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International student tax contributions in Estonia up 12.5% in 2019/20
International students and graduates of Estonian higher education institutions contributed at least €13 million in income and social tax in the 2019/2020 academic year, statistics have revealed.
Millions in unexplained wealth entering UK education from W. Africa
West African political elites may be channeling an estimated £30m+ of unexplained wealth into the UK education sector each year, a new report has revealed.
10,000 international students “best case” for NZ HE campuses this year
New Zealand universities are preparing to welcome students back on campus for semester 1 in February, but with a greatly reduced international student population.
Non-EU students drive UK enrolments in 2019/20 – HESA
The number of non-UK students at higher education institutions in the country in 2019/20 rose above half a million for the first time, which stakeholders say re-affirms positive steps that the government and sector have taken.
Train UK employers ahead of graduate route rollout, say stakeholders
UK HE will need to prioritise training employers on the post-study work option ahead of its imminent reintroduction this summer, stakeholders have urged. Data from Australia’s PSW route was shared on rates of students working in low-skilled jobs.
Australia: vaccine proof could aid return, but citizens prioritised
International students have been left frustrated after government officials suggest that returning significant numbers to Australia may be impossible, but the country’s federal education minister has said an effective vaccine will make “a big difference”.