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ApplyBoard partners with Canada’s TD bank

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Student recruitment platform ApplyBoard has signed an agreement with one of Canada’s largest banks to assist students from top source countries with finance management. A hike of the necessary proof of funds was made at the beginning of the year, more than doubling from CAD$10,000 to CAD$20,635 from January 1.

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UK: int’l students facing financial hardship ‘rising’

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Universities across the UK should be opening specialist hardship funds for international students a report has suggested, after finding that international students are “frequently flagged as being at risk” with regards to financing.

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Australia’s financial requirement capacity for int’l students rises again

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Australia is set to raise the amount of savings needed by international students to gain student visas, as the financial capacity requirement is increased for the second time in seven months. “This proportion considers that students are out of course session for 25% of the year. . “Is it fair?

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International students have a role in applied research in Canada

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Canada is home to 318 billion trees and a vast array of colleges, universities, polytechnics and other institutes of higher learning – proof that it’s a fertile land for growth. The good news is international students can play an outsized role in applied research.

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Canada fund hike “likely won’t change anything”

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Stakeholders in Canada’s higher education sector have mixed feelings about the recent news that the IRCC will hike the amount needed for proof of funds for international students. Other issues surrounding the fund hike have also been pointed out.

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Masters and PhDs exempt from caps as Canada preps PGWP and visa changes

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An internal memo from Universities Canada has warned its members that provinces across Canada will be prescribed allotments from the federal government as to how many international study permits they can hand out. Once the vetting and student support scheme is in place, the cap will no longer be necessary.

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Europeans losing out on UK internships

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Speaking at a session in Westminster, hosted by the APPG for International Students, representatives from a number of embassies in London raised the issues their citizens face when trying to gain work experiences in the UK. The issue also extends beyond Europe. The APPG event was held on January 19.