Study Abroad

Universities in Japan and the US have announced two AI research partnerships as well as a new $11m exchange program, The Mineta Ambassadors Program.

The difficulty of finding financial aid, and cost or finance in general, is still the biggest concern when it comes to being able to study abroad, a survey has revealed.

‘Free movers’ can save up to $20,000 in tuition costs by organising study abroad independently rather than using traditional exchange programs, according to stakeholders.  

A Swedish private equity group has acquired the Universidad Europea, saying it wants to support investment in existing campuses and "establishing other ones in new regions".

Canada’s Immigration Minister has released data explaining the 552,000 total study permit application tally, and decisions around provincial allocations, which are expected to yield net 292,000 approved study permits for UG level study.

Providing more English-taught courses across a variety of subjects is key to increasing US student mobility in countries where English is not the first language, said experts at Asia Exchange's Bali Impact 2024.  

International students have revealed how much they were really spending on their UK education, with one saying they see themselves as an investor who "expects returns".

The IEAA and its sister organisation in China CEAIE have signed an agreement seeking to promote closer education ties between the two countries.

"You can do plenty of things, more courses, more teachers, more everything but in the end, what is the impact on sustainability knowledge?"

Participants of the 2024 Sophomore Scholars Program, hosted by London Metropolitan University, feel the program has given them a "new perspective on life".

The Forum on Education Abroad celebrated a 20-year milestone of annual conferences this month, with a focus on new technology and the climate crisis.

The UK’s OfS guidance on free speech and academic freedom could have far-reaching consequences on international partnerships, but “time will tell” if it might build more understanding.

Higher education institutions from BRICS nations have established a new association to encourage greater academic cooperation and student exchange.

Study abroad opportunities need to be much more visible and advertised towards black students to help "decolonise" the nature of the experience.

US universities are seeking closer ties with counterparts across India, focusing on key areas such as artificial intelligence, healthcare and technology, The PIE has heard as a US delegation visited the country.