Prospective international students considering studying in the US would be more likely to apply to a university if it mandated Covid-19 passports to attend, research by THE Student has found. 

In a survey of 440 prospective international students conducted by the THE consultancy team, 44 per cent of respondents stated that they would be much more likely to attend and 15 per cent said they would be somewhat more likely to attend a university if it mandated Covid-19 passports.

Figuring out how to transfer or exchange money between currencies as an international student is no easy feat.

While you may think that traditional banks are the best and safest way to transfer money between currencies, they can have hidden fees and complex processes.

Luckily, there are an increasing number of alternative options for sending and receiving money while studying abroad, including money transfer specialists and non-bank providers.

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Students looking to take the IELTS Academic test will be able to take it online from early 2022. 

IELTS Online will allow students to take their IELTS English language tests in their own home or in their chosen location. 

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When you research English-language tests for study abroad, you may believe that they all assess the same listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. So, what makes the Pearson Test of English Academic stand out and why do so many students choose it for a successful study abroad application?

When you study abroad, your university will spend some time going through its rules, grading criteria and study expectations, and assign you a tutor to help with any issues you have around studying.

What they often won’t tell you is how to deal with cultural differences, which can be simultaneously the most rewarding and challenging part of studying abroad.

The Australian state of New South Wales has announced that a group of international students will be allowed to enter the state by the end of this year.

On arrival, students will be required to quarantine for two weeks in a purpose-built facility in Sydney. It is estimated that approximately 500 students will arrive by the end of 2021.