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EU & Kazakhstan Move Toward Signing Visa Facilitation Agreement
Key Takeaways: The EU and Kazakhstan are moving toward signing the visa facilitation agreement.EU member states have approved the mandate for the Commission to commence negotiations on the matter.Kazakhstan wants the EU to facilitate a number of requirements for its nationals applying for Schengen visas.    Reference Link: https://schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-kazakhstan-move-toward-signing-visa-facilitation-agreement/?_gl=1*91lgsr*_ga*MTE5Njk1NDU0NC4xNjkxMTIyNjcz*_ga_M0NGPSTV15*MTc0NDc5NDYwNy4xODEuMC4xNzQ0Nzk0NjA3LjYwLjAuMA 
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Malaysia predicts student growth from Central Asia and Africa
Key figures in Malaysia's international education sector have named Central Asia and Africa as the key regions where they expect the country's student recruitment to swell.Speaking at the 10th annual EURIE conference in Istanbul, Novie Tajuddin, CEO of Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), explained that Malaysian universities have received a 26% increase in international applications for the past two consecutive years. While the country’s international student intake is “dominated” by countries such as China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan and India, Tajuddin…
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Landmark report outlines new vision for UK international HE
UK sector leaders are urging reform as the International Higher Education Commission (IHEC) releases its final report, presenting a new roadmap to secure the future of the UK’s global education presence.To mark the launch of the report – titled “Towards a Future UK International Higher Education Strategy: Resilience, Purpose, and Precision” – The PIE and IHEC hosted a webinar featuring leading voices in international education, including report contributors and Commission members.  Reference Link : http://thepienews.com/landmark-report-outlines-new-vision-for-uk-international-he/
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Ireland’s ELE sector slams sharp rise in financial threshold
English Education Ireland (EEI), is calling for an immediate review of a newly announced immigration policy that almost doubles the financial proof required from non-visa-required international students.The national body representing over 60 accredited English language schools has warned the move could lead to mass cancellations, reputational damage to Ireland, and loss of key emerging markets that have helped rebuild the sector post-pandemic. Reference: https://thepienews.com/irelands-ele-sector-slams-sharp-rise-in-financial-threshold/#:~:text=English%20Education Ireland (EEI)%2C,-visa-required%20international students
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Australia’s Coalition pledges $5k visa fee, tighter student caps
Ahead of the May 3 federal election, the Coalition has pledged to cap new international student arrivals at 240,000 per year and introduce a AUD$5,000 visa fee for those targeting top universities. Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton, has announced his plans to slash international student commencements by 80,000, arguing that limiting student numbers is crucial to addressing the housing crisis. Reference Link: https://thepienews.com/australias-coalition-pledges-5000-visa-fee-tighter-student-caps/
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