New rules to make it easier to identify recruiters who push ‘fake’ students, but compliance experts fear government will not disclose who can and can’t be trusted
China’s flagship Belt and Road initiative continues to pay off as students from priority regions take up degree programmes, but post-pandemic recovery still ongoing
Foreign students no longer a magic bullet for cash-strapped universities as visa changes and pricing wars force leaders to reconsider growth strategies
Policy has achieved political aims despite damage done to sector, say experts, after Auditor General report finds impact vastly underestimated by officials
As UK universities queue up to open branch campuses in India, we discuss what has sparked this renewed enthusiasm for a model of TNE previously considered moribund and why many remain cynical about the chances of success
First wave of universities finalising plans to open satellite sites insist they are in it for the long haul despite concerns about small intakes, elitism and the effort needed to make ventures a success
Ministers increasingly saw education as an ‘export’ after exiting the EU, prioritising economic gain over other benefits, argue authors of new book
Calls to loosen restrictions on international students in wake of shock defeat to left-wing party in by-election may go unheard without leadership change, say experts
As proposals for the future Horizon Europe are scrutinised by the European Parliament, we discuss likely changes to the seven-year funding programme and whether it can support a coalition of like-minded powers amid the current geopolitical upheaval
Influential body to assess effectiveness of routes into country for top talent, as latest figures show numbers have not increased despite government attention
‘Inevitable’ that conflict will bring ‘serious’ repercussions, as universities forced to reassess how they operate in the region amid increased insecurity
Leeser promises ‘consultation’ on international education while pruning the ‘thicket of regulation’ in speech to Universities ߣߣÊÓÆµ conference
Tighter rules around enrolments and completions could include recent January intake, increasing risk universities will be deemed non-compliant after tumultuous period
Visa uncertainty hampering ‘free flow’ of scholars, ambassador complains, as security experts warn of Beijing’s ‘voracious’ appetite for foreign research intelligence
UK’s incoming tax on international student fees could have unintended consequences for country’s health system and research capabilities, universities warn as consultation comes to an end
We discuss what lies behind sharp rises in the number of international students enrolled on research master’s courses and what it could mean for the future regulation of the sector