Germany Announces Dual Degree Programme in Administrative Informatics with BAMF Practical Experience
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The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has launched a new dual degree programme. It is called "Administrative Informatics" (VIT). BAMF offers this programme with the Federal University of Applied Administrative Sciences. This programme will help the federal administration get the IT specialists it needs. It is a three-year programme. It combines university study with practical work at BAMF. Successful applicants will become civil servants. They can start in March or September 2027.
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United KingdomStudent VisasPublishedEffective 8 Oct 2026 UK Visit Visa Guidance Updated for Erasmus+ Placements for Children Under 18
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UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has updated its 'Visit visa: guide to supporting documents'. This new version came into effect on 8 October 2026. The updated guidance now states that child applicants under 18, who are doing an Erasmus+ traineeship or job shadowing placement, must provide proof that both their parent or guardian and their home institution have given permission. This update makes the document requirements clearer for this specific group of young visitors, ensuring their applications meet the current policy for educational exchanges.
Published 8 Oct 2026Effective 8 Oct 2026UK Visas and Immigration — News & communications
South KoreaStudent VisasAnnouncementEffective 7 Oct 2026 South Korea Shifts Foreign Student Visa Policy from “Attraction” to “Growth”
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South Korea's Ministry of Justice has announced a significant reorganisation of its visa policy for foreign students. The system is moving away from simply attracting international students to one that supports their development, helps them find jobs, and encourages them to settle in South Korea for the long term. The Ministry released this new strategy on 7 October 2026. It comes after about five months of work by the public-private Foreign Student Visa System Improvement Council, which was set up in April. This strategy has been developed as South Korea anticipates having around 400,000 foreign students.
Published 7 Oct 2026Effective 7 Oct 2026Ministry of Justice — Press releases
AustraliaStudent VisasEffectiveEffective 2 Oct 2026 Australia Amends Classes of Persons for Student (Temporary) (Class TU) Visa Applications
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The Migration (LIN 20/158: Class of Persons for Student (Temporary) (Class TU) Visa Applications) Amendment Instrument 2026 introduces changes to the eligibility criteria for Student (Temporary) (Class TU) visa applicants in Australia. These amendments, which apply to certain classes of persons including doctoral students and family members, will be in force from 2 October 2026. The instrument revises existing provisions related to visa application arrangements and conditions for specified student cohorts.
Published 1 Oct 2026Effective 2 Oct 2026Federal Register of Legislation — Migration instruments
AustraliaStudent VisasEffectiveEffective 2 Oct 2026 Australia Amends Student Visa Regulations to Impose Stricter Onshore Application Requirements and Family Unit Criteria
What changed
The Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026 introduces significant changes to the eligibility criteria for Subclass 500 (Student) visa applications. As of 2 October 2026, certain primary student visa holders must be outside Australia to apply for a new student visa, and secondary applicants will face new restrictions on applying from onshore. These amendments aim to tighten visa integrity by curbing repeated onshore applications and ensuring clearer eligibility for family unit members.
Published 1 Oct 2026Effective 2 Oct 2026Federal Register of Legislation — Migration instruments
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