Japan: exchange students in second wave of border reopening
According to JASSO, 228,403 international students attended Japan’s HEIs in 2019, with an additional 83,811 studying at language schools.
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Int’l students added AU$2bn to WA economy
International students studying in WA contributed AUD$2.1 billion to the economy in 2018/19, according to Study Perth.
Fulbright scholars boost Australian regional research
RUN Fulbright Scholar Award recipients from the US will undertake regionally-relevant research at Regional Universities Network institutions in Australia.
US tops U21 global HE system rankings for ninth year
In the latest – and last – Universitas 21 annual report on national HE systems, the US has taken the number one spot for the ninth consecutive year. Switzerland, Denmark, Singapore and Sweden rounded off the top five.
Int’l applicants determined to study abroad
The majority (69%) of international student applicants remain determined to study abroad despite the travel restrictions, according to an IDP Connect survey.
UK: Just 6% of prospective international students aware of PSW extension
Only 6% of prospective international students considering studying in the UK know that they can stay in the country and work for two years after graduating, a QS survey has shown.
UK: int’l students call tuition payment “painful”
Almost half of international students in a recent survey by payments company Flywire have said they wouldn’t recommend a university to others if they experienced difficulties during the payment process.
UK gov’t must reconsider R&D budget – HEPI
Institutions should not resort to relying on income from international students to fund research projects, a report by HEPI has indicated.
US: Chinese student to face trial
A Chinese international student who allegedly tried to smuggle cancer research from a hospital in Boston is facing trial in the US, according to a report by The Boston Globe.
Aus: Short-term study abroad boosts prospects
More than four out of five Australian graduates believe short-term study abroad has had a “positive” impact on their careers, according to a survey.
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