UK: operational shift in diversify drive mapped
Nine in 10 universities in a recent survey have indicated they are diversifying international student recruitment, a new UUK report has found.
Nine in 10 universities in a recent survey have indicated they are diversifying international student recruitment, a new UUK report has found.
A criminal network operating in Australia allegedly employs migration and education agents to bring “non-genuine” students to the country, some of whom end up working in the sex industry, according to a leaked government review.
Institutions and offshore agents have called for loopholes that allow Australian institutions to ‘poach’ international students to be closed.
The British Council has always valued the role of international education study advisers whether they work in schools, as independent counsellors or as education agents
"You either love them or you hate them, but you cannot ignore them," AIRC's president said regarding the use of agents during a recent webinar.
Education agents in India are concerned about unethical practices among university recruitment teams, including alleged incidents of bribery, favouritism and conflicts of interest.
A survey of 880 agents across 68 countries has identified the seven top factors influencing student choice, with cost, post-study work access and education quality seen as most important.
The PIE News has conducted a flash survey into the challenges agents in South Asia face working with the UK, following feedback of extreme frustration and long waits for students to find out if they will receive offers or not.
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