Shreetu Mohanty

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...

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...

If studying in France is part of your 2027–28 plan, the application timeline is about to move from planning to action. The Études en France (EEF) application process for students applying to French higher education for the 2027–28 academic year opens on 1 October 2026 . India is one of the countries covered by the Études en France procedure, meaning Indian students need to understand the process, documents and deadlines before beginning their application journey. This makes the end of September an important planning point for students targeting France for their Bachelor’s, Master’s or other eligible higher-education programmes. So, what exactly changes from October 1, and what should Indian students do now? What Is the Études en France Procedure? Études en France is the official online procedure used by students residing in designated countries to apply for higher education in France. For eligible students, the process brings important stages of the academic application journey toget...

For students planning to study in New Zealand, getting an admission letter is only one part of the journey. The bigger question is often: What happens after I graduate? New Zealand is changing its post-study work pathways from 16 November 2026 , introducing a new Short-Term Graduate Work Visa and expanding eligibility for the existing Post-Study Work Visa. At the same time, Immigration New Zealand is moving applications for these graduate pathways to its Enhanced Immigration Online system , making the application process more digital and giving applicants a clearer way to track their applications. For students considering New Zealand for the 2027 intake , these changes are worth understanding before choosing a course. The most important point is that your qualification choice can affect the work pathway available after graduation . What Is Changing in New Zealand From 16 November 2026? From 16 November 2026, New Zealand will introduce two important developments: A new Short-Term Gradua...