International

US: Climate of uncertainty continues for international students amid legal action on internships and a proposed $70,000 OPT fee

In two broadcast memos issued in August 2026, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement department (ICE) clearly signalled that it is now applying greater scrutiny to Curricular Practical Training (CPT) placements. CPT allows a student to complete an internship or practicum offered by a sponsoring employer through a co-operative agreement with the student’s school, and ICE… The post US: Climate of uncertainty continues for international students amid legal action on internships and a proposed $70,000 OPT fee appeared first on ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment .

Australia: New rules now in force for accompanying dependants and onshore student visa applications

The Australian government has announced that a series of additional restrictions on student visas (Subclass 500), first outlined on 17 September, has now come into effect as of 2 October 2026 and applies to any visa applications lodged from that date. Here are the new rules: Other than the restriction on accompanying family members, the… The post Australia: New rules now in force for accompanying dependants and onshore student visa applications appeared first on ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment .

Seven predictions for international student recruitment in Latin America

EdCo LATAM directors Simon Terrington and Jamie Ash have had a peek into their “LATAM crystal ball for predictions on what international student recruitment from Latin America will look like in 2027.” They have come up with seven predictions for developments in the region through next year, which we have summarised below. Agent consolidation will… The post Seven predictions for international student recruitment in Latin America appeared first on ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment .

Getting past “good enough” in responding to prospective students

We all know the trends: There are more institutions in more destinations actively competing for students than ever before, and at the same time, students are now applying to more institutions and holding more offers before making a decision. What then does this mean for how we respond to student enquiries? A new edition of… The post Getting past “good enough” in responding to prospective students appeared first on ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment .

Has Australia’s genuine student test gone too far?

Updated data from the Department of Home Affairs makes it clear that visa grant rates continue to trend downwards this year. In fact, approval rates for August were the lowest in the 20-plus-years of recorded history for which data is available. The student visa grant rate for primary applicants dipped to 75.5% in August 2026… The post Has Australia’s genuine student test gone too far? appeared first on ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment .

BSC Education enters liquidation, ceases trading

The English language school group with centres in the UK, Malta is entering liquidation. The post BSC Education enters liquidation, ceases trading appeared first on The PIE News .

Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee

The Trump administration has proposed charging US universities $70,000 for each international student they recommend for Optional Practical Training (OPT), with institutions facing further annual fees for extensions. The post Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee appeared first on The PIE News .

Russell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days

Fifteen UK research-intensive universities will take part in collaborative events in Shanghai and Beijing designed to highlight future skills, academic excellence and the long-term value of a UK education. The post Russell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days appeared first on The PIE News .

Spotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington

The PIE sat down with Victoria University of Wellington to discuss the future of international education, New Zealand’s growing global appeal and what sets studying in the country’s capital apart. The post Spotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington appeared first on The PIE News .

CU Denver takes step towards India campus in Hyderabad

The university says it is the first public US institution authorised to establish a degree-granting campus in India, with an August 2027 intake planned. The post CU Denver takes step towards India campus in Hyderabad appeared first on The PIE News .