QS publishes World University Rankings 2025
On 4 June 2024, global higher education experts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the QS World University Rankings 2025. The list features 1,500 universities across 106 higher education systems. The US leads with 197 institutions, followed by the UK with 90 and Mainland China with 71. Big Four rankings For the 13th year in a […]
Ireland colleges for master’s
Ireland is steadily cementing its place as a go-to study destination for students from around the globe, with its excellent academic programs, affordable tuition and diverse courses. The English-speaking country also boasts a warm and welcoming environment to foreigners, making it easy for international students to adapt. But is Ireland good for masters? Besides its […]
Australia reverses age limit for post-higher education work streams
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has recently announced that the maximum age limit for post-higher education work visas will remain 50 years old for foreign PhD and master’s research degree students, after updating visa policy changes set to take effect on 1 July 2024. Changes to past announcements Last December 2023, an age limit […]
Working hours for students in Australia 2024
One of the biggest factors international students consider while they pursue higher education abroad is the opportunity to work legally in their study destination. Many students often choose a country that allows them to secure a source of income to help with their living costs, gain valuable professional experience related to their chosen field or […]
Benefits of hiring global education consultants
Pursuing education abroad is no easy feat. There are many aspects that one has to consider, like the process of getting into an institution and program, visa applications and post-study work opportunities. Global educational consultants like upGrad GSP can help students navigate all of these steps. In this guide, we look into the services offered […]
UK Home Office: Graduate Route safe for now
The UK Home Office has confirmed that the Graduate Route will not be changed or removed. The government will follow the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC’s) advice of not restricting the post-study work pathway. It shall remain “under review,” but no action will be taken on it before the upcoming general election. A decrease in […]
Ireland student visa success rate
Apart from Ireland’s top-notch universities, excellent study experience and engaging educational environment, the country is an attractive study-abroad destination because of the high Ireland student visa success rate. It stands at around 96%, with only one to four per cent of applicants getting rejected. Moreover, rejected applicants still have the option to reapply, giving them […]
New budget supports a better and fairer education system for a future made in Australia
On 14 May, the Australian Government released its fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, which responds to the Australian Universities Accord, along with the Future Made in Australia initiative. The Australian Universities Accord aims to create a long-term reform plan for the country’s higher education sector, outlining 47 recommendations for Government consideration. Meanwhile, Future Made in Australia […]
MAC review recommends retaining the UK’s Graduate route in its current form
Upon concluding its rapid review of the Graduate route, the UK’s Migratory Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended retaining the immigration stream. According to the released report, the MAC has found no evidence of widespread abuse—that is, deliberate non-compliance with immigration rules—on the Graduate route. It concludes that the route is not undermining the integrity and […]
upGrad GSP holds its annual upGrad GSP Partner’s Assembly in Sydney
upGrad GSP hosted its annual Partner’s Assembly 2024 to bring together recruitment and institution partners in Australia and collaborate towards transforming the international education landscape. Sydney, Australia — upGrad GSP, a trusted global marketplace for international student recruitment, held one of its biggest annual events on 15 May 2024 at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. Under the […]