Planning to study in Australia? The student visa rules have changed — and 2 October 2026 is the date students need to remember. Australia has introduced a new set of Student visa integrity reforms designed to tighten how international students move between visas and education providers. The changes took effect on 2 October 2026 and affect several areas of the student visa system, including: Applying for another Student visa while already in Australia Bringing partners and children to Australia Changing education providers Moving between different qualification levels Students switching from higher education to vocational education Future Student visa transfers from 2027 The Australian Department of Home Affairs says the reforms are intended to reinforce the Student visa’s purpose as a temporary visa for study and address practices referred to by the government as “visa hopping.” For Indian students considering Australia for 2027 and beyond, understanding these changes before making ...
Planning to study in Denmark? October 1, 2026, is a date you should know. Denmark has introduced new rules for certain international students in state-approved higher education programmes, with the changes taking effect from 1 October 2026 . The biggest change is straightforward but important: for many new non-EU/EEA students, the post-study job-seeking period will be reduced from up to three years to up to one year . At the same time, new rules will restrict residence permits for accompanying family members of students covered by the changes. The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) confirmed the changes on 30 September 2026. For students considering Denmark for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, this makes understanding the rules before applying more important than ever. What Has Changed in Denmark From October 1, 2026? The new rules apply to certain third-country students , meaning students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, enrolled in state-approv...