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Following the conclusion of mediation with EU Business School without resolution, Abdelrahman Zarad has announced his intention to pursue further legal and regulatory action. His allegations concern academic obstruction, discrimination, racism, unequal treatment, abuse of authority, and broader questions regarding institutional governance and management accountability.
· 7 min read · Media Releases · Student Rights · Institutional Accountability
Statement submitted by: Abdelrahman Zarad
Abdelrahman Zarad sets out formal accusations concerning academic obstruction, discrimination, racism, unequal treatment and abuse of authority, and calls for the competent authorities to examine individual and management responsibility.
Following the conclusion of mediation with EU Business School without resolution, Abdelrahman Zarad has announced his intention to pursue further legal and regulatory action. His allegations concern academic obstruction, discrimination, racism, unequal treatment, abuse of authority, and broader questions regarding institutional governance and management accountability.
· 7 min read · Media Releases · Student Rights · Institutional Accountability
SEVP and U.S. immigration agencies have published guidance for the 2026 cycle on F-1 continuing-student requirements, including enrolment reporting, reduced course loads, and post-completion grace periods.
· 5 min read · Policy & Regulation · International Students
Canada has updated the field-of-study requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit. New applicants must check whether their programme appears on the updated eligibility lists.
· 6 min read · Policy & Regulation · International Students
Australia has published national planning levels for new international student commencements in 2026. Universities, vocational colleges and English-language providers will each face sector-specific caps.
· 5 min read · Policy & Regulation · Higher Education · International Students
Germany has raised the minimum annual amount international students must hold in a blocked account when applying for a student visa. The increase reflects updated cost-of-living estimates.
· 4 min read · Policy & Regulation · International Students
More than three years after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, temporary protection schemes continue to host Ukrainian students in Europe and North America. Emergency funding is now tapering, and institutions are asking whether support should shift from crisis response to sustained integration.
· 9 min read · International Students · Higher Education · Policy & Regulation
Accommodation shortages in major study destinations are pushing international students into overcrowded, short-term or informal housing. In some countries, failure to maintain a stable address can affect visa compliance or enrolment verification.
· 8 min read · International Students · Investigations · Higher Education
The Dutch government has passed legislation that will further restrict the number of English-taught bachelor's programmes at public universities. The measures aim to reduce international student numbers and protect Dutch-language education.
New Zealand has published updated student visa and post-study work guidance for 2026. The changes affect financial evidence, health and character requirements, and pathways to work after graduation.
· 5 min read · Policy & Regulation · International Students
Ireland has confirmed the continuation of the Third Level Graduate Scheme for 2026, allowing eligible non-EEA graduates to remain in Ireland after completing a recognised qualification.
· 4 min read · Policy & Regulation · International Students
A 2024 statement calling on educational authorities to investigate a student's dismissal and to strengthen anti-discrimination measures. Archived in full for the public record.
· 4 min read · Media Releases · Discrimination & Equality · Student Rights
Statement submitted by: International Student Society (2024)
Most students who raise a formal grievance never reach an external body. We look at how internal complaint procedures are structured across private higher education, and where the escalation routes actually lead.
Accreditation, ministerial recognition and consumer regulation are three different things — and students often discover the difference only when something goes wrong.
Drawing only on published government guidance and the Migration Advisory Committee's review, we set out what has changed for students arriving in the 2026 cycle.
· 6 min read · Policy & Regulation · International Students
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