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Hospitality Education Gains Attention as a Future-Proof Career Choice
Hospitality education is being increasingly recognised as one of the most practical and adaptable study pathways for students seeking global career opportunities. Industry experts highlight that hospitality programmes develop a wide range of transferable skills, including leadership, communication, customer experience management, problem-solving and business operations. These competencies are valued not only in hotels and tourism but also across sectors such as events, aviation, luxury retail, technology and international business. For students considering study abroad options, hospitality education offers strong international…
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International Student Enrolment Declines Across Major English-Speaking Destinations
A new global survey has revealed a significant decline in international student enrolment across the four largest English-speaking study destinations – the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. The sharpest decreases were reported in Canada and the United States, while the UK and Australia also recorded notable declines in postgraduate enrolments. Universities cited restrictive immigration and visa policies as one of the biggest challenges affecting international student recruitment. In contrast, many European and Asia-Pacific destinations reported stable growth in…
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France’s Minimum Wage Increase Raises Immigration Salary Thresholds
France has implemented a 2.41% increase in its national minimum wage, resulting in higher salary thresholds for several immigration and work-related permit categories. Since many visa and residence permit requirements are linked to minimum salary levels, the adjustment will affect international workers, skilled professionals and some categories of foreign residents seeking employment opportunities in France. For international students planning to study and work in France, the change may have a positive impact on future earnings while also influencing eligibility requirements…
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Growing Calls for Stronger Support for International Students in the United States
Higher education experts in the United States are calling for universities to provide stronger support systems for international students as visa policies, immigration regulations and employment pathways continue to evolve. Recent policy discussions around student visas, social media screening, post-study work opportunities and long-term immigration options have created uncertainty for many students and families considering the US as a study destination. Experts argue that universities must go beyond academic recruitment and focus more on student well-being, mental health, career guidance…
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More Countries Join Global Qualification Recognition Initiative
UNESCO has announced growing international support for the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education, with Slovenia becoming the 41st country to join the agreement. The convention aims to make academic qualifications easier to recognise across borders, helping students and graduates access further education and employment opportunities without facing unnecessary recognition barriers in different countries. The expansion of the convention reflects a global commitment to fair, transparent and non-discriminatory recognition of qualifications. As international student mobility continues…
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