STUDY IN EUROPE

Belgium Opens New Visa Processing Centre in Rabat, Initially for Students Only
Key Takeaways : Belgium has opened a new visa processing centre in Rabat, Morocco. The new centre will initially serve only Moroccan students who want to study in Belgium. Later on, services will be offered to those applying for short-term visas for other purposes.   Reference Link : https://schengenvisainfo.com/news/belgium-opens-new-visa-processing-centre-in-rabat-initially-for-students-only/
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Most Member States Oppose Suspending Visa-Free Travel for Georgia, EU Ambassador Says
Key Takeaways : The EU Ambassador to Georgia said that the majority of the member states are against suspending visa-free travel for Georgian citizens. He said they do not want to penalise ordinary people for the decisions and actions enacted by Georgian authorities. At the same time, the Ambassador noted that Georgia risks losing the opportunity to integrate with the EU.   Reference Link :https://schengenvisainfo.com/news/most-member-states-oppose-suspending-visa-free-travel-for-georgia-eu-ambassador-says/
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International Students “Crucial” for US growth, States New Report
A new report has doubled down on the contributions of international students in the US as unprecedented attacks on international education weaken interest in the world’s most popular study destination.   The study, published by the Institue of International Education (IIE), outlines the importance of expanding international study to the US over the next five years as American universities brace for an impending domestic “enrolment cliff”.“Attracting global talent is crucial to driving the US economy and growth, and maintaining US…
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K-12: UK private schools lose legal challenge over VAT
A legal challenge fighting the UK government's levy on private school fees has been dismissed by judges at the High Court. The Independent Schools Council (ISC), which represents private schools in the UK, argued that the controversial policy requiring schools to pay VAT on their fees was discriminatory and contrary to human rights. But three High Court judges have today dismissed the case, with the ISC plotting its next move.It’s the latest step in a furious legal battle as private…
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Effectively unsupervised”: one-year MRes courses under fire
UK universities must not engineer international student recruitment via MRes routes - it risks tougher immigration policies being enacted, Birmingham's VC has warned, as he observed rise in one-year MRes courses which allow dependants to enter the UK too. University of Birmingham’s vice-chancellor has suggested that some institutions are abusing the “intent” of tougher visa policies by marketing MRes courses as a way for international students to bring their family members to the UK with them.“These are tiny numbers –…
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