Study Abroad News & Visa Updates

Department of Home Affairs data shows 24.2% of student visa applications were refused as of June 2026 — here's what's driving it and what a strong application needs nowNew data from Australia's Department of Home Affairs shows the student visa refusal rate has climbed to 24.2% as of June 2026, up ...

Big boost for Malayali students planning to study in AustraliaMacquarie University, one of Australia’s top-ranked institutions, has announced exciting new scholarships for Indian students under its Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship program....

From July 20, 2026, eligible students can change academic discipline without a fresh visa application — alongside a genuine, sustained improvement in approval rates for Indian applicantsNew Zealand has updated its Pathway Student Visa, which allows eligible students to complete up to three sequent...

If you’re a student from Kerala dreaming of a “Study in the UK” adventure, here’s a healthy dose of encouragement. The High Commission of India in London recently hosted a warm Welcome Reception for newly arrived Indian students — and the tone, message and support offered are meaningful fo...

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D), one of Canada's most prestigious federally funded PhD awards, is now open to applicants of any citizenshipCanada's Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D), formerly known as CGS-D, has removed its long-standing citize...

A new IRCC policy, effective September 4, 2026, removes a longstanding barrier for foreign workers wanting to upgrade skills or credentials while employed in CanadaCanada's immigration department (IRCC) has introduced a temporary public policy allowing anyone who holds a valid Canadian work permit t...

Home Office data shows sponsored study visa applications down sharply in the year to August 2026, even as UK universities offer more scholarships and fee discounts than beforeNew data released by the UK Home Office shows sponsored study visa applications fell 16% in the year ending August 2026, down...

A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction stopping the rule from taking effect, just one day before its scheduled start dateA US federal judge has blocked the Department of Homeland Security's rule ending "Duration of Status" for international students, which we've been followin...

Major shake-up in “Study in USA” narrative opens opportunity for Indian studentsDonald Trump has emphasised that international students are “good for business” and warned that a sharp drop in their enrolment could seriously threaten the financial model of American colleges and universities.&...