Middle East & North Africa

The British International University in Erbil will offer University of London degree programs when it opens in September 2023.

A former assistant professor at an Iranian university has warned the international community against turning a blind eye to the events unfolding at the country’s universities. 

Family and friends have said that the life of an Afghan international student studying in Iran is “in danger” as she is allegedly sick and has been missing for almost a month.

A prominent journalist from Iran has called out regime officials for sending their relatives to US schools despite its vitriolic condemnation of the West.

Ben-Gurion University has launched an aid scholarships program for new immigrants coming to Israel following the current war in Ukraine, designed for immigrants from Russian-speaking countries aged 17-27.

Iranians studying abroad have been holding vigils and protests in solidarity with the student-led anti-government protests that have erupted across Iran.

The Gulf market for English language teaching providers is a “ very tough market to break”, but they must “get themselves out there,” a stakeholder familiar with the area said.

Universities in Israel are collaborating with counterparts in countries such as Morocco and the United Arab Emirates following the normalisation of ties.

Some summer schools based in the UK have reported that some countries’ visitor visas have been delayed so much that students have not been able to attend, according to stakeholders.

The Iranian education ministry said it would welcome Russian students to Iran and that there may be further exchanges between Moscow and Tehran.

A Turkish government-funded scholarship program for international students has received over 165,000 applications in 2022.

Global learning technology provider D2L is collaborating with Canadian universities in Egypt to create a "more unified and holistic learning experience".

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Economic City hosted a virtual meeting with several Irish higher ed bodies showcase the city's investment opportunities.

A new scholarship for Saudi Arabian students is excluding funding for English language studies, “disappointing” some language schools. 

Academics and NGOs have expressed "deep concern" about the policies, which would limit the number of international staff and students eligible to teach and study at universities in the West Bank.