US-based IES Abroad and the Study Abroad Foundation have announced a strategic merger which will serve an academic group of more than 500 universities globally.

The latest Soft Power 30 rankings have shown France’s ascent to the leading position knocking the US down to the third slot and reflecting a global preference for outward looking, business-friendly politics. The UK retained its second place position, but not without its global reputation taking a hit after the Brexit vote.

Hundreds of entries were received and pared down to just three to four for each of the 12 categories which include Marketing Campaign of the Year, International Alumni of the Year and Digital Innovation of the Year.

Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia and Hong Kong have been identified as having the most supportive international education policies, according to a new survey from the British Council.

Booking data from student travel site StudentUniverse shows students from the UK and US have not been deterred by terrorism attacks in their chosen travel destinations.

Catering to a new generation of students as well as coming up with innovative delivery methods is the biggest challenge facing MBA programs around the world, according to a recent survey of business school representatives.

Senior officials at the US Department of Homeland Security have reportedly been discussing proposals which would require international students to reapply for permission to stay in the US each year.

UCLA has announced it will develop an online platform and launch a suite of online degrees starting next year targeting students around the world.