AROUND THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WORLD THIS WEEK- ISSUE #52

THE UK

UK LOOKING AHEAD TO OVERTAKE THE US INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION NUMBERS

After achieving the 600,000 international student target a decade early, the UK is all set to overtake the American international education segment. Spurred by the exemplary achievement, the country aims to host one million international students by 2030.

STRONGER COLLABORATION BETWEEN RUSSELL GROUP AND GO

The UK’s Russell Group and Australia’s Group of Eight are looking forward to stronger collaboration in research and mobility. The GO8 is a group of research-intensive universities in Australia. As a part of the initiative, the two bodies will set up a joint Go8-Russell Group committee to take things ahead.

NIGERIANS WANT A PLACE IN UK EXEMPTION LIST FOR IELTS

According to a poll, more than 60 per cent of Nigerians believe that the country should get a place in the UK exemption list for IELTS when they want to study or work in the country. Many Nigerians have already brought up the matter to the UK government, seeking reforms in their IELTS policy for Nigeria.

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS PLANNING TO PENALISE  ENGLISH UNIVERSITIES FOR GIVING POOR VALUE FOR MONEY

The Office For Students, the higher education regulator in England, looks ahead to penalize the  English institutions they think are delivering low value for money to students. The regulator has published a consultation highlighting the minimum acceptable outcomes for students.

CANADA

HIGH VISA REFUSAL RATE FOR AFRICAN STUDENTS IS A KEY CHALLENGE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN CANADA

A high visa refusal rate for international students hailing from French-speaking African countries is a key challenge for Canadian higher education. The refusal rates continue to be higher than applicants from other countries. Besides having a detrimental effect on the international student recruitment efforts, the issue is also damaging the reputation of Canada as a  welcoming study destination.

ASIA

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LOCKED OUT OF CHINA GET TRANSCRIPTS TO TRANSFER DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY FEES

The pandemic hit the Chinese international education sector hard as the country had to send international students back home amid lockdowns. Things are daunting for students even two years later, with practically no support from the universities in the country. They are gradually giving up on hopes and getting transcripts to transfer due to the inability to pay fees for online programmes.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CHINA TO HAVE LIMITED WORK RIGHTS

The Ministry of Education in China has released a new policy granting the right to work while studying to international students studying in higher education institutions in the country. Students who have been in the country for more than a year can work for a maximum of eight hours a week, with a limit of 40 hours each month. The number of permissible hours will double during the summer and winter holidays.

CONCERNS OVER THE DECLINING MENTAL HEALTH OF JAPANESE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

A survey on international students in Japan shows a significant decline in the mental health of more than half of the participants. The inability to re-enter the country to continue with their study abroad plans is the primary reason for poor mental well-being. The Japanese government is facing criticism for not relaxing the rules for international students wishing to return to the country.

BOOM IN JAPANESE AND KOREAN DEGREES AFTER GROWING INTEREST IN ANIME AND K-POP

The Japanese and Korean university degrees have witnessed a recent boom, which is fuelled by a growing interest in the elements of East Asian culture like anime, K-pop, and gaming. The growth comes as a blessing for the countries struggling with declining enrolments.

INDIA

MORE THAN 40% OF TEACHING POSTS IN IITS RUNNING VACANT

According to data by the Ministry of Education in India, more than 40% of teaching posts in23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are running vacant right now. The data also indicates a low representation of faculty members from the reserved categories.

SURVEY SHOWS THAT 72 PERCENT OF STUDENTS WANT TO OPT FOR HYBRID STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMMES POST PANDEMIC

According to a latest survey, more than 70 per cent of study abroad aspirants in India want to opt for hybrid programmes. The reason for the choice is the worries about the expenses of studying and living overseas in the post-pandemic scenario. The survey included 4000 students from across the country.

MUMBAI TO HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COLLEGE NAMED AFTER LATA MANGESHKAR

Mumbai will soon have an international college of music named after the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. She died at the age of 92, leaving a grand legacy of her golden voice that ruled Indian cinema for almost eight decades. The announcement was made by Uday Samant, minister for Higher and Technical Education on the behalf of the Maharashtra cabinet.

BHARATH INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH TO COLLABORATE WITH  CAMBRIDGE FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research has collaborated with Cambridge  University Press & Assessment to provide new opportunities for preparing students for overseas education, deeper academic research, employability, and faculty upskilling and exchange programmes.

AUSTRALIA & NZ

STUDENT WORK LIMITS RELAXED AND VISA REBATE INCENTIVE EXTENDED TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN AUSTRALIA

Australia is going all out to welcome back international students in the country. In a recent move, the country has removed work limits for international students and extended visa rebates for them. The aim is to support them amid the economic crisis and fulfil the workforce shortages in the country.

$1.6BN FUNDING IN AUSTRALIA TO COMMERCIALISE RESEARCH

The Australian government has announced a $1.6 billion economic accelerator to help researchers and innovators in the country to pursue commercial viability and industry partnerships. The plan is a part of a $2.2 billion package that aims to bring together the business and academic minds for commercialising six key manufacturing priority areas.

NEW ZEALAND TOP OPEN FULLY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FOR 2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

The five-step border opening plan by New Zealand augurs good news for international students. The country will resume the normal student visa processing from October 2022. Further, the plan has a provision for a border exception class that will permit 5,000 international students to land in New Zealand in April this year.


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