Stanford University has suspended its undergraduate programs to Russia following a level three travel advisory from the US Department of State.

Applications for fully-funded international scholarships are now open for South Africans, the SA Department of Higher Education and Training has announced.

The UK has overtaken the US as the destination of choice for Turkish students, according to a survey carried out by IEFT Fairs. Other European destinations are also gaining popularity.

The app, based entirely on student reviews, aims to create a "shared knowledge base" to help international students navigate host countries. It is hoped it can help boost study abroad participation.

"I am a firm believer the value [of] international education. We don’t have to agree, we just have to have an understanding that that's respectful"

A study of CEOs from some of the world's largest companies has found that around a third benefit from international education, which is notably higher than typical study abroad rates.

A British Council survey of UK domiciled students has revealed a 16% fall in the interest in studying abroad, in any form, over the past two years.

Finnish firm Asia Exchange has celebrated ten years of helping European students have study abroad and internship experiences in Asia.