Clock tickingUK graduate visa shrinks to 18 months on 1 January
Bachelor's and master's graduates who apply on or after 1 January 2027 get 18 months instead of 2 years. It is the application date that counts. PhD graduates keep 3 years.
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News updated · 20 Oct 2026
Money hike
UK student money goes up on 30 November
Students must show £1,570 a month for London and £1,203 outside London from 30 November 2026, up from £1,529 and £1,171. For a 9-month course that is £14,130 or £10,827. Read more
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Work rightsNew Zealand widens post-study work visa from 16 November
From 16 November 2026, people with a bachelor's degree plus a full-time New Zealand graduate diploma can qualify for a post-study work visa in their field. Students can already work 25 hours a week during term.
New rulesAustralia stops most onshore switches to student visas
From 2 October 2026, most temporary visa holders can't apply for a student visa inside Australia, and family members can't be added to a new student visa except in limited cases. The graduate visa fee rose to A$5,750 in July.
Refusal reasonCanada raises student funds as money proof tops refusals
Study permit applicants outside Quebec must now show CAD 23,448 for living costs, plus tuition and travel. A study of June 2026 decisions found 47% of refusals came down to weak financial documents.
Money hikeUK student money goes up on 30 November
Students must show £1,570 a month for London and £1,203 outside London from 30 November 2026, up from £1,529 and £1,171. For a 9-month course that is £14,130 or £10,827.
Abuja shutUS visas for Nigerians now processed only in Lagos
Routine US visa services at the Abuja embassy ended on 1 August 2026. Appointments, fees and interviews all go through the Lagos consulate. The partial visa suspension, visa bonds and immigrant visa pauses remain in force.
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