International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.42

News Tank Academic - Paris - Summary #456536 - Published on 09/10/26 at 13:46
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International students could face a $70,000 fee to work in the US under a Trump plan; Ontario Student Assistance Program’s pause for private career colleges sparks concern among Canadian students; Australia’s Coalition vows to abolish Temporary Graduate visas and reduce student numbers; Russell Group universities will promote UK higher education at open days in China; Japanese medical researchers are turning to crowdfunding as state funding stalls.

Welcome to the new edition of News Tank Academic's roundup of international news. Every week, we bring you a selection of some of the most important developments in higher education from around the world.

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International students could face $70,000 fee to work in US under Trump plan

The Trump administration has proposed a $70,000 (€62,500) fee for each international student seeking to take part in the US Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which allows graduates to work in jobs related to their studies. Schools would pay $70,000 for an initial application and $30,000 (€26,800) for renewals.

The proposal, part of a…

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