“Watershed” US gov’t commitment welcomed
Stakeholders in the US’ international education community have welcomed new government commitments to promote the country as a study destination.
Stakeholders in the US’ international education community have welcomed new government commitments to promote the country as a study destination.
The first joint statement from the US departments of State and Education in over two decades to support the country's international education ambitions has promised a "shared commitment" to promote the country as a study destination.
The US government does not expect to “quickly resume” full operating capacity for its visa processing services, delegates heard at NAFSA’s 2021 conference.
The US government has awarded 26 US colleges and universities with grants to develop and expand study abroad programs around the world.
The largest international student market into the US is being stymied by the fact large numbers of US consulates around the world are not processing visas, and stakeholders are seriously concerned.
The numbers of US outbound students joining study abroad programs for academic credit rose 1.6% in the 2018/19 academic year.
New international student enrolments fell 43% in fall 2020, a survey has revealed, while the Open Doors 2020 report has shown that total international students in the US has declined for the first time in more than a decade.
The Stevens Initiative has announced 18 grants for virtual exchange programs to ensure students can develop cross-cultural skills during the pandemic.