Global Education Policy Radar. Policy changes scattered among Governments, immigration authorities and the education system are organized into educational intelligence for sustainable tracking.
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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.
The British Home Office revoked the student visa guarantee for Bloomsbury Institute; The existing guaranteed students will be able to continue for a short period of time, and a small number of those unable to complete will receive transfer support.
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 Philippines signed Executive Order No. 124 of 8 September 2026 establishing the Education Philipines Plan, under the primary responsibility of the Higher Education Commission, to plan a single digital entry point for the integration of international student documents, school endorsements and cross-ministerial referrals.
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.
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 Government of New Zealand announced an annual revenue of $4.98 billion from international education exports up to June 2026, up from $4.4 billion in 2019; However, income growth does not amount to a visa or acceptance guarantee.
Executive Order No. 124, signed by the President of the Philippines on 8 September 2026, established the Education Philippines Planning and Inter-Ministerial Working Group and planned for EduPhil Portal.
IRCC Canada ' s latest information shows that in July 2026 new students entered 5,820 new students, an increase of 92 per cent per month; From January to July, however, the total was 28,200, a decrease of 80 per cent compared with the same period of 2024.
The Department of Education of Australia updated the data for the year 2026 to June on 25 September: 687,810 international students, 7 per cent per year; New years are reduced by 8 per cent, but higher education enrolments are growing by 2 per cent.
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.
On September 17th, Australia announced the direction of the Immigration Reform, which covers family support, transfer and follow-up for students and graduates. With the exception of doctorates and some nationalities, the date of declaration cannot be considered to be the date of full entry into force.
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.
The United States Federal Court suspended the fixed-term stay rule, which had been scheduled to enter into force on 15 September, and the D/S framework was maintained for the time being. This is a remedy during the proceedings and not a permanent setting aside rule; Taiwan's students to the United States are still required to identify themselves and to notify the school.
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.
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.
IRCC Canada ' s latest policy brief indicates that the International Student New Entry Target in 2027 is 150,000; The Federal Government will also set 2027 Study Permit Cap and provincial quotas in autumn 2026.
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.
(a) The revision of the HC 584 Immigration Rules, published by the British Government on 3 September, and the financial requirements of the Student visa will be increased from 30 November 2026; London £1,570 per month, non-London £1,203, up to 9 months. The same rule is for Britain to return to Erasmus+ in 2027 to adjust the Studen, ChildStudent and Victor paths.
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.
For the first time, the Australian federal government has used the new ESOS curriculum to remove powers to stop the recruitment and opening of new international students against Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning). Students who have already started their studies are still able to complete their courses.
The United States Federal District Court for the Northern District of California, on 28 August 2026, ruled that the Government could not use specific immigration laws to revoke visas or initiate repatriation for legitimate statements protected by the First Amendment. The decision was the first instance of the Federal District Court, which did not issue a permanent injunction and could still be appealed.
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.
The Australian Department of Education (TPS) confirmed that Nova Institute of Technology ceased operations on 1 September 2026. Affected international students should keep up-to-date records of their achievements and courses and confirm alternative curricula, non-use of tuition fees and student visa arrangements under the TPS procedure.
Updated on 15 September 2026: the Federal Court suspended the fixed stay rule on 14 September and the D/S framework was maintained for the time being; The case has not yet been closed. This document retains the original publication date and updates the policy status.
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.
Canada IRCC, 28 August, updated the guidelines for the return of international students upon departure: in addition to valid Study Permit or approved documents, valid passports, visas or eTAs, access to DLIs and eligibility for entry into Canada are required.
The Australian Government reminds international students that the national minimum wage has been raised to AUD 26.44 per hour since 1 July 2026; There is also a new minimum wage guarantee for eligible expatriate workers from August 17th.
IRCC Canada ' s latest information indicates that 22,405 new international students entered the country between January and June 2026 and 3,025 for one month in June; The new entry target for students in 2026 was 155,000.
The Australian Government confirmed that National Planning Level, an international student, maintained 295,000 students in 2027, the same number as in 2026; The number of new births in 2026 is now 8 per cent lower than in the same period in 2025.
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.
