University of Newcastle- International Excellence Scholarship (IT and Computer Science)!!

The University of Newcastle, informally known as Newcastle University, is a public university in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is Top 200 University in the World. We are pleased to announce the below scholarship offered by The University of Newcastle. International Excellence Scholarship (IT and Computer Science) The International Excellence Scholarship (Information Technology and Computer…

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New rule allows US F-1 visa applications one year in advance

The US will begin allowing student visa applications up to a year in advance, it has been announced. In a bid to get ahead of visa processing times, the US government added a clause on the state department’s website that could see prospective students issued an I-20 form, in order to obtain an F-1  or…

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Students missing out as delays hit Canada visa applicants

Canada is currently trying to process a visa backlog of over 2.1 million applications, which is causing delays in processing for international students bound for Canada. According to Nancy Caron, media relation advisor for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the significant increase is due in part to the introduction of the “temporary residency pathway” Canada-Ukraine Authorization…

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US: int’l students eligible for Covid-19 support under gov’t relief fund

The US Department of Education has announced more than $36 billion in emergency grants for postsecondary education under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III). For the first time, international students will also be eligible for assistance. According to the department, the funding, which will provide help to over 5,000 HEIs, is…

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Positive response as UK lays out graduate route details

The UK’s international education sector has welcomed the government’s recent announcement that it will open applications for its new graduate scheme on July 1, 2021. Students on the Graduate route will be able to work or look for work after their studies for a maximum period of two years, or three years for doctoral students. Both Universities UK International and UKCISA said…

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Australia: int’l students included in vaccination program

International students living in Australia will be eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine when the roll out begins during February. The news comes as a relief to the approximately 520,000 international student visa holders who have remained in Australia since the pandemic began, many of whom are excluded from accessing other government health and financial…

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International Students Who Complete Program Online Still Eligible for PGWP

From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release Ottawa, February 12, 2021—International students bring so much to Canada, contributing more than $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. The pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students, and the Government of Canada has taken action to assist them through this…

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“Build back better”: New UK int’l education strategy launched

An updated International Education Strategy launched by the UK government promises to “boost” the country’s education exports, as it restates a commitment to the target of hosting 600,000 international students and growing the industry’s economic impact to £35bn annually by 2030. At the centre of the strategy is international teaching qualifications. It also highlights recent changes in streamlining application processes and…

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Canada expands pathway to residency for work permit holders

Canada has announced a policy for former international students with post-graduation work permits to apply for open work permits in a bid to retain talent as it seeks more international graduates to become permanent residents. As part of the plan, individuals who hold or held a PGWP on or after January 30 will have the opportunity to apply for an…

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International students in UK will be able to access vaccine

International students in the UK will be able to access the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine as it is rolled out across the country, The PIE News has learnt. The country’s universities minister Michelle Donelan has also confirmed that no charges will apply to testing or treatment in relation to Covid-19. On December 2, the Department of Health and Social Care announced that the…

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