Information summaries, background and impact on students in Taiwan are provided as a priority source of first-hand information on government, universities and trust.
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.
As of 2 October 2026, non-primary and secondary international students are generally required to complete the main course 12 months before they can be transferred without being released from their original school; Provisional measures until 30 June 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 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.
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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.
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 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.
Windsor College Australia and Smart Engineering Melbourne closed on August 18, Australia Tuition Production Service has assisted affected international students since September 8.
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 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.
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.
In Languages Canada's 2025 survey, 151 member programmes reporting in both years recorded a 13% fall in student numbers and a 19% fall in student weeks. We explain the sample and what families should check before booking.
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 ACE’s autumn survey, 73% of responding presidents whose institutions enrol international students reported revenue losses due to lower international enrolment. Applicants should still check individual programmes and institutional finances.
ILAC ceased operations on September 18, and Languages Canada launched the language course placement; Families in Taiwan are required to distinguish between school fee security, expenditure on accommodation and different types of courses.
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.
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.
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.
Official records show that the OPT Fees proposal completed the OIRA review on September 11, and the phase is still marked Proposed Rule. The US$ 100,000 mentioned in the media cannot be written as an effective cost.
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.
On September 15th, Languages Canada was updated and 219 students affected by EC suspensions were placed in approximately 12 member schools. The guarantee of linking similar courses is not to be interpreted as a full-scale cash refund.
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.
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.
(a) English UK launched emergency support for EC 4 students on 14 September, coordinating the transfer of starters to member schools; Those who did not leave and did not attend should not assume that the placement programme would be equally applicable.
During the International Conference on Education in Glasgow EAIE, Scottish Education Cooperation and the Minister highlighted international exchanges and Erasmus+. This is a signal of the direction of cooperation and cannot be considered directly as having obtained new exchange or scholarship qualifications for students in Taiwan.
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.
The CMUT and UTS Multinational Education Program for Second Students on September 11th. The official recognition of UTS degrees in Viet Nam and the fact that each school is responsible for half of the subjects; The transfer to Sydney is still subject to conditions.
English UK confirmed EC English's suspension of newly arrived students worldwide on September 12-13, 2026; Follow-up information remains to be confirmed with regard to the impact of the programme and accommodation arrangements on the announcement by independent media to the School Orientation Agent.
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.
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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.
The New Zealand Department of Education updated the NAA replacement system on September 9th: the Year 11 Foundation Award was introduced in 2028, the NZCE was launched in 2029, and the NZACE was introduced in 2030 by Year 13; New subject-based assessment and emphasis on international comparability.
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.
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.
Four masters from the Magnificent Institute of Electronics in Singapore were first in the world at FCCM 2026 Reconfigurable Commanding Challenge, with an acceleration of FPGA by 3D Gaussian Splatting, and have been included in the collection of IEEFCCM 2026 papers.
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.
The New Zealand Government ' s latest information indicates that the annual earnings from international education exports in the period ending June 2026 amounted to NZ$4.98 billion, which is higher than the NZ$4.403 billion before the outbreak in 2019; The government also estimates that the number of international students in 2026 is moving towards 99,000.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
According to the New North City Bureau of Education, the two-link system of public high schools, which connects the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, 4 and 10 overseas education partners, involves 14 high schools across the city.
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Youth Department, led 20 Taiwan high school students and 2 practitioners to Lisbon, Morton Island and Tasmania to study 19 days of international education and sustainable action.
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 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.
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On August 30, Business Times reported on the results of LTU OSSD 2026 overseas, covering the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Japan, and extending to the three-year senior high school transition plan and the 2027 cold leave swap.
The Taipei Education Bureau sent 25 high school students to the United States and Canada for a year in exchange for overseas school, residential home and cultural adaptation experiences.
The Ministry of Education and the Taiwan European Union Centre described Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus and scholarship resources for Europe. The Ministry of Education provides US$ 16,000 per annum for EU scholarships up to a maximum of two years.
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.
