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Australia to boost education links with Southeast Asia in new regional plan

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Australia has prioritised strengthening education links with Southeast Asia in its first strategy focused on the region. It describes Australia’s education system as a “national asset” in engagement with Southeast Asia, adding that the sector has been “integral to building enduring relationships and economic prosperity with the region”.

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Scholarships and closer ties for ASEAN & Aus

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Scholarships and fellowships for students from ASEAN were launched at an overarching bilateral summit between Australia and Southeast Asia. Prime minister Anthony Albanese announced during the Australia ASEAN Summit on March 4-7 that over 75 scholarships, called Aus4ASEAN will be provided as part of a new era of partnership with the region.

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Visa hike expected in May as Australian sector share prices fall

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International education stakeholders across Australia are concerned that the government will hike visa fees for international students in its May budget, marking another blow to student mobility after a string of recent measures. The influential think tank has previously called for the duration of post-study work visas to be cut.

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Flywire swoops in to acquire Studylink from Navitas in US$39m deal

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The move is said to be a play by Flywire to “further accelerate” its market share in the Australian sector, as well as build on existing education payments business by “enhancing the value it provides to its global client, agent and payer base”. “As “We will always be grateful for their support and guidance,” he added.

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Canada intends to bring in 24-hour work limit for internationals in fall

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In the UK, students are permitted to work for 20 hours per week , while in Australia, they have been allowed to work for up to 48 hours every two weeks since July 1, 2023 – a policy backed by students and sector stakeholders. “We know that 80%+ of students are working over 20 hours.

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IH Sydney opens new campus in South Australia

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IH Sydney has opened its seventh campus in Australia with a new centre in Adelaide. The school offers a “modern, interactive learning environment” in the downtown area of the city in South Australia. The post IH Sydney opens new campus in South Australia appeared first on The PIE News.

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Three Australian universities to set up in Indonesia

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The announcement was made in Sydney at the Australia-Indonesia annual leaders’ meeting, where Australia’s prime minister Anthony Albanese met with Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo. “Indonesia is growing to be one of the world’s largest economies. .