408.Luxembourg issued a total of 825 EU Blue Cards to third-country nationals in 2024.Some other EU member states have also already hiked their salary requirement for… View More →

Acumen and University Living announce scholarships for Indian students
Acumen has partnered with University Living to offer up to INR 2 crore (£180,048) in ‘Living Scholarships’ for Indian students.The initiative is aimed at Indian students enrolling at leading university partners in the UK, Ireland, Australia, the US, and Canada.… View More →

Strathclyde University introduces MSc Sustainability Innovation Leadership programme
Candidates from business, management, engineering, design, and architecture are eligible to apply for the course with first-class or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent).  Reference Link: https://indianexpress.com/article/education/study-abroad/strathclyde-university-introduces-msc-sustainability-innovation-leadership-scholarship-9861428/ View More →

ETS Introduces TOEIC Link In India To Support Higher Education, Workforce Needs
ETS has introduced a TOEIC Link in India to support the evolving needs of the Higher Education and workforce. This offers a fast and flexible English proficiency test for universities, employers and training programs. It is an advanced online English… View More →

Good news for Harvard aspirants, free tuition to be offered to students from families earning $200,000 or less
Harvard University said on Monday it would make tuition free for undergraduate students from families earning less than $200,000 a year and would also cover health insurance, housing and other expenses for those earning less than $100,000. Reference link: >https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/news/good-news-for-harvard-aspirants-free-tuition-to-be-offered-to-students-from-families-earning-200-000-or-less-101742276185420.html View More →

Australia’s Coalition pledges $5k visa fee, tighter student caps
Ahead of the May 3 federal election, the Coalition has pledged to cap new international student arrivals at 240,000 per year and introduce a AUD$5,000 visa fee for those targeting top universities. Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton, has announced… View More →

Germany May Strip Dual Nationals of Citizenship Over Antisemitism
Key Takeaways: Germany could revoke citizenship for dual nationals due to antisemitism.Critics have said that such a move will result in unequal treatment.A paper intended as a basis for the coalition agreement said that the authorities are committed to reforming citizenship… View More →

Ireland’s ELE sector slams sharp rise in financial threshold
English Education Ireland (EEI), is calling for an immediate review of a newly announced immigration policy that almost doubles the financial proof required from non-visa-required international students.The national body representing over 60 accredited English language schools has warned the move… View More →

EU & Kazakhstan Move Toward Signing Visa Facilitation Agreement
Key Takeaways: The EU and Kazakhstan are moving toward signing the visa facilitation agreement.EU member states have approved the mandate for the Commission to commence negotiations on the matter.Kazakhstan wants the EU to facilitate a number of requirements for its nationals… View More →

Malaysia predicts student growth from Central Asia and Africa
Key figures in Malaysia's international education sector have named Central Asia and Africa as the key regions where they expect the country's student recruitment to swell.Speaking at the 10th annual EURIE conference in Istanbul, Novie Tajuddin, CEO of Education Malaysia… View More →

Landmark report outlines new vision for UK international HE
UK sector leaders are urging reform as the International Higher Education Commission (IHEC) releases its final report, presenting a new roadmap to secure the future of the UK’s global education presence.To mark the launch of the report – titled “Towards… View More →

ApplyBoard launches new AI feature for student applications
Canadian edtech unicorn ApplyBoard has introduced Instant Submission, a new AI feature designed to streamline the student application process.   Reference Link: https://thepienews.com/applyboard-launches-new-ai-feature-for-student-applications/  View More →

More Indians graduating in Singapore, median income up by 10%
Minister K Shanmugam highlighted the significant progress of Singapore's Indian community, noting a rise in graduates from 16.5% in 2000 to 41% in 2020 and a substantial 40% increase in median household income between 2010 and 2020. While school dropout… View More →

Trade union delegation pushes for quality inclusive education for all at Global Disability Summit
At the Global Disability Summit (GDS), the Education International (EI) delegation reaffirmed that inclusive education is a fundamental human right and key to thriving communities. They championed a social model of disability—breaking down barriers, not people.    Reference Link : >https://www.ei-ie.org/en/item/29768:trade-union-delegation-pushes-for-quality-inclusive-education-for-all-at-global-disability-summit View More →

French business school ESCP eyes collabs with IITs
A top French business school is turning to Indian institutes of technology (IITs) to meet the growing demand for tech and research.ESCP Business School, the world’s oldest business school, founded in Paris in 1819, is set to sign MOUs with… View More →

Australia’s post-study work visa under fire in election pledge
Ahead of the May 3 federal election, the Coalition has pledged a rapid review of the 485 visa, citing “misuse” of post-study work rights as a backdoor to jobs and permanent migration. If elected, the Coalition said it will look… View More →

Australia’s The Language Academy placed into liquidation
The Language Academy, an Australian language school with campuses in the Gold Coast and Sydney, has been placed into liquidation and has ceased operations. The notice was posted by the Tuition Protection Service (TPS), which outlined that operations ceased as… View More →

Breaking: What does an India-UK trade deal mean for international students?
The PIE unpacks what a "landmark" trade deal between India and the UK could mean for the international education sector.The Indian and UK governments have today announced a trade deal that is being touted as a “huge economic win”, promising… View More →

How will private universities unlock opportunities within Greece and beyond?
Recent laws allowing private universities to open in Greece are changing the country's higher education landscape. Christina Georgaki goes through everything you need to know.In March 2024, the Greek parliament approved a law authorising the establishment of private universities, along… View More →

Spain moves forward with a proposed law to shorten the working week to 37.5 hours
The bill to reduce the current workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours for over 12 million people will now be put to the Spanish parliament for approval.Spain may soon move to a shorter week with workers enjoying 2.5 hours more… View More →

Japanese Scholarship MEXT 2025-2026: Important dates, expert tips to get selected.
Key Takeaway: Important dates for MEXT 2025-2026: As announced by the Embassy of Japan in India, the application window for MEXT 2025 (for admissions in 2026) is open across four categories.    Reference Link: https://indianexpress.com/article/education/study-abroad/japanese-government-scholarship-japan-mext-2025-2026-important-dates-expert-tips-direct-link-to-apply-9992618/ View More →

Prominent UK and Australian unis announce Mumbai campus plans
Key Takeaway: The University of York is the sixth UK university – and the fourth from the Russell Group – to announce plans for a campus in India, while the University of Western Australia is set to become the first… View More →

Indian students prefer Singapore, Ireland and Dubai over traditional study abroad destinations
Key Takeaway: Indian students are increasingly choosing Singapore, Ireland and Dubai over traditional study abroad destinations. This shift is driven by better visa policies, quality education and improved career opportunities.    Reference Link: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/study-abroad/story/indian-students-study-abroad-singapore-ireland-dubai-visa-policies-2722032-2025-05-09 View More →

Youth mobility and Erasmus back on the table for EU-UK talks
European leaders have agreed to work towards setting up a youth mobility scheme and reinstating the Erasmus scheme for UK students – although the details have yet to be set in stone. European and UK leaders set out intent to… View More →

EU Wants to Speed Up Visa Issuance to Attract US Researchers
EU Wants to Speed Up Visa Issuance to Attract US ResearchersKey Takeaways: The EU wants to improve visa processing times to attract US researchers.This urgency comes after the Trump administration cut the budget for science and research.The EU is trying to… View More →

Germany tightens Schengen Visa rules for Indians: Informal appeal system ends from July 2025
In a recent update, Germany has put an end to the informal appeal system for Indians applying for visas starting July 1, 2025. The significant procedural change was announced by the German government. The government has now decided to abolish… View More →

Germany Granted 1.29 Million Schengen Visas in 2024
Key Takeaways: Germany was the third country for most visa applications received in 2024.Visa applications received were more than in the previous year but fewer than those in Spain, which was second on this list.Chinese and Turkish nationals were the top… View More →

Judge halts ban on international enrolments at Harvard
In the latest move in the government’s dramatic feud with the US’s oldest university – and a major victory for international education sector – district judge Allison Burroughs issued a temporary restraining order yesterday, halting the directive stripping Harvard of… View More →

France: These Are the Most In-Demand Jobs for Foreign Workers in 2025
 Key Takeaways: France’s Official Journal publishes the updated list of occupations in short supply.The new changes permit the regularisation of workers in some 80 occupations in France.New changes have been embraced by industries in France.    Reference Link: https://schengenvisainfo.com/news/france-these-are-the-most-in-demand-jobs-for-foreign-workers-in-2025/ View More →

Belgium Opens New Visa Processing Centre in Rabat, Initially for Students Only
Key Takeaways : Belgium has opened a new visa processing centre in Rabat, Morocco. The new centre will initially serve only Moroccan students who want to study in Belgium. Later on, services will be offered to those applying for short-term… View More →

International Students “Crucial” for US Growth, States New Report
A new report has doubled down on the contributions of international students in the US as unprecedented attacks on international education weaken interest in the world’s most popular study destination.   The study, published by the Institue of International Education… View More →

Most Member States Oppose Suspending Visa-Free Travel for Georgia, EU Ambassador Says
Key Takeaways : The EU Ambassador to Georgia said that the majority of the member states are against suspending visa-free travel for Georgian citizens. He said they do not want to penalise ordinary people for the decisions and actions enacted by… View More →

K-12: UK private schools lose legal challenge over VAT
A legal challenge fighting the UK government's levy on private school fees has been dismissed by judges at the High Court. The Independent Schools Council (ISC), which represents private schools in the UK, argued that the controversial policy requiring schools… View More →

Effectively unsupervised”: one-year MRes courses under fire
UK universities must not engineer international student recruitment via MRes routes - it risks tougher immigration policies being enacted, Birmingham's VC has warned, as he observed rise in one-year MRes courses which allow dependants to enter the UK too. University… View More →

Harvard: Judge blocks Trump’s international enrolment ban
A US judge has temporarily blocked the latest attempt from the Trump administration to suspend international enrolments to Harvard University. The temporary restraining order (TRO) was issued by federal judge Allison Burroughs on June 5, just one day after President… View More →

University of London, ACCA announce launch of joint BSc degree with professional accountancy qualification
Key Takeaway:  The structure of the BSc (Hons) Professional Accountancy allows for complete online learning, consistent with the flexible format of the ACCA qualification. Students can opt for supported online instruction or attend face-to-face sessions through the University of London’s… View More →

French business school welcomes students hit by US visa chaos
Key Takeaways:  International students facing uncertainty as the US cracks down on new student visas have been offered a practical solution by a top business school in France. Reference Link: https://thepienews.com/french-business-school-welcomes-students-hit-by-us-visa-chaos/ View More →

University of Western Australia to launch its first global campuses in Chennai and Mumbai
Key Takeaways: A blended faculty model, more affordable fees, and adaptations in the curriculum to reflect cultural or regional contexts are among the several aspects of the University of Western Australia's India offering, according to Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof Guy Littlefair.  … View More →

NZ eases visa path for degree holders from certain countries
Key Takeaways: New Zealand has announced that degree holders from certain countries can now bypass the qualification assessment process for some immigration categories.    Reference Link: https://thepienews.com/nz-eases-visa-path-for-degree-holders-from-certain-countries/ View More →

Canada announces change in post-graduation work permit eligibility criteria rules
Key Takeaways: Canada's International Student Program has significantly updated the Post-Graduation Work Permit qualifying criteria for foreign students.    Reference Link: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-canada-updates-field-of-study-requirement-for-post-graduation-work-permits-for-foreign-students-3893938/ View More →

Slovenia to Launch Digital Nomad Visa in November 2025
Key Takeaways: Slovenia is set to launch a digital nomad visa in November of this year.The permit will allow stays of up to 12 months in the country for digital nomads provided that they work for non-Slovenian clients or employers.There will… View More →

Spain Gains Authority Over Visas & Residence Permits in Gibraltar Under EU-UK Deal
Key Takeaways: Spain has gained authority over the issuance of residence permits, visas, and asylum in Gibraltar.The EU and the UK agreed to give Spain this power.The adoption and the ratification of the agreement will be made once the negotiating teams… View More →

New international enrolments to fall far short of Canadian targets
The number of new international students coming to Canada is predicted to fall by over 50% this year, with domestic tuition fees likely to increase as a result, a new survey has revealed.Far fewer international students are projected to come… View More →

Cost of Australian student visa jumps to AUD$2,000
Effective July 1, the Australian government has increased the student visa application fee to AUD$2,000. The move follows an 125% fee increase implemented just one year earlier, from AUD$710 to AUD$1,600 in July.“In line with the government’s election commitment, from… View More →

US federal data glitch overlooks 200,000 international students
 Key Takeaways: Recently corrected SEVIS data has shown the US government underreported international student numbers by 200,000 last year, with the true figures revealing steady growth.    Reference Link : https://thepienews.com/us-federal-data-glitch-overlooks-200000-international-students/ View More →

Brazilian Aerospace Firm Embraer Launches Master’s Scholarship
 Key Takeaways: Brazil's top aerospace company is offering generous scholarships to aeronautical engineering graduates. Here's what to know about this new scholarship program.    Reference Link: https://www.educations.com/higher-education-news/brazilian-aerospace-firm-embraer-launches-master-s-scholarship View More →

Introducing the ESCI Champions 2025 – 2027!
European Student Card Initiative Champions are higher education institutions and organisations that have made significant progress in adopting the different building blocks of the European Student Card Initiative (ESCI). In doing so, they are supporting the digitalisation and simplification of… View More →

NZ debuts growth plan as it eyes 35k more international students
New Zealand's strategy to increase international student numbers will include relaxing restrictions on work hours for study visa holders, extending work eligibility for more student categories, and the introduction of a short-term work pathway for vocational graduates.Reference Link: https://thepienews.com/nz-debuts-growth-plan-as-it-eyes-35k-more-international-students/ View More →

Call to apply for Artificial Intelligence pilot project support measures in RSU study courses
Riga Stradins University invites its teaching staff to apply for the implementation of AI pilot projects in their study courses with the aim of promoting innovation and enhancing the quality of studies by integrating AI tools into the learning process.… View More →

Minimum student income needed to combat ‘crisis’
The UK needs to introduce an inflation-proof minimum student income linked to the living wage to combat “crisis levels” of poverty, according to a group of cross-party MPs. After hearing from students’ unions, universities, sector bodies, and individual experts, the… View More →

London Mayor slams proposed international tuition fee levy
London's Lord Mayor has hit out at plans to introduce a levy on international students' university fees, with a stark warning that the move risks damaging the UK's hugely lucrative higher education sector. In a keynote address earlier this week… View More →

Professional integration of graduates from Grandes Ecoles: excellent indicators despite a certain cyclical decline
The Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) has published its annual survey on professional integration, confirming an already established trend: young graduates from these Grandes Écoles quickly find their place in the job market. However, at 80.2% this year for all… View More →

Erasmus+ for a globally connected Europe: The Guild and ARUA’s recommendations
As the European Union considers the shape of its post-2027 programmes, The Guild urges a strengthened commitment to the international dimension of Erasmus+, highlighting its strategic value in advancing global cooperation and sustainable development.Following The Guild's previous contributions to the… View More →

University of Helsinki: European Commission’s proposal to invest in knowledge-based Europe is a major step in the right direction
The University of Helsinki welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to significantly increase investment in research, innovation and education in the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034.On 16 July, the European Commission published its proposal for the next EU… View More →

UCAM and the Altamayyuz Academy of Saudi Arabia seal a training agreement in sports management.
The agreement, signed at the Los Jerónimos Campus, includes the launch of an Executive MBA in Sports Management.María Dolores García, president of UCAM , and Abdulaziz Al-Ghamdi, general director of Altamayyuz Academy , an educational institution in Saudi Arabia ,… View More →

How will the India-UK Vision 2035 impact education?
As India and the UK sign a landmark trade deal worth £6 billion (USD $7.7bn) in investments, Vision 2035 could shape broader ties between the two countries, particularly in education. The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), negotiations… View More →

Investors keen on takeovers as universities turn to private funds
 Co-branded campuses and partial mergers expected to become more common in face of higher borrowing costs More universities could look to private investment to cope with their growing money problems, but it could be too late for non-elite institutions, financial… View More →

The government of Türkiye misses opportunity to align appointment of rectors with European standards
The European University Association regrets the passing of a new Turkish law on 1 July that consolidates the president of the country’s prerogative to appoint rectors of both public and foundation universities. In 2018, a decree allowed the president of… View More →

UK unis could take £620m hit from international student levy
The UK government’s proposed 6% levy on international students’ fees could take their toll on universities' finances to the tune of £621 million, according to a new HEPI analysis.Based on the latest HEPI data, the Institute estimates the levy could… View More →

Hertfordshire opens to foreign medical students as UK cap remains
New medical school will initially cater to international students as wait goes on for large rise in government-funded placesThe University of Hertfordshire will open a medical school next year, initially only admitting international students as caps on UK-funded places continue… View More →

UNICOMM – University Community Active Participation materials now available
The UNICOMM (University Community Active Participation) project has released a series of publications, infographics, podcasts and videos containing ready-made tools and practical tips for building engaged academic communities where everyone feels heard, seen and valued.The project's goals included: identifying the… View More →

Number of Chinese undergrads accepted to UK unis surges by 13%
The number of undergraduate international students getting accepted into UK universities through UCAS has risen by nearly 1,500 in a year – with China, the largest market, growing by 13%.According to UCAS data released today to coincide with A-level results… View More →

A-level top grades in England reach record high outside of Covid years – as it happened
More than 800,000 students got their A-level results today - and the topline figures indicate that many will be happy with their lot – and not just the 3,890 students who achieved three A*s (smarty pantses!).In England the proportion of… View More →

How the BCA could reshape UK university recruitment in India and South Asia
When the UK government unveiled its immigration white paper in May, my first reaction was simple: “A step in the right direction.” Buried among the many proposals, five key policy reforms stood out for their potential to reshape international student… View More →

International students encouraged to sharpen their skills to stand out in UK job market
International students in the UK are being urged to sharpen their skills, build their personal brand, and ask the tough questions that will set them apart in an increasingly competitive job market.More than 600 international students studying across the UK… View More →

KTU scientist among two Lithuanians invited to Nobel laureates’ meeting
Dr Artiom Magomedov, a chemistry researcher at Kaunas University of Technology, took part in the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany – one of the world’s most prestigious events for young scientists. This year, only two Lithuanian researchers were… View More →

34th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks ICANN2025
This conference is one of the most important events in Europe in the fields of artificial intelligence, artificial neural networks, neuroscience, and neurotechnologies. It is organized in collaboration with the European Neural Network Society and the European Brain Research InfrastructureS… View More →

The autumn joint application begins on Monday – SAMK offers diverse degree programs in Finnish and English
The autumn applications for higher education institutions will be held from 1 to 11 September 2025. SAMK offers a diverse selection of degree programmes in both Finnish and English. Studies will start in early 2026.In the autumn joint application, you… View More →

Europe’s Largest Innovation Network Meets Latvian Innovators in Riga – EIT National Day 2025
On 8 October 2025, the EIT Community Latvia will host the EIT National Day 2025 – a high-level event bringing together representatives from European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), government, academia, and industry to discuss Latvia’s achievements and collaborative… View More →

New generation polymers developed by KTU scientists: sustainable, self-repairing and antimicrobial
From medicine to electronics and optics, new materials developed by scientists at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) can be applied in various fields where cleanliness, precision, and durability are essential. They stand out not only for their functionality but also… View More →

UK still top choice for pathway students despite policy changes
The UK remains a coveted study destination despite immigration policies affecting international students, a new survey of NCUK pathway students has found.International students are placing getting a quality education over policy developments – with the UK keeping its spot as… View More →

Cybersecurity expert – we must prepare for the quantum revolution today
Living in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and encountering new AI tools on a nearly daily basis, we often wonder what the next step in our technological progress will be. Cybersecurity experts say that quantum technology is the next… View More →

Researchers at Klaipeda University to develop a system that will help prevent risks in water
Researchers at Klaipeda University (KU) are taking a new step in assessing the water quality of bathing areas by developing real time risk analysis systems and applying advanced molecular technologies as well as artificial intelligence-based solutions. The researchers’ goal is… View More →

Universities of Greenwich and Kent to Merge
Two leading universities in the UK have announced a merger from 2026 to create a new multi-university group amid the financial crisis being faced by the higher education sector.The move is being reported as the creation of a new ‘super-university’… View More →

Lithuanian chemists developed oxygen sensors that can be applied from food packaging to cancer diagnostics
Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, have developed new organic compounds that act as highly sensitive oxygen sensors. These sensors can accurately detect even the slightest amounts of oxygen in the environment – information that is crucial in… View More →

Financial Times 'Masters in Management 2025' ranking: NEOMA in World's Top 30
NEOMA is now established among the world's top 30 in the Financial Times 'Masters in Management 2025'. This prestigious list ranks the 100 best institutions in the world. Our Master in Management is ranked 30th internationally, up 4 places from… View More →

Evolving trends in global education: South Asian student perspectives
The international education landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, and India is at the very centre of this shift.With one of the largest youth populations in the world and an unrelenting appetite for global learning, Indian students continue to drive… View More →

KTU WANTed Career Days 2025 – focus on building resilience in the face of uncertainty
In a constantly changing job market, resilience is becoming one of the most important skills for achieving career goals. This year, the largest career planning event in the Baltic States, KTU WANTed Career Days, will take place on October 2… View More →

RTU Scientists Establish Medical Technology Company, Commercialising Unique Baltic Expertise in Metabolism Research
Drawing on extensive experience in metabolism research in Austria and at Riga Technical University (RTU), Kristaps Klavins, lead researcher at the RTU Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technologies, together with Professor Janis Locs, has established the medical technology start-up «Metabonet».… View More →

Outstanding Life Sciences Innovations presented by LSMU, Kauno Klinikos and LSMU Kaunas Hospital in Vilnius
The Life Sciences Baltics 2025 event, held on 17–18 September in Vilnius, was a special occasion for the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) and its university hospitals. At their joint booth and during the forum sessions, an impressively broad… View More →

Healthcare innovation hackathon i-Days 2025 begins this week
From October 3 to 10, the i-Days hackathon will take place in Riga , during which students from Latvian universities will be invited to create solutions to current healthcare challenges. Young people are invited to participate in the hackathon in… View More →

Enhancing Knowledge Transfers, Skills, and Mindset Change through Learning Journeys – Interreg NPA GLOW2.0 Project
Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) GLOW2.0 – Green Energy Technologies for Tourism Growth project has been supporting enterprises and public organisations in developing tourism flow during the dark autumn and winter months, using darkness of nature and Dark Sky as… View More →

KTU and Tampere University Students to Benefit from Wide International Opportunities
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and Tampere University (TAU) in Finland signed a double degree agreement for Master’s studies in the robotics field. This collaboration provides students with a distinctive competitive edge in the international job market and opens career… View More →

Ireland Successfully Evacuates and Enrols Gazan Students
After months of planning, Ireland has evacuated more than 60 Gazan students as a result of sector-wide collaboration between universities and the Department of Foreign Affairs. A complex diplomatic operation, led by Trinity College, has been successful in securing permission… View More →

Innovation, Lifelong Learning and Cooperation. Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia visited RSU
This week, members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (AmCham) visited the Anatomy Museum of Riga Stradins University (RSU) for a Business After Hours event . During the meeting ,  those present learned about the university's cooperation opportunities… View More →

THE ranking: KTU – the strongest technical university in Lithuania
Earlier this week, Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE WUR) announced the latest ranking results. Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) improved its position in the ranking this year and secured a place among the 1001–1200 best higher education institutions… View More →

Irish HE minister rolls out welcome to international students
Ireland's higher education minister has stressed the immense benefits that international students bring to the country in an address to delegates at a major industry conference.The minister for further and higher education, research, innovation and science of Ireland, James Lawless,… View More →

Trees emit a compound that may have underestimated impacts on the composition of the global atmosphere
The study by the Institute for Environmental Diagnosis and Water Studies (IDAEA) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Institute of Atmsopheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at University of Helsinki is the first to quantify the total… View More →

SKEMA ranks 4th in Le Figaro’s first-ever EMBA ranking
On 20 October 2025, Le Figaro published its first-ever ranking of Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes, an unprecedented assessment of 22 leading French business schools and universities. The ranking evaluated institutions based on indicators such as academic reputation, internationalisation, faculty excellence,… View More →

TNE “very much of interest” for Irish unis
Irish institutions are eyeing further opportunities for transnational education following a slew of successful projects overseas, delegates at a major international education conference have heard.“TNE is very much of interest, so looking at opportunities offshore is very much part of… View More →

KTU researchers – among top 2 per cent most-cited scientists in the world
Lithuanian science is gaining recognition on the global stage. This year, 6 researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) were ranked among the top 2 per cent of the most cited scientists worldwide, with their work shaping new research and… View More →

UK gets tough on recruitment as part of education and skills reforms
The UK is signalling that it will crack down on low-quality programs and "abuse of the system" as part of sweeping post-secondary education and skills training reforms. As part of changes set alongside the publication of the Post-16 education and skills… View More →

Employment of recent university graduates in Europe: Which countries offer the best job prospects?
Euronews Business takes a closer look at the employment rates of recent higher education graduates, including the gender gap.Education plays a major role in the labour market. According to Eurostat, higher levels of education are typically associated with higher employment… View More →

European Affordable Housing Plan must address the impact of housing insecurity on higher education
Students and early-career researchers, as well as university staff, especially those from underrepresented or economically disadvantaged backgrounds, are increasingly affected by housing shortages and rising rents across Europe.For this reason, the European University Association has responded to the European Commission’s… View More →

Government urged to prioritise flexible over full-time study
Too many young people are going straight from school into full-time undergraduate study because higher education resists the radical changes needed to make it fit for purpose for a sustainable economy, according to the former boss of the United Kingdom’s… View More →

US to face $480bn yearly losses from shrinking STEM talent pool
The US risks annual losses of up to $480 billion for the next decade as the Trump administration’s exclusion of international students continues to erode its STEM talent pool, a new report has warned.The study, Brain Freeze, takes a long… View More →

Painting memory: Lithuanian researchers explore how street art shapes urban identity
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) linguists have analysed murals in Lithuania’s second-largest city as elements of a “linguistic landscape” – a concept that views language as both visual and spatial. Their study reveals that street art in Kaunas acts as… View More →

Business Open Innovation Summit at KTU : building a collaborative future
In a world of growing uncertainty, where technological change, global crises, and shifting markets challenge even the strongest industries, collaboration has become not just a strategy but a necessity. The ability to work together – across sectors, borders, and disciplines… View More →

CAS Issuances Up 8% Across UK Universities, Data Shows
International student recruitment is regaining momentum after a slower 2024 cycle, Enroly data looking at the UK’s September 2025 intake across more than half of higher education institutions has suggested. While issuances for the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS),… View More →

Code of Good Practice in TNE brings Long-Awaited Clarity
After 18 years, the global higher education community finally has a new reference text for transnational education (TNE). On 22 October 2025, in Paris, the Committee of the Lisbon Recognition Convention for the European region adopted the Code of Good… View More →

Trump poses ‘existential threat’ to HE and democracy
The Trump administration’s push to control universities is posing an “existential threat” to higher education and democracy and is transforming universities into breeding grounds of compliance, a panel of university leaders and academic freedom experts warned the Anniversary of the… View More →

Malta: Number of HE international students shoots up by 27%
The number of tertiary international students studying in Malta has increased by over a quarter in just one academic year, new statistics have revealed.The number of international students enrolled in Maltese further and higher education in the 2023/24 academic year… View More →

RTU and «Primekss» bring together engineers from around the world at an international conference on steel fiber reinforced concrete
The international conference «Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Conference 2025» (SFRC 2025) at Riga Technical University (RTU) and online brings together 455 participants from Europe, Asia, and the US to discuss the role of steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) in future… View More →

STINT tools help gauge risk and gains in HE Collaboration
A new report offers ‘exploratory tools’ to gauge risk and benefits in international collaborations in higher education and research that can be adapted to different contexts and decision-making – from individual researchers and lecturers to academic leadership, research funders, and… View More →

Education Department dismantling sees study abroad initiatives transferred to State
The US State Department has announced it will take over a dozen international education programs including Fulbright-Hays as part of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education.Under the new agreement, the programs will be brought under the authority… View More →

KTU researchers develop a system that helps block illegal timber from entering the EU market
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union (EU) strengthened controls in the timber sector to prevent sanctioned raw materials from entering the market from Russia and Belarus. Yet recent studies reveal that a significant amount of this timber still… View More →

How to join an alumni network and kickstart your career in Europe
Thinking about your future career while you’re studying in Europe? Alumni networks can give you access to a community of professionals who can guide, advise, and support you in your move from education to work.You may have heard of alumni… View More →

Study visa applications to NZ dip, approval rate jumps nearly 7%
According to data highlighted by Immigration New Zealand (INZ), the government agency responsible for managing the country’s immigration system, the first 10 months of 2025 saw 55,251 study visa applications, down from 58,361 in the same period last year.However, approval… View More →

Europe plays catch-up with larger budget for space agency
An unprecedented 30% budgetary increase, motivated by geopolitics and an increased focus on defence, has buoyed the European Space Agency (ESA), giving some hope of enabling Europe – together with some non-European members such as Canada – to begin to… View More →

Wales stands firm against international fee levy, minister says
During a visit to the University of South Wales’s (USW) Pontypridd campus, Wales’s minister for further and higher education Vikki Howells reaffirmed that the country will not introduce the levy – details of which were set out in last week’s… View More →

AI can help HE assess research more efficiently – Report
National guidelines and regulations are needed on the use of generative AI (GenAI) by universities in the United Kingdom to assess the quality of research for the allocation of public funding, found a study published on 1 December.Measures must also… View More →

Strengthening Digital Skills for Future and Current Water Supply Professionals
In every field of construction engineering, including the critically important area of water supply, digital skills are becoming increasingly essential. By enhancing its study content, Riga Technical University (RTU) is offering both students and industry professionals the opportunity to acquire… View More →

Experts from EUA universities start work on post-2030 sustainability agenda
On 3 December, 22 experts from 19 countries selected for the European University Association’s task-and-finish group on sustainability gathered in Brussels and online.As part of EUA’s ongoing ‘Spotlight on Sustainability’ campaign, this group is responsible for looking beyond the UN’s… View More →

Croatia's bootcamp equips rural women with tech skills to bridge innovation and sustainability gaps
A transformative bootcamp near Zagreb, Croatia, where women from rural areas across Europe are learning how technology can revolutionise their businesses and communities.The Women's Academy for Rural Innovation bootcamp near Zagreb, Croatia, brought together 20 women from Europe and beyond.Organised… View More →

Study abroad delivers “immeasurable” career impact, data finds
US educators are advocating for the continued expansion of access to study abroad programs, after a new report found it had an “immeasurable” impact on students’ career success and earnings.The study found that education abroad is an increasingly powerful signal… View More →

Germany’s record first-year intake drives 6% rise in international enrolments
Over 402,000 international students were enrolled in German universities in the 2024/25 winter semester – up nearly 6%, with first-year numbers at a record 116,600. Though slightly below DAAD’s December 2024 forecast of 405,000 students for the 2024/25 winter semester, up from… View More →

UK agrees deal to rejoin EU study, train abroad programme
The United Kingdom has reached agreement with the European Union to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme from 2027, widening opportunities for young people from all backgrounds, learners, educational, youth and sport staff to study and train abroad. The agreement to join… View More →

Anti-Trafficking networks address the role of modern technology
On 15–16 December, approximately 150 participants representing EU countries and Civil Society Organisations gathered in Brussels for the meetings of the EU Network of National Coordinators and Rapporteurs and of the  EU Civil Society Platform against trafficking in human beings. The… View More →

EU unveils new biotech plan to boost its global competitiveness and close gap with China, US
The new EU Biotech Plan wants to keep research, clinical development, and manufacturing within the European Union.The new Biotech Act, presented by the European Commission, aims to set up a framework that helps biotechnology reach the market faster, improving the… View More →

Commission reports on partner countries’ compliance with visa-free travel requirements
On 19 December, the Commission adopted its eighth report under the Visa Suspension Mechanism, monitoring the EU's visa-free regimes. While most partner countries have taken steps to address the recommendations issued under previous Visa Suspension Mechanism reports, significant challenges persist.… View More →

EU’s Erasmus scheme to reopen to UK students for first time since Brexit at cost of £570m
Young people across the UK will be able to study or gain work experience through the EU’s Erasmus scheme for the first time since Brexit, after the government announced an agreement to rejoin at a cost of £570m.The scheme, known… View More →

85 million international students by 2030, QS data predicts
Despite headwinds that have affected the four biggest study destinations over the past year, “push factors” such as lack of capacity in higher education in major sending markets will mean that the future of international education will continue to be… View More →

MENA Strengthens its Role in Global Student Mobility
Recent reports have identified the MENA region as one of the most dynamic and evolving players in global education. While outbound student interest remains high, there is a clear increase in students exploring options within the region.The report measures “demand”… View More →

Support at all levels is needed for the Arts and Humanities
Since their inception, universities have been centres of research and training for professors and students as part of their ongoing pursuit of truth, teaching and the creation of new knowledge. They have developed and cultivated various disciplines that contribute valuable… View More →

Union Open to the World : Cyprus takes over Presidency of Council of EU
On 1 January, Cyprus took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and will hold it until 30 June 2026.The motto of the Cyprus Presidency, ‘An Autonomous Union – Open to the World’, reflects a forward-looking approach… View More →

Why global quality assurance standards are key for HE
A recent University World News article emphasised that stronger quality assurance systems and enhanced collaboration on UNESCO’s recognition conventions were essential to address the rapidly evolving flows of international students worldwide.This was a central takeaway from the Second Intergovernmental Conference… View More →

A stronger Europe needs a properly funded Erasmus+
The European University Association, along with other higher education partners, has urged EU policy makers to allocate at least €60 billion to the Erasmus+ programme in the EU’s next long-term budget. A recent report highlighted that for Europe to stay… View More →

Greece poised for international student boom after TNE law change
Greece is ramping up its internationalisation efforts following a legal change allowing private overseas universities to open up branch campuses in the country.Greece is currently home to some 24 public universities, 16 polytechnic and specialised institutions and growing interest from… View More →

Indian and US students drive record international enrolments in Ireland
Ireland has seen a record rise in international student enrolments in recent years, with total numbers reaching about 44,500 in the 2024–25 academic year — the highest ever and up more than 10% from the year before. This marks the… View More →

Germany allows visa-free transit for Indians; PM Modi invites German universities to set up in India
Germany has introduced a visa-free transit facility for travellers passing through its airports, meaning that citizens of other countries no longer need a separate transit visa when connecting through Germany. This change is aimed at making travel easier and saving… View More →

How Japan and India will Shape the Next Decade’s Workforce
Japan’s ageing population and shrinking workforce are creating a strong need for skilled graduates, researchers, and trained professionals, making higher education a key part of its future plans. India, with its large and young student population, is becoming an important… View More →

International Work Experience in Europe : Which Countries Lead and Why?
International work experience is increasingly seen as an important part of education and career preparation for students and graduates across Europe. About 16.7 % of job seekers in the European Single Market reported having work experience in a country other… View More →

Which passports are the world’s “most powerful” in 2026?
The Henley Passport Index 2026 ranking shows which national passports offer the greatest travel freedom based on the number of destinations their holders can enter without needing a visa in advance. At the top of the list, Singapore holds the… View More →

BREAKING: UK unveils new international education strategy
The UK government has published a new International Education Strategy 2026 aiming to strengthen the global role of its education sector. A major goal of the strategy is to grow education exports to £40 billion per year by 2030, up… View More →

Academics Demand Coordinated Approach to Migration Policy
Sweden continues to be recognised as a strong destination for international higher education, with globally respected universities, advanced research environments and a long-standing tradition of academic openness. Ongoing discussions around migration policy reflect the country’s broader effort to refine and… View More →

Sector Backs Harvard int’l Students in Trump Legal Fight
A group of higher education associations and organisations has expressed support for Harvard University’s legal challenge to actions by the United States federal government that could affect international student enrolment and related visa processes. The support comes amid a court… View More →

TNE surge offsets ongoing drop in foreign student numbers
New data for the 2024–2025 academic year shows that the number of international students studying in the United Kingdom fell for the second year in a row. The decline was mainly seen in postgraduate taught programmes, with a 10% drop… View More →

Airbus defence chief : Europe could make 'Quantum Leap' in space but must abandon 'Grand Schemes'
Europe has the chance to make a big advance in space technology in the coming years, but it will need to speed up how it turns plans into action. A recent discussion about European space efforts points out that while… View More →

European Forum of Young Leaders 2026 in Gdynia, Poland, invites Participants from Eastern Partner Countries
The European Forum of Young Leaders 2026 will take place in Gdynia, Poland, from 27 to 30 April 2026. The Forum is a cyclical initiative launched by the SALTO Resource Centre with Eastern Europe and Caucasus countries, in cooperation with… View More →

EES and ETIAS : what will actually change for travellers at European Union Borders
Europe is updating how it manages border checks for people from outside the European Union. Since late 2025, a new system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced at the borders of Schengen countries. Instead of old-fashioned passport stamps,… View More →

Ireland to offer €10,000 scholarships for international students from January 29
Ireland has launched its 2026 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship programme to attract outstanding international students to study at Irish universities. From January 29 to March 12, 2026, eligible candidates from outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK can… View More →

“Unavoidable” Home Office delays disrupt January intake
The UK Home Office has acknowledged that mandatory security and eligibility checks have caused delays in processing student visas, meaning many international students waiting to start courses in the January 2026 intake were unable to travel in time. Even though… View More →

Policy shifts mark “turning point” for Dutch Higher Education
The new coalition government in the Netherlands has announced important policy changes that mark a turning point for Dutch higher education in 2026. After years of uncertainty around funding and restrictions on international programmes, the government has stopped plans to… View More →

Vote for your favourite DigiEduHack solution in digital education
The European Union is inviting people to vote for their favourite digital education solutions created through the DigiEduHack 2025 hackathon series. After a series of collaborative events held across many countries, 12 finalist projects have been selected, and students, educators,… View More →

Tackling the EU’s affordable housing crisis is vital for students and universities
Many university students and academic staff in Europe are facing difficulties finding affordable housing, which is becoming a serious challenge for higher education communities. As housing costs rise in major university cities, students are sometimes unable to take up study… View More →

The European Commission unveils an integrated strategy for the next five years
The European Commission has presented a new five-year strategy to guide migration and visa policy across the European Union, which will shape how students, researchers and skilled workers enter and stay in EU countries until around 2031. This strategy brings… View More →

Netherlands Immigration Changes 2026 : IND Fees, Salary Thresholds, Sponsor Rules & Citizenship Updates
The Netherlands has introduced a number of immigration changes taking effect in 2026 that could affect students, graduates and skilled foreign workers. One key update is that minimum salary levels for highly skilled migrants and EU Blue Card holders have… View More →

Safer internet day: why education is central to tackling cyberbullying
The European Commission has marked Safer Internet Day by highlighting new actions aimed at preventing cyberbullying and online harm, especially among young people and students. The aim is to make the digital world safer for learners of all ages, including… View More →

How AI can help you find the study programme that fits you best
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being recognised as a valuable support in helping students navigate the vast array of higher education choices across Europe. With thousands of programmes available, choosing what and where to study can be overwhelming. According to… View More →

New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction
Government action in the UK has brought fresh focus to the use of technology in tackling long-standing public health challenges such as drug and alcohol addiction. A newly announced £20 million funding programme will support innovators developing advanced medical technologies,… View More →

Open AI and Microsoft join UK’s international coalition to safeguard AI development
An international coalition aimed at ensuring the safe development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems has gained new backing from major technology developers, reinforcing global collaboration in AI governance and research. Two prominent AI developers have committed significant funding to… View More →

European higher education sector jointly proposes amendments to secure the future of Erasmus+
A broad coalition of European higher education stakeholders has put forward a coordinated set of joint amendments to the European Commission’s proposal for the next Erasmus+ programme, highlighting the need to secure and enhance the future of this flagship mobility… View More →

What will the EU’s strategic research shift mean for Japan?
As the European Union prepares its next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), policymakers are signalling a stronger emphasis on competitiveness, strategic technologies and research security. This evolving direction reflects broader global trends, where research is increasingly linked to… View More →

Germany’s Faster Work Access for Asylum Seekers Plan Explained
Germany is proposing a significant change to how asylum seekers access the labour market, aiming to allow work permits much earlier in the asylum process. Under current practice, asylum seekers often have to wait six months or more—particularly if they… View More →

Mobility programs like Turing will shape the UK’s global future
The UK’s flagship international mobility programme, known as the Turing Scheme, is increasingly being highlighted as a key part of the country’s evolving global education strategy, with government leaders meeting participating students to underline its role in shaping future overseas… View More →

France Makes Online Visa Appointments Mandatory Worldwide
France has announced a major update to its visa application procedures that will affect all travellers seeking entry to the country, including students and families planning to study abroad. As of 20 February 2026, all visa applicants worldwide must book… View More →

UK Home Secretary Eyes New Refugee Route for Students
The UK government is considering the creation of a new “student refugee route” that could allow selected refugees to study at universities through a safe and legal pathway. The proposal forms part of broader immigration reforms aimed at improving refugee… View More →

India and Canada Launch New Innovation Strategy to Strengthen Education Partnerships
India and Canada have announced a new Talent and Innovation Strategy aimed at strengthening collaboration in higher education, research and innovation between the two countries. The initiative introduces new academic partnerships between several institutions and focuses on expanding cooperation in… View More →

“We’ve lost a generation of scientists”: US talent turns to France
A growing number of researchers and academic professionals are increasingly looking toward Europe, particularly France, as new opportunities emerge in the global research landscape. Recent reports highlight that funding uncertainties, visa changes and policy shifts in the United States have… View More →

Netherlands Calls for Stronger Strategy to Attract International Talent
A group of leaders from industry, startups, research organisations and the higher education sector in the Netherlands has urged the government to develop a long-term international talent strategy to strengthen the country’s innovation and knowledge economy. In a joint open… View More →

UK Tightens Rules on University Franchise Programs
The UK government has introduced stricter regulations on university “franchise” or subcontracted degree programmes to improve transparency and protect students. Under new rules set to take effect from March 2026, universities with large numbers of students in such arrangements must… View More →

Global Student Innovations Shine at DigiEduHack 2025
The global winners of DigiEduHack 2025 have been announced, showcasing how students and innovators worldwide are using digital technology to transform education. The initiative brought together thousands of participants across more than 30 countries through local hackathons, where creative solutions… View More →

$2 Million Scholarship Fund Announced for UK and European Students
A new scholarship initiative has been introduced, offering a total of USD $2 million in funding to support students from the UK and across Europe pursuing higher education. The scholarship pool is aimed at undergraduate applicants and will provide partial… View More →

Report highlights the benefits of knowledge valorisation in higher education
A new report from the European education sector highlights the growing importance of “knowledge valorisation” in higher education—transforming academic research and ideas into real-world solutions that benefit society. This process involves turning knowledge, data and innovation into practical applications such… View More →

Germany Naturalization Law 2026 : New 10-Year Ban Rule Explained
Germany introduced an update to its naturalisation laws in 2026, including a 10-year restriction rule for individuals who previously provided false information or committed serious violations during their residency or immigration process. Under this new regulation, applicants found to have… View More →

German Citizenship Requirements in 2026 Through 5 Years Naturalization Eligibility
Germany has confirmed that from 2026, international residents must complete at least five years of legal stay before becoming eligible to apply for citizenship. This follows the removal of the earlier fast-track option that allowed some individuals to apply in… View More →

UNESCO Calls for Global Transformation in Higher Education
A new report by UNESCO has placed higher education at the centre of global transformation, highlighting its role in shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future. The report describes a new “social contract” for universities, urging institutions worldwide to adapt to… View More →

Stricter Migration Rules: Germany’s New Asylum Policy Explained
Germany is moving towards stricter migration and asylum policies as part of wider reforms aimed at controlling irregular migration and improving border management. Recent updates highlight tighter asylum procedures, including faster processing of applications, stricter border checks, and new rules… View More →

Australia seeks associate membership of Horizon Europe
Australia has announced plans to begin formal negotiations to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation programme, as an associate member. If successful, this would allow Australian universities and researchers to work more closely with European partners, apply… View More →

Europe to fully implement Entry/Exit System from 10 April 2026
From 10 April 2026, Europe will introduce the Entry/Exit System (EES), a new digital border control system for all non-EU travellers entering the Schengen area. Instead of passport stamps, the system will record biometric data such as fingerprints and facial… View More →