Agent Quality Framework News Today

Investegate announcements from Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) update

Signing up to the AQF pledge has required UK universities to seek written confirmation on sub-agency networks, shining light on this practice

The Migration Advisory Committee has suggested retaining the UK's graduate route in its current form - suggesting there is no evidence of abuse.

Following the publication of the MAC review, the sector is preparing for tighter agent regulation and increased data sharing.

Study abroad agents who have completed the revamped British Council training program as part of the Agent Quality Framework in the UK are being head-hunted by other agencies, it has been revealed.

Universities UK says students must have confidence that the system is 'fair, transparent and robust'.

‘While many aspects of the reporting misrepresented the admissions process and criteria, we recognise the concern this has caused,’ vice-chancellors say

The UK department of education is launching an investigation into bad practice associated with agents, a minister announced earlier this week.

UK higher education's commitment to the UK Agent Quality Framework and the National Code of Ethical Practice has been signed at the BUILA winter conference.

The challenges of ‘de-risking’ higher education and research undertakings with China were ‘considerable’, a report warned.