Asia

Amid the Russia-Ukraine war and recent Middle East tensions, India’s ministry of external affairs is reportedly planning a dedicated platform for Indians going abroad for education and employment to strengthen emergency coordination.

After surpassing its “Study Korea 300K” target ahead of schedule, South Korea says it now wants to shift focus towards “strategic quality management”, post-graduation opportunities and long-term talent retention.

In a first-of-its-kind private sector initiative, Nepalese universities are coming together to attract international students, amid ambitions to increase enrolment more than sixfold within three years and position the country as an "emerging South Asian education destination".

This week, The PIE spent five minutes with Dr Sanjeev Vidyarthi, provost at Anant National University, discussing institution building, India’s growing appreciation for design, and why young Indians should “go conquer the world”.

New Zealand has signed an annex on student mobility and post-study work rights with India, alongside a new skilled employment pathway – with stakeholders citing strong demand while seeking greater clarity and a shift in perception on Indian applicants.

In a conversation with The PIE, senior DAAD officials highlighted a shift in India strategy towards long-term partnerships and research, while tackling one-sided mobility and access gaps.

The return of China’s outbound student mobility rates to 2016 levels signals a market “reset” rather than collapse, say experts, as Beijing releases outgoing student mobility data for the first time in five years.

The international education provider, long focused on major Anglophone destinations such as the US, UK, Australia and Canada, is now turning to Malaysia as it emerges as a go-to option for degree-seeking students across Asia.

As India experiences a transnational education (TNE) boom, Annette Ord explores the very real practicalities that institutions often overlook when opening overseas branch campuses.

The JAOS Study Abroad Research Institute (JSARI) aims to serve as an “educational compass” to support Japan’s 2033 mobility goals, as outbound numbers stagnate and data gaps persist.

At the Higher Education Leaders Roundtable at IHE 2026, Symbiosis International University, delegates discussed democratising TNE in India, regulatory expectations, the need for stronger executive action, and the case for a South Asia-focused regional approach to internationalisation.

New data has revealed South Asian students are increasingly pivoting away from the UK in favour of Asian destinations, as stakeholders warn of concurrent demand and supply-side challenges.

The National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK (NISAU) has launched a campaign, My Vote Matters, encouraging Indian students residing in the UK to check their eligibility to vote in the upcoming local elections.

Birkbeck College, University of London, known for specialising in evening higher education in the UK, is set to open a campus in Bengaluru offering traditional three-year undergraduate and one-year postgraduate business degrees.