The University of Borås in Sweden has signed a dual doctoral program deal with the University of Mazandaran in northern Iran, which will see candidates will split their studies between the two campuses.

There are 1.6 times as many students studying for UK higher education awards overseas than there are international students studying in the UK, with more locations and universities engaged than ever before.

Mobility is essential to research, with 96% of those surveyed by RAND Europe saying it benefits the quality of research output, but challenges vary across the world.

Limited funding and lack of understanding of the responsibilities of language advisors at universities in Australia mean professional development opportunities are poor.

Career services and international alumni examples are both among the key factors for prospective international students, when reviewing universities' promotional literature, according to the Hotcourses International Student Survey 2018.

A new survey from University of Warwick has reported that 50% of international students feel that they are not receiving a ‘global education experience’ during their studies. 

UK and Australian universities are mapping out plans for a closer partnership post-Brexit, with a focus on student mobility, research collaboration and mutual recognition of academic and professional qualifications.

Seventeen universities across the UK will receive funding to build on and enhance their global strategic partnerships as part of the UUKi Rutherford Fund Strategic Partner Grants scheme.