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*本文由泰晤士高等教育 (THE) 与英国国际贸易部 (DIT) 合作撰写

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作为著名的科研强国，英国高等学府悠久的历史和全球顶尖的科研探索帮助学生获得卓越的研究经验。全英162所高校均严格遵循英国政府关于高等教育质量的标准要求，切实保障学生能享受最好的教育、配套服务和教学资源。卓越的教育水平使英国成为了众多国际学生最喜欢的留学目的地，也让英国始终立于全球科研巅峰。

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that from 15 November 2022 all international students studying in Canada may work beyond the 20 hours a week limit if they secure valid off-campus work authorisation.

The Australian government has announced that restrictions on working hours per week for international students will not be reintroduced until at least mid-2023.

In January this year the government announced that all international students in Australia would be able to work more than 20 hours a week (40 hours a fortnight). 

This means that international students, working in any sector, are able to work an unlimited number of hours per week. 

A new fund of £250,000 has been set up by Imperial College London to support refugee students and academics. 

The Sanctuary Support Fund will provide scholarships at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The fund is made up of donations that will then be matched by Imperial College London. The total for the fund is currently nearing £250,000.

The New Zealand government has announced that international students will be able to enter the country from April 2022.

A five-step plan was announced on 3 February outlining the country’s strategy for a border reopening, with New Zealand citizens living abroad, highly skilled workers and travellers on working holiday schemes prioritised in the first three stages.

The US government has expanded the list of subjects within the STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme to allow graduates within certain subject areas to stay and work in the US for up to three years, instead of just one. 

Australia has introduced another measure to make it a more attractive destination for international students. Any student visa holder who is not in Australia and travels to the country between 19 January and 19 March 2022 will be eligible for a refund on their visa application charge (VAC). 

The refund will also be applicable to new student visa applicants. The government has stated that applications "will be processed quickly so applicants can come to Australia during the refund window".

All international students in Australia will soon be allowed to work more than 20 hours per week (40 hours a fortnight) without compromising the conditions of their student visa.

This temporary change has been made to help plug the shortage of workers that Australia is currently facing as more and more people are having to isolate amid an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.

The 40-hour limit was previously lifted in May 2021 for any students working in the hospitality and tourism sector.

The 2022-2023 application cycle for the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme is now open until 31 March 2022. 

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships for students from select developing countries to pursue a postgraduate education. 

From 15 December 2021, fully vaccinated students will be able to enter Australia without a special permit.

This is a welcome announcement for international students who have been campaigning to return to Australia to resume their studies in-person for the past 18 months.