For Indian students considering their 2027 study-abroad plans, New Zealand has just produced a number worth paying attention to. According to the latest Immigration New Zealand data, around 63,000 people currently hold valid international student visas in New Zealand , approximately 6,000 more than at the same point in September 2025 . That does not mean applications are increasing across every market. In fact, New Zealand received 36,630 international student visa applications between January 1 and September 30, 2026 , compared with 50,565 during the same period in 2025. However, the number of students currently holding valid visas has continued to rise. For prospective students, this creates an interesting picture: New Zealand’s international education sector is rebuilding its student base while simultaneously changing how it manages student-to-work pathways. And for Indian students, New Zealand remains particularly relevant. Why New Zealand’s Latest Student Numbers Matter Internatio...
Planning to study in Sweden with your family? A new rule came into effect on 1 October 2026 that international students should know before making their plans. Sweden has introduced new requirements concerning family members accompanying international students , and one of the most important changes relates to health insurance. From 1 October 2026 , family members of students who are expected to stay in Sweden for a maximum of one year must have comprehensive health insurance covering areas such as medical treatment and hospital care in Sweden. The change may appear administrative, but for international students planning to move to Sweden with a spouse, partner or child, it can affect the documentation and financial planning required before departure. And this is not the only development students need to understand. Sweden also introduced broader changes to higher-education residence permits earlier in 2026, including limits on working while studying and stricter academic-progress requ...