Global University Access Tracking. The eligibility requirements, timing of applications and changes in the system scattered across different universities and enrolment systems have been progressively consolidated into searchable and comparable databases.
The first phase is to bring together existing identified intakes; The official information level will be maintained on a school-by-school basis in the fields of OSSD, IB, A-Level, AP, SAT/ACT, IELTS/TOEFL, initial studies, cut-off days and scholarships.
Five-week strike by UCU members of the University of Edinburgh from 28 September to 30 October; The school has indicated that it will reduce the impact of teaching and that students are required to confirm individual curriculum arrangements to the college.
The 36th Annual EAIE Conference attracted over 7,300 international educators from over 100 countries; Asian universities, such as Saitama University, are involved in the search for exchange and partnership.
The University of Canequimelon announced a contribution of $3 billion, of which $2 billion was for 35 acres of new campus in Miami; It is planned to accommodate more than 3,500 students, and the first intakes are still subject to regulatory approval.
The new British student visa sponsorship compliance system has been in place since June 2026; The completion rate for the transition periods 2026 to 2027 is at least 85 per cent, and has increased to 90 per cent since June 2027.
Australia adjusts the rules for the application of 500 student visas and 590 guardian categories and publishes further restrictions on transfer and transfer from July 2027.
More than 28,000 applications from non-local undergraduates were made by the University of Hong Kong in 2026, representing an annual increase of 77 per cent in the number of applications from international undergraduates; The school said that there was still room to expand the number of international students of excellence.
Since the 2026/27 academic year, the maximum number of places available at eight funded universities has increased from 40 per cent to 50 per cent for self-funded non-local students and 120 per cent for self-funded over-receipt at the Institute.
The New Zealand Immigration Service forecasted that the system would be maintained from 08:00 to 20:00 (New Zealand Summer Time) on 4 October 2026, during which time it would not be possible to start or continue to apply for an international student visa.
Australia has restricted most student visa holders from applying for the next student visa in Australia since 2 October 2026, and tightened the rules for spouses to travel with their children and for subsequent accession; Some of the exceptions are reserved for doctors, schools and government-funded students.
The New Zealand Immigration Service recommended that international students apply for a student visa at least three months before their departure in the 2027 school year; Short-term work visas for graduation and post-graduation visas were converted to the new online system effective 16 November 2026.
The British Home Office suspended the student visa guarantee for Buckinghamshire New University on 30 September 2026; The school cannot issue CAS for new international students, and existing students may continue to study for the duration of the visa.
University of Birmingham signed a transnational education agreement with the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong (HKMU) to link HKMU World Business Administration students to LLB Commercial Law in the direction of their British or Hong Kong careers from 2027.
Australasian Home Office long-term information indicates that in August 2026, the visa approval rate for higher education students in several source countries dropped to a low point during the same period; The overall trend cannot be applied directly to each applicant.
Since 4 September 2026, Canada has allowed eligible work permit holders to take up to six-month courses without applying for a study permit, but the work experience during full-time studies is not counted against the CEC and CRS Canadian experience scores.
The U.S. Department of Education and the State Department investigated the Duke University and United of North Dakota Section 117 foreign financial disclosure. Both schools are required to provide cooperation, grants and contract records within 30 days.
The Association ' s appeal of 8 September is not yet a new national policy; The current NSW rules provide for a separate exception for specific international scholarship students.
The official summary lists the seven main directions of implementation and the goals of education exports; Families in Taiwan still have to check their admissions, curricula and visa requirements on a school-by-school basis.
The police student guide was updated on 10 September; In the event of a request for immediate payment, an account number or a transfer of funds by a student in Taiwan, they should first follow official channels to verify it.
Six Irish university governing-body chairs estimate an annual funding gap above €250 million and seek an additional €190 million in core funding in each of the next two budgets. This is an appeal, not approved funding or a new international tuition policy.
UCAS applications for 2027 entry are underway. Oxford, Cambridge and most medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses close at 18:00 UK time on 15 October 2026. Applicants in Taiwan should allow time for references, school processing and admissions tests.
Coventry University announced on 23 September that its Almaty campus opened on 22 September. The first students take foundation courses, with degree programmes to follow.
The 2026 National Student Safety Survey covers 38 Universities Australia member universities. Eligible onshore international students can receive invitations; deadlines depend on the university.
Dundee UCU is taking 25 days of industrial action from 21 September to 23 October. Students should follow school notices; assessment mitigation depends on the circumstances.
Hong Kong released about 26 hectares of campus land on 17 September. Institutional proposals, approvals and construction are still required; this is not a student admissions announcement.
IDP’s 22 September ASX announcement confirms rejection of a non-binding proposal received on 9 September. Students should consult formal service notices for examination and application arrangements.
UWA confirms UGC approval for Mumbai, while independent reporting confirms its 18 September opening. Chennai remains in the approval process and must be assessed separately.
A French Senate report published on 7 September proposes admissions selection and registration fees. These are not fees already in force; Taiwanese applicants should check the rules that apply to them.
Nuffic's 2026 figures record 129,764 international degree students. Numbers fell at research universities and rose at universities of applied sciences. Language and eligibility requirements must still be checked for each programme.
Public First's 21 September model identifies only nine markets combining relatively high stability and growth potential. Students should distinguish recruitment trends from individual programme requirements.
British Lincoln Bishop University has reached an agreement with Global University Systems; The school indicated that it would retain academic autonomy and that it would still have to obtain regulatory approval to join the group.
In September 17, Kani presented a proposal to deepen youth exchanges in the European Parliament; Canada ' s accession to Erasmus+ is still an initiative and there is no new eligibility or entry into force.
Officially, in August, the Shiva school was published, with a enrolment quota of 160 in 2026; 2,000 people are targets for future size, not currently in school.
The establishment of a new university network was proposed by the Minerva Project on August 27; Official announcements and independent interviews point to cooperation in the preparation of schools, and not all new schools have begun to enrol.
QS published 2027 global MBA rankings on September 16, 2026, with MIT Sloan first. The employment force indicator, which is 40 per cent, cannot be used as an admission or employment guarantee.
On September 15, Australia's Eight Schools Coalition responded to the immigration policy debate, emphasizing the quality of research and education. The applicant ' s family shall distinguish between the party ' s claims, the Government ' s proclamation and the provisions in force.
On September 16, an independent interview covered developments in Canadian graduate applications. The PAL/TAL exemption applies to the officially recognized degree-granted Ph.D. course in public schools, and not all institute certificates apply.
The most recent discussion in EAIE highlighted the retention of international talent. DAAD Official FIT supports 89 university programs, but it is not a personal scholarship or job guarantee.
London Higher published on 15 September Your London Starts Here, which provides a guide to the reception and life of the International Fresh Airport; The availability of services and time periods should still be confirmed to schools.
UCB previously announced an investment of 15 million pounds sterling (£) for a restaurant, and in September the industrial media tracked the Summer Row restaurant plan. The increase in the substantive field is not equal to the guaranteed paid work per student.
TEQSA completed its ANU compliance assessment on 2 September, adding four governance conditions to registration, covering school boards, integrity, training and information flow; It is not the announcement of the withdrawal of school registration.
(a) Sydney University published a memorandum of cooperation with MAHE on 10 September and signed in Mumbai on 2 September, covering five areas of research and communication; It is not yet possible to enrol as an open joint degree or scholarship.
IW Study completed for DAAD to estimate international student retention by microcensus; Approximately 34 per cent of the degree-oriented students are likely to continue to retire as highly qualified professionals and are modeled rather than individual employment guarantees.
Published on 10 September by the Home Office of the United Kingdom, for 12 months up to August 2026, the total number of visa applications for sponsored students was 360,700, a decrease of 16 per cent per year; This is the application, not the dispatch, or the one-month drop.
:: Application for Lifelong Learning Enterprise (LLE) opened in September 2026 in England, and courses and modules applied since January 2027; New learners are entitled to a level equivalent to four years of full-time higher education, but eligibility is determined by the rules of citizenship and residence of British students.
The Korean Government published a visa management list for foreign students in autumn 2026 and 20 universities faced partial D-2 or D-4 visa issuance restrictions; Taiwan applicants should first check the official IEQAS accreditation and school application.
On 9 September, IRCC Canada published a provisional public policy whereby foreigners holding a valid work permit may apply for a study permit without qualifying for a period of up to six months; The policy was in force from 4 September 2026 until 31 December 2027.
On 8 September, the Korean Ministry of Education announced an innovative strategy for the development of foreign student talent, with policies shifting from expansion to quality and talent development in education; Universities that do not meet basic educational conditions are expected to restrict the admission of new foreign students from 2029 onwards.
ABC, based on data compiled by Department of Home Affairs, showed that in June 2026 the student visa denial rate had risen to 24.2 per cent, up from 7.9 per cent in June 2016. Home Affairs also requires that all Studen visa applicants meet the Geneine Studen (GS) criteria and that Taiwan applicants pay more attention to course selection, the consistency of learning motivations and supporting documentation.
In April 2027, the Department of International Corrections (SILS) of the University of early ricefield in Japan, AO April Entry (Overseas), whose application closed at 5 p.m. on 8 September 2026 (Japan time), is expected to enrol around 100.
IRCC Canada requires international students to work out of school for up to 24 hours per week during normal school hours; Concordia University clearly marked the duration of full-time work for the summer of 2026 until 7 September, when the maximum of 24 hours per week was restored.
HKPFS 2027/28 was opened on 1 September 2026 to provide 400 doctoral scholarships at HK $344,400 a year and HK $14,400 a year for research and conference transportation, with the initial application deadline of 12 noon on 1 December.
According to the latest weekly information on Immigration New Zealand, the average processing time for university-type student visas is approximately 2.5 weeks, with 80 per cent of the cases being completed within about 6 weeks; Technical and private training institutions have been waiting longer.
This week, on August 15, 2025, the magazine visited the LTU International Academic Centre, covering OSSD plus double-link, the Canadian summer course, international events and overseas studies planning. This post supplements the original media coverage and adds a background note to the system.
LTU-related educational coverage published in the Business Times on 3 July 2026, with original media links maintained for readers. This is an indexing and backgrounding of media coverage and does not recast the full text of external media.
In the United Kingdom, the Code of Criminal Records for Child Students has been updated since August 2026. The application must be refused if an adult appointed by the student to be a guardian, close relative, private Foster carer or resident with a guardian has been sentenced to a suspended sentence of more than 12 months; Under 12 months may be rejected.
In Australia, Macquarie University uses AI chat robots to support learning in some of its courses. The British Guardian reported on 2 September that two compulsory psychology courses replaced some of the entities with AI situational activities, triggering an interactive and learning quality discussion across students.
British official rules confirm that non-doctoral graduates who apply for Graduate Visa by 31 December 2026 may receive two years; The application was changed to 18 months from 1 January 2027, and the doctor was still three years old.
The University of Hong Kong announced that the application for admission to International/non-JUPAS would open on 23 September 2026; Applications for international courses and non-HKDSE applicants can be made through this channel.
According to the latest British Home Office statistics, 383,455 Sponsored Study visitors were issued in one year as of June 2026, a decrease of 11 per cent over the previous year.
IRCC Canada Updates International Student Financial Requirements; Since 1 September 2026, the one-year cost-of-living threshold for a single applicant outside Quebec has been raised to CAD 23,448, excluding tuition and transportation costs.
The United States Government has issued stricter law enforcement guidelines for international students, Curricular Practice Training (CPT); The focus is not on the total elimination of CPT, but on a renewed emphasis on the need for internships to be substantively related to the course.
