UK
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS COULD BE LOST IN THE ABSENCE OF VISA REFORM BY THE UK
According to the Universities UK (UUK), university students could lose study abroad opportunities unless the Government works on visa reform. EU exchange students are already moving from year-long placements at universities in the UK to shorter placements. Many have even opted out of studying in the country altogether. With fewer exchange students, opportunities for outbound visits could be lost.
QUARTER OF A MILLION STUDENTS OFF SCHOOL IN ENGLAND DUE TO THE NEW WAVE OF COVID
The new wave of COVID has sent a quarter of a million students in England off school as chaos prevails across the country. Likewise, half of the staff are also off in some schools as they struggle to manage things in the last week of term. Parents are not in favour of sending kids to school because of the growing fear of the Omicron variant.
WELSH UNIVERSITIES WITNESS A19% INCREASE IN NON-EU ACCEPTANCES
Wales has emerged as a leading destination for international students, with a 19% increase in numbers accepting places in Welsh universities in one year. According to UCAS statistics, 1,875 undergraduate international students from non-EU countries accepted places at Welsh universities in the 2021 admission cycle. The number is equivalent to a 19% uptick from 2020.
REIMBURSEMENT OF MANDATORY QUARANTINE COSTS TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM RED COUNTRIES BY UK UNIVERSITIES
International students in the UK are facing a period of uncertainty once again due to the new wave of the Omicron variant. Following closures of international borders by many countries, international students are unsure about commencing or continuing studies in the UK. Several UK universities have offered to reimburse the mandatory quarantine costs to students flying in from red list countries.
RACISM CHALLENGES FOR 40% OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN IRELAND
A new report by the Irish Council for International Students states that 40 percent of international students in Ireland have suffered from racism. Unfortunately, only 5 percent of them have reported the incidents. These challenges have affected their academic performance, ability to live and work, and mental health and wellbeing.
CANADA, THE US, AND THE UK GET RECORD NUMBERS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS DESPITE THE PANDEMIC
According to a research study by the Mitchell Institute at Victoria University, Canada, the US, and the UK have received record numbers of international students regardless of the COVID crisis. Conversely, the situation looks bleak for Australia and New Zealand as these countries continue to experience a dramatic drop in the numbers.
ASIA
ASIA ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME LAUNCHED BY BVI HONG KONG
The BVI Hong Kong Office has launched the Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries, and Agriculture. With this programme, the eligible Virgin Islanders can familiarise themselves with this region through academic, cultural, and professional experiences.
THE STUDY-ABROAD LANDSCAPE IS NO LONGER THE SAME AFTER THE PANDEMIC
A Global Survey Of Education Agents reveals that the pandemic has disrupted the study abroad landscape across India, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Brazil. Student and parent interest in factors like blended delivery, financial support, and career outcomes have witnessed an uptick during the last couple of years.
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
AUSTRALIA’S INTERNATIONAL BORDER POLICIES SOFTEN TO ALLOW STUDENTS AND SKILLED MIGRANTS BACK
Australia has softened its tough border policies slightly as international students and skilled migrants enter the country again after more than 18 months. But they will need to follow self-isolation for 72 hours upon arrival. Australian citizens, permanent residents, and immediate family members arriving in Australia have to follow the same norms.
NEW ZEALAND WITNESSED A MASSIVE DROP OF 62% IN THE NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
According to the latest data by Immigration New Zealand, universities in the country have witnessed a steep decline of 62% in the number of international students taking up higher studies. Statistics show that the country has19,191 international students right now, which is only a fraction of 51,580 in April last year.
USA
31% OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS THINK THEY CAN NEVER PAY OFF THEIR UNIVERSITY DEBT
A survey by Chegg, an American education technology company, stated that 31 percent of international students think they will never be able to pay off their student loans. The survey included 16,839 undergraduate students from 21 countries like the US, Canada, the UK, Brazil, Australia, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Turkey, India, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Germany, Japan, Kenya, France, Italy, Malaysia, China, Russia, and South Korea.
AICPA OPENS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS WORTH NEARLY $1MILLION
The American Institute of CPAs has opened scholarship applications for nearly $1million for supporting future CPAs and accounting candidates. The scholarships are available for high school, college, and graduate students. Candidates can apply for most scholarships by March 1, 2022.
INDIA
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM INDIA FLOCKING TO THE UK, AUSTRALIA MISSES OUT
The number of international students in Australia has witnessed a sharp decline as the prolonged border closure kept them out for almost two years. According to reports, the UK has gained with students flocking to it as a popular study abroad alternative. The country has captured a significant share of Indian students, one of the primary markets for the Australian international education landscape.
JHARKHAND TO GET A SKILL DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced that the state will soon get a Skill Development University to provide employment-oriented quality education for the residents. The state government aspires to bring a qualitative reform in its education system, stated the Chief Minister at a Higher and Technical Education department review meeting.
`I-SKILL` INITIATIVE LAUNCHED BY IIT PALAKKAD TECHNOLOGY IHUB FOUNDATION
IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation has launched the `I-Skill` Initiative for training the Indian workforce in cyber-physical systems. The initiative targets to train two million young people in the country by 2030. The foundation provides a reliable platform for technology-based entrepreneurs and start-ups in India.
A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH NEEDED TO INTERNATIONALISE EDUCATION IN INDIA
Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI Aayog, stated that the internationalisation of the Indian higher education system requires a multi-pronged approach. He made the statement while addressing a virtual session ‘Internationalisation of Indian Higher Education System’ at EXPO2020 Dubai.
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