Surge in Number of Ghanaian Student visas Breaks Records
For those following international student mobility trends, we’ve seen tremendous growth from Ghana. According to the stats in this article, in 2023 more than 5,000 F-1 student visas were issued to Ghanaian students. It is predicted that in 2023-24 the US will hit a record high.
When it comes to studying abroad, he [Meti Basiri, CEO, ApplyBoard] said: “Ghanaian students are adaptable and self-sufficient, able to integrate themselves within diverse student communities. They are drawn towards high-quality education and programmes that create strong career pathways, including post-graduation employment opportunities in their chosen destination country.”
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How Diverse Is the International Student Population in Leading Study Abroad Destinations?
Diversification is a big topic of conversation in international higher education. With China and India representing the largest numbers in the US, it was interesting to see how we match up to our global competitors.
The most recent international education strategies published by the Australian and Canadian governments identify diversification of student source markets as a top goal. As the data profiled in this article show, Australian and Canadian institutions made significant progress from 2019 to 2023 towards that goal, supported by welcoming immigration policies.
US: Top Five Markets in 2023
China: 289,525
India: 268,925
South Korea: 43,845
Canada: 27,875
Vietnam: 21,900
Australia Introduces Cap on International Students
After weeks of speculation, Australia has moved forward with international student caps for 2025. Part of the goal is to reduce overall migration to pre-pandemic levels, as well as improving the standards being used to accept international students.
“These reforms are designed to make it better and fairer, and set it up on a more sustainable footing going forward,” Mr Clare said. The restrictions will also help address Australia's record migration levels, he said, which have added pressure to existing housing and infrastructure woes. The government has already announced tougher minimum English-language requirements for international students and more scrutiny of those applying for a second study visa, while punishing hundreds of “dodgy” providers.
