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EU decline drives drop in applicants accepting places via UCAS in UK
International applicants to UK universities hit 142,925 in total during 2021, UCAS end of cycle release data has indicated, marking a 5% drop on 2020 figures. Non-EU student applications are making up for a big drop in EU applications, however.
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Spread risk by diversifying to 17 new source markets, report urges
A new report from Studyportals and Unibuddy has identified 17 emerging student source markets for universities and countries interested in diversifying their student cohorts.
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UK hits 600,000 international student target 10 years early
UK higher education providers hosted 605,130 international students in the 2020/21 academic year, hitting its 600,000 target a decade earlier than hoped, Higher Education Statistics Agency figures have indicated.
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Australian employers salute work extension for international students
Key employers across Australia have suggested that a change in work rights for students in the country will help alleviate staffing challenges that have been heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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US announces plan to “attract international STEM talent”
A new raft of policies has been announced by the US Departments of State and Homeland Security to attract international STEM scholars, students, researchers and experts.
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European Commission focuses on combating R&I foreign interference
The European Commission has released a staff working document to attempt to tackle foreign interference in research and innovation at universities across the continent.
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Japan: overseas students need entry timeline “as soon as possible”
The Japanese government continues to face backlash as students and wellbeing groups push for “a timeline as soon as possible”, with stakeholders citing “extreme disappointment” at the sluggishness of policy changes.
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Sector reacts to Biden-Harris STEM initiatives
The recent US briefing widening STEM OPT opportunities, has been welcomed by sector stakeholders but students highlight difficulties getting jobs in the country.
ELT: GIE earns provisional BC accreditation
UK-based English language provider Greenwich International Education has been awarded provisional British Council accreditation.
SACE and Gateway College in Sri Lanka join forces
Pre-university program SACE International has joined in a “collaborative partnership” with Sri Lankan school group, Gateway College, in what the two institutions describe as a “first for Sri Lanka and South Asia”.
UNESCO calls for shakeup on Int’l Day of Education
The UNESCO director general has implored leaders worldwide to rethink and transform education in a way that increases equity and inclusion for all learners.
Laurentian: new int’l enrolments down 29%
A year after going into creditor protection, Laurentian University in Canada is struggling to attract new international students.
33% of Swedish doc grads joined programs abroad
The percentage of doctoral candidates from Sweden who have spent time abroad as part of their program is increasing, analysis has indicated
Minecraft’s first foray into wholly education gaming
World-famous gaming platform Minecraft has partnered with Cambridge Assessment University to create an interactive world where players can practice their English language skills.
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Using technology to reshape the application process
Countries like the UK and Canada are experiencing higher than usual volumes of international student applications without any increase in admissions staff
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Contract cheating: a hornet’s nest further stirred up by Covid-19
Contract cheating is more rampant in Australian universities than most would have ever imagined, with one in 10 university students guilty of paying someone to write assignments or to do their online exams for them in Australia. Manu Prakaash finds out more.
Review of student experience in 2021
Much like 2020, this year has been hard on international students. We saw a continuation of the chaos and confusion caused by the pandemic, with those who wished to study abroad having to navigate an ever-changing picture of travel restrictions and vaccine and quarantine requirements.
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