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More than half of India’s ranked universities improved their position in the QS World University Rankings 2027 , with 18 institutions achieving their highest-ever positions as gains increasingly spread beyond the country’s elite Indian…

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The deal brings EduCorePro’s technology platform, products, and specialist AI team into Acumen’s global admissions and enrolment services division, strengthening the company’s ability to deliver faster, more accurate and more scalable…

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Ben Moller, Britain’s Deputy High Commissioner to India, opened with a positive case for the bilateral relationship at the Cambridge India Business Dialogue late last month. Pointing to UK campus expansions across India and noting that…

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During the 2025/26 academic year, there were 129,764 international students enrolled across degree levels at Dutch universities and higher professional education (HBO) – a 0.1% decline of just 133 students on the year before. “Although it…

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Study abroad is frequently framed as life-changing. The narratives are familiar: expanded horizons, newfound confidence, personal growth. But for many students, particularly those historically underrepresented in international education,…

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In 2025, the United Nations celebrated the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology , marking the next 100 years of progress in quantum mechanics – but the field is already transforming industries today . Quantum technologies…

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Henry Nwankwo graduated top of his medical school class in Nigeria – valedictorian with an MBBS and the first student in his university’s history to earn a distinction in internal medicine. He spent years in clinical practice managing…

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The penalty follows revelations last year that a technical issue in IELTS’s automated marking system resulted in score corrections for thousands of test takers, prompting concerns about the impact on international students, migrants and…

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Perhaps because of recent cuts in foreign aid, perhaps because decades of project-based funding have struggled to move systems, the importance of scaling through government is getting significant attention in the development world. It was…

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Hanson, leader of Australia’s right-wing populist One Nation party, has called for international students to leave Australia before applying for further study visas, arguing the change would prevent abuse of the country’s migration system.…

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For an Indian student, the dream of studying abroad is rarely just an individual dream. It is a family aspiration. It represents years of planning, saving, sacrifices, and often a significant financial commitment from parents who want to…

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Nigerian agents are reportedly being targeted by police or hired security services to retrieve large deposit payments students have paid when applying to study in the UK. Meanwhile, concerns are escalating over the future safety of…

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Every year, Louisiana loses a piece of itself to the sea. Land that once anchored communities, sustained fisheries, and buffered cities from storms quietly disappears – and no one in the continental US is losing it faster . For most of the…

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When Isabella Favero graduated from Brock University in Canada, she had accomplished a great deal. Contributions to academic papers, participation in research projects, plus many other instances of collaborative work – these years gave her…

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The food industry is facing a difficult balancing act. Consumers expect products that are healthier, safer, more sustainable, and affordable — yet rarely want to compromise on taste, quality, or convenience. Meeting those competing demands…

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India is now the largest source of international students globally, sending more students to the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada than any other country. The recruitment infrastructure that gets them there is well…

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Industry leaders across more than 20 fields have reflected on the “transformational” impact of study abroad experiences, with 98% indicating their international experience shaped their professional growth into leadership roles. The…

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the maximum tuition fee remittance for students studying overseas from $15,000 to $25,000 per semester as part of broader reforms aimed at improving access to foreign exchange. The revised…

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Meet the Chen family, the internet’s new favourite and definitely a contender for the title of “smartest family of dentists in the world.” Dad’s a dentist. Mum’s a dentist. All five kids? Dentists too. All of them graduated from some of…

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In a 135-page ruling , Obama-appointed judge John McConnell said despite following official visa processes, applicants had been “stuck waiting, for months on end, for benefit requests that USCIS refuses to adjudicate”. “USCIS’s hold on…

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Choosing a career path as a teenager can feel overwhelming. I remember, quite a few moons ago, weighing up all the options in front of me and wondering which course would give me the best chance of employment, but also whether I’d actually…

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Describe yourself in three words or phrases. Outgoing. Frenetic. Inquisitive. What do you like most about your job? I love the international aspect of it. I love the fact that we do actually help people change their lives. There’s a…

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Every application to a university or for a scholarship has a story to tell. The problem is, most of us don’t often realise we can and should be the heroes of it. But that’s exactly the main thing everyone should focus on when writing…

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A year ago, Gema Otheliansyah won a Fulbright scholarship to study at the University of Delaware. But the accolade only came after years of work far removed from prestige. As part of Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance, he went down to…

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A new report from EdCo LATAM Consulting explores the culture within which Colombian students and families make choices about study abroad. A major theme in the report, entitled “ Colombia Connections: Tools and Tactics for Smarter Student…

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The UK’s English-language teaching sector (ELT) experienced a challenging year in 2025, though the decline in students and student weeks was more moderate than was the fall-off for Canada’s and Australia’s ELT sectors. New data from…

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The Trump administration’s clampdown on immigration from Africa is intensifying, and the government has introduced new measures to make it more onerous and expensive for students from many African countries to study in the US. These are…

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Pakistan didn’t just grow quickly as a UK recruitment market. It grew faster than the system could handle. In less than five years, the country moved from a secondary source market to one of the UK’s most important student pipelines. Visa…

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The new security product was launched at DETcon London 2026, at the University of London, marking a new innovation in test security and fraud prevention in high-stakes language testing. The use of earbud devices to cheat in exams is on the…

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The world’s largest agent, IDP Education , has partnered with Bravo Migration , an Australian-based migration services organisation, to provide approved visa support for international students and migrants navigating an increasingly…

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Blake Stephenson, MP for Mid Bedfordshire, said the government was “acting without sense and rationale” by pressing ahead with plans for a government SELT – known as the HOELT – to be fully remote . “Remote tests are extremely vulnerable…

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India has opened applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026, a flagship initiative aimed at attracting accomplished Indian-origin researchers, scientists, technologists and professionals from around the world…

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News of the suspension emerged after the Home Office released an updated register of student sponsors on June 9, revealing London’s Bloomsbury Institute is no longer licensed to sponsor migrant students. The official suspension comes one…

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Former electronic engineering PhD now breaking barriers in cancer care with AstraZeneca Finance lawyer from London turned Director of Innovation and AI for a Big Law firm Desk strategy quant who became an award-winning Chief Strategy…

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The programmes at Aalborg University’s Department of Health Science and Technology use problem-based learning to solve real-world health challenges.

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Many professional athletes choose non-traditional higher education routes, preferring rigorous training over academic chops. Take Naomi Osaka. She was homeschooled to accommodate her training schedule, and skipped higher education. Virat…

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After a couple of years of falling values and a mostly slow-moving 2025, the global real estate market is showing signs of finding its footing again. PwC’s “Emerging Trends in Real Estate Global Outlook 2026” report found that many…

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BeVisioneers fellow and startup founder Thabo Mngomezulu didn’t go to university abroad. Hailing from South Africa, Mngomezulu graduated from Central Johannesburg College with a music performance diploma. He would go on to perform as a…

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Five years ago, the world witnessed the spread of one of its deadliest viruses. Cities quietened, streets emptied, and 114 million people losing their jobs . Among those impacted were Thabo Mngomezulu from South Africa, who had been…

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When you look up music to study to, there’s a chance that you will encounter a bunch of AI-generated songs. Truth is, there is no escaping the widespread use of AI art, including AI-generated songs. Recently, the #1 hit on US iTunes was a…

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Most people only think about taxation when they have to file a return. Bruce Liu started thinking about it much earlier. As a Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Auckland , he grew curious about the systems that keep…

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Traffic is a nightmare pretty much everywhere, and trying to figure out a new public transport system can be seriously confusing. Walking might seem like an option, but it usually just takes too long. For students, especially those in a…

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New survey results show strong interest in study abroad among Brazilian students and an optimistic outlook on the part of education agents. However, affordability issues – particularly exchange rate fluctuations – exert a major influence…

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When Ashok Rathod was a boy, he called football “a monsoon game.” Whenever the rainy season came, he and his friends forgot about cricket and played football instead. They lived in Ambedkar Nagar, a poor neighborhood in Mumbai where space…

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Generative AI has moved from novelty to normality at remarkable speed. In UK higher education, it is already part of everyday student life: a 2026 HEPI/Kortext survey found that 95% of full-time undergraduates now use generative AI in some…

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A federal judge has ruled Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee unlawful, handing a legal victory to 20 states led by California, suing the President on grounds that the charge damaged their ability to hire workers at public institutions.…

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While the name change was developed independently at each university, leaders at both institutions told The PIE News they arrived at remarkably similar conclusions – traditional labels such as “language institute”, “foundation studies” and…

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Tennessee Tech ‘s 100% online Master of Arts in Exercise Science prepares students to educate groups and individuals about the importance and benefits of healthy lifestyles. It is offered by the College of Education and Human Sciences and…

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The initiative will provide up to one year of credit across eight degrees spanning tourism, hotel management, science, IT, business, nursing and education, potentially saving students up to A$17,000 in tuition costs. Announcing the move,…

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Green lasers cut through fog as AI-generated video projections flicker across the walls of Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). Inside the school’s Spring Show 2025 — themed Jungle — students, architects, artists,…

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India’s largest listed edtech company, PhysicsWallah (PW), has abandoned plans to directly lend to students through its finance subsidiary and will instead partner with regulated lenders, marking a significant shift in its student…

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The National University of Singapore’s master's and PhD degrees can prepare you for fast-moving, high-impact industries.

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The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) released its 2026 edition last week, which saw 37 of Canada’s 38 ranked universities slip compared to 2025, while the University of Toronto maintained its position as Canada’s top institution…

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According to analysis from the British Council, the approvals continue an upward trajectory after years of decline. A total of 285 partnerships were approved in 2025, taking the total number of Sino-foreign partnerships in China to 1,589.…

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Texas A&M University has long been a global leader in agricultural and environmental sciences. They have the world’s leading experts in sustainable food and fibre systems, soil and water conservation, AI-driven research shaping the future…

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The word useful comes from the Latin “usus” — meaning use, practice, or experience. At its root, usefulness simply means how much something can be put to work. That’s pretty straightforward. A degree is useful if it prepares you to work.…

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Leonie Neitzel didn’t know what she wanted after finishing high school in Germany. She signed up for a programme in Hamburg, but soon realised it wasn’t right. Then she came across NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences’s Leisure &…

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Bill Gates. Elon Musk. Jeff Bezos. Billionaires who built global empires and changed industries. And these billionaires had to start somewhere. And for many of them, university was fertile ground to begin their illustrious, ambitious…

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According to the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), 91,054 Japanese students studied abroad in fiscal 2024, up 1,875 from the previous year but still around 20% below the record 115,146 students recorded in fiscal 2018. The…

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A few years ago, I was asked to present to an annual international education conference on the topic of “Strategic Marketing in Turbulent Times”. My slides were illustrated with examples of all the geopolitical, economic, and legislative…

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The UK generated approximately £9.3m in visa fees from refused students over the last 12 months Visa records show refused Pakistani students paid over £2.5m in a year, including over £1m in fees during the last winter intake The cost of…

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It comes as expectations around agent transparency come to the fore in the UK, which now requires institutions to include agent details on the international students’ CAS where a third party was used in their recruitment. They must also…

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Every nurse has a patient story they never forget. For Dr. Marques Ng, Dr. Tao An, and Do Pham Nhat Vi, those moments became turning points that shaped the paths they would pursue in healthcare. Years of work led Dr. Ng to notice how much…

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Established nearly 40 years ago, United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi) is the first international K-12 school in Vietnam and boasts the largest campus in the capital, spanning 9.2 hectares.

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This year’s annual NAFSA Conference heard many discussions about the relative decline of traditional study destinations amid rising popularity of countries in Europe and Asia. The launch of a new report from Keystone Education Group ,…

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For decades, Vietnam has been one of Asia’s most dynamic outbound student markets, with families investing heavily in overseas education opportunities in destinations such as Australia, the UK, France and the US. But as the country’s…

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The international education sector still describes Turkey in a familiar shorthand: a mid-sized sending market, growing steadily, with high visa approval rates and well-prepared applicants. The numbers support that picture. UNESCO records…

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Hong Kong’s biggest international school group has rolled out a “through-train” arrangement, linking all its kindergartens to its primary schools from September next year and guaranteeing pupils a place all the way to secondary graduation.…

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Keystone Education Group released its annual report, The State of Student Recruitment 2026 , last week. Presenting at the NAFSA conference in Orlando, Dr Mark Bennett, Keystone’s Vice President of Research & Insight, shared highlights from…

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The US State Department will slash the number of visa processing embassies and consulates in Africa from nearly 50 to 20 in the coming weeks, an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press has revealed. Given Trump’s existing travel ban…

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There was something different about this year’s annual NAFSA conference. The experience was wonderfully familiar in many ways, including the great conversations with colleagues, the many inspirational moments, and the steady drumbeat of…

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Institutions that admit those hoping to “game the system” will fall foul of a revamped compliance system designed to deter non-genuine international students, the Home Office warned in a statement today. It revealed that it had contacted…

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Could the incoming final rule on Duration of Status have any positive impact? ApplyBoard chief commercial officer shares his take. While sector headlines are dominated by the anticipated chaos of DHS’s incoming final rule on duration of…

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Switzerland is often associated with luxury. From chocolates to hotels, watches to breathtaking ski resorts, the alpine country is well known for its precision, stellar service and quiet dedication to excellence. The home of the United…

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The findings suggest consolidation could become an increasingly prominent feature of the higher education landscape, with universities exploring mergers alongside digital transformation projects, shared procurement arrangements and…

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Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) recently urged students planning to study abroad to use only renewed consultancy firms after publishing a list of approved operators for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The…

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The discussion focused on how cross-border partnerships between UK and Malaysian institutions can support students to build both creative and technical skills through industry-linked learning opportunities. A key element of the…

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A sixth form student I met recently told me, with no particular drama, that he’d taught himself to prompt AI using YouTube tutorials, then built his own practice app – as a non-coder, by the way – to develop the essay writing skills he…

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If you’re drawn to the idea of studying in a beautiful, historic city by the Atlantic Ocean, Dalhousie University — located in the heart of Halifax — may be the perfect place for you. With 12 faculties and plenty of professional…

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If you’re planning to study in the US, you’ve probably come across the term “ need-based aid ,” the type of financial aid that students can receive if they can establish concrete proof that they require financial assistance for their…

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In 2024, a slow recovery from plummeting international enrolments in the COVID-19 pandemic was underway for US Intensive English Programme providers (IEPs). Student numbers were up +2% year-over-year, and weeks (the total number of weeks…

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The curtains rose on an extraordinary showcase of talent, imagination, and literary excellence as Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) presented Drama Galore 2026, a multi-day theatrical festival that brought together students from…

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The curtains rose on an extraordinary showcase of talent, imagination, and literary excellence as Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) presented Drama Galore 2026, a multi-day theatrical festival that brought together students from…

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Tighter compliance thresholds for UK universities recruiting international students – and the associated “Red, Amber, Green” scheme developed by the Home Office – are now in effect. As of 1 June 2026, universities will be judged according…

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For young people weighing up their options in international higher education today, the question is rarely straightforward. It is no longer simply: where and what do I wish to study? It has become, with increasing urgency: will this…

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As the US enters peak student visa processing season, policy experts have likened the administration’s prioritisation of FIFA World Cup visas to last year’s visa interview freeze – with fears growing about further enrolment declines next…

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The school, which is being developed in partnership with East African real estate group Infinity Developments, is scheduled to open in 2028 and will eventually serve up to 1,100 students, making it one of the largest international schools…

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The event highlighted a design mentorship programme centred on pewter, a heritage material strongly associated with Malaysia through Royal Selangor. The initiative introduced students to traditional manufacturing techniques alongside…

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In a man’s world, women CEOs stand out for good — and not-so-good reasons. Most of the time, they stick out as the only woman in the boardroom. At entry level, women make up about half of roles. Yet, only 3% to 4% of CEOs are women. Of…

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After UK visa rejection rates soared over the winter, thousands of students from countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh are now being told their tuition fee deposits are non-refundable. The PIE investigates the scale of the problem and how…

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Initially, the Department for Homeland Security (DHS) said anyone applying for a green card must return to their home country, “except in extraordinary circumstances”. Following widespread confusion and mooted legal challenges, the agency…

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Describe the EAIE in three words or phrases. To me, the EAIE provides its members and the wider international education community with a one-stop shop to: Connect a global network and establish collaboration. Learn by gathering knowledge…

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Data aggregated by Destination for Education – a coalition representing six leading international education pathway providers (INTO, Kaplan, Cambridge Education Group, Navitas, Oxford International, and Study Group) – shows that from 2025…

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Speaking at EnrolyCon 2026 in London, representatives from the University of East London , Edinburgh Napier University and Cardiff Metropolitan University described a sector grappling with unpredictable visa outcomes , mounting…

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Universities are keeping a close watch on rising airfares and potential flight disruption ahead of upcoming student intakes, with some warning that higher travel costs and visa delays could complicate arrivals and increase deferrals. For…

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Studying abroad marks the beginning of something exciting: new experiences, new perspectives, and the chance to build a life in a completely different part of the world. For Rachel Lyakhovetsky, that journey led her to Switzerland, where…

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With a new Recycling Hub building a circular economy, JIS puts sustainability at the centre of education, and its students lead the movement.

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Following The PIE News’s investigation into an apparent blind spot in the calculation of the new Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) metrics , the Home Office has amended the wording of the policy as the rule changes come into force for UK…

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The appointment, announced by education minister Jason Clare, places Glover at the centre of a long-planned reform agenda, the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC), stemming from the Australian Universities Accord. Glover will…

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Speaking at the 2026 NAFSA conference, sector leaders hailed an improved “sense of stability” compared to the previous year, highlighting small instances of Congress starting to push back on the current administration, particularly on…

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Hitesh Parashar, chief business officer at Credila Financial Services Limited (formerly known as HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited), shares an industry view on why this matters. Many students look beyond their home countries in…

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Get career-ready with industry expertise, strong employer connections, and a supportive community at Lewis University.

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From June 1, the UK government is implementing revised Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) metrics for student sponsor licence holders, alongside a new Red, Amber, Green (RAG) rating system designed to assess institutions’ performance across…

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When Raphaël Bartoux started his Master in Management at ESCP Business School , he didn’t consider himself particularly technical. His background was in economics and mathematics, and he assumed AI was someone else’s problem to solve. But…

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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Through its commitment to creating a green campus by cutting carbon emissions through System Optimization and producing renewable energy, Hong Kong International…

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New Zealand has confirmed a November 16 launch date for its new Short-term Graduate Work Visa, publishing further implementation details for post-study work reforms aimed at strengthening pathways from study to employment for international…

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Data from the sector revealed a 4.8% year-on-year drop in student numbers in 2025, alongside a 10.9% fall in student weeks, delegates at English UK’s members’ conference last week heard. However, the juniors market remains relatively…

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As luxury hotels began appearing across Switzerland, a unique style of hospitality started to take shape: precision, attention to detail, timely service, and discretion. These qualities became the foundation of Swiss hospitality and are…

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Choosing what and where to study isn’t always easy — especially when you care about making a difference. When it comes to food, plants, animals, and the environment, no other university in Canada can offer you an education like the Ontario…

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International graduates from German universities are three times more likely to find work than migrants arriving directly for employment, a new discussion paper has found. Germany remains the world’s most popular non-English-speaking study…

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Hosted by the China-Britain Business Council at the Underglobe in London, the event brought together leaders from business, education, culture, and innovation to recognise organisations making meaningful contributions to UK-China…

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Nearly 170,000 Japanese students studied abroad using one of 41 service providers in Japan in 2025, with the vast majority choosing to do so via group tours or educational study trips. The data comes from the JAOS Research Institute and is…

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For many of us, the decision to pursue an MBA comes with an important question: how do you continue growing your career while making time for school and life outside of work? That was a challenge Randall Kennedy understood well. “As a…

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Every year, thousands of Pakistani students work hard to get a place at a UK university. They save money, gather documents and pay fees all in the hope of studying in Britain. But for many, the dream does not end with a degree. It ends…

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Describe yourself in three words or phrases. If I had to choose three words, I would say I am optimistic, persistent, and driven by nation-building — those are the qualities I would like to be known for. What do you like most about your…

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Study arts, culture, and technology at the University of Guelph and graduate with expertise for careers across multiple industries.

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When Alyssa Africa arrived at Salem Academy in the US state of North Carolina from Dominica in 2023, she wasn’t entirely sure what interests she would discover — only that she wanted the chance to explore. That curiosity led her to try a…

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Born and raised in New York City, Jonathan How was initially a Greek and Roman Studies graduate from Vassar College who went on to work in the non-profit sector. He’s always loved the idea of being creative while solving some of the most…

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Discover the graduate programmes at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering, where multidisciplinary training meets real-world impact.

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Students who appeal through the administrative review process are not currently included in BCA visa refusal rate calculations The current backlog of administrative review cases extends to a six-month wait for a decision, meaning a large…

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If you are an international student prospect, where you live in the world increasingly determines where you can study abroad – as does your intention to stay in, or leave, a host country after completing your studies. This has always been…

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SRT Fairs has grown significantly since its founding. What was the initial spark that made you realize the international student recruitment market needed a new type of player? I always knew the market would need to pivot towards a model…

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According to the DAAD , current plans by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) would see nearly all DAAD-administered university cooperation programs funded through the ministry phased out by 2031, with…

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Looking to contribute to the green energy transition? Find your bachelor’s or master’s specialisation today at Aalborg University in Denmark.

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Pursue the MA in Economics programme at Kansas State University, and open doors to the world’s top companies with career-ready skills to make a difference.

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Stressed, unfulfilled, laid off — that’s what workers worldwide are dealing with. It’s hardly the picture of folks with the highest job satisfaction. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report , global employee…

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Pakistan has introduced a new regulatory framework for dual, double and joint degree programs alongside broader revisions to its transnational education (TNE) policy, in a move aimed at tightening oversight of international collaborations…

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Institutions including the University of Hull and the University of Kent have been refusing to refund tuition fee deposits for students who have had their visa rejected More than 40% of Pakistani applicants were refused a study visa for…

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Levies are hardly new. Travellers routinely pay tourist taxes, hotel levies and airport charges, often with little objection when the purpose is clear and the cost feels proportionate. International education is no different. Only recently…

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The policy memo from US Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) calls adjustment of status – the process of applying for a green card – a form of “extraordinary relief”, urging consular officers to consider applications on a discretionary,…

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Earlier this year, I found myself reflecting on what I could do a little differently on LinkedIn to share some of my experience and observations around transnational education (TNE) and, more broadly, internationalisation, two subjects…

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When you think about the history of modern medicine, many of its biggest breakthroughs can be traced back to Europe. In 1590, Dutch father-and-son duo Hans and Zacharias Janssen invented the first microscope, forever changing how…

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Your favourite Marvel superheroes are smarter than you think. Behind the action and fame, many Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) stars have strong academic backgrounds that often surprise fans. Natalie Portman, known for films like Black…

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International education in Asia is fast becoming the necessary choice for parents seeking to prepare their children for the world. Research supports this. One study of secondary school students found that when schools treat students fairly…

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Some exams might be easy peasy lemon squeezy, but the toughest exams in the world are difficult, difficult, lemon difficult. They are infamous for their complexity and are designed to assess deep understanding, critical thinking, and…

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You may be wondering why we’re looking into the most inclusive universities in the UK. The fact is, inclusion in university cannot be understated. Diversity and inclusion ensures equitable access to education, empowering all…

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Listen in as ICEF’s Craig Riggs and Martijn van de Veen recap some of the latest developments in our sector, including increased government scrutiny of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme in the United States and early…

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Today, higher education has become much more than a milestone or a fancy degree for most students. Instead, most folks are becoming outcome-oriented, applying for courses abroad and now considering the potential return on their financial…

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The education of Donald Trump has shone some light on a few interesting takes. Despite the US president attesting to the fact that he finished “ top of his class ” at Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania , his former…

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Leadership is not something that switches on the moment a person steps into the working world. It develops far earlier. Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar International School (KTJ) has long understood this and has encouraged students to be as driven…

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Explore TU Graz’s Master's degree programme in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and gain the skills to shape energy, mobility, and digital systems.

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Pursuing a master’s degree is already an expensive decision , but if you choose to pursue that in the US, you might just break the bank. As arguably one of the most expensive study abroad destinations in the world, the average cost of a…

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The job of a pharmacist looks very different now than it did a decade ago. Prescribing, working in clinical teams, optimising medicines for individual patients – these are all part of the role. The MPharm programme at the University of…

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Tell us a little bit about yourself I would say that one of my main characteristics is curiosity, and I am also the kind of person that is always looking for something else. I am very unsettled in many ways, and that is in my personal life…

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No drugs, no alcohol, no cigarettes – that is US President Donald Trump’s “formula for good parenting,” shared on a New York Post podcast, Pod Force One . This supposedly extends to all his children, from the 47-year-old Donald Trump Jr.…

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Earlier this week, I was sitting at the dinner table with my five-year-old daughter trying to decode a bowl of alphabetti spaghetti. It struck me that the exercise was not entirely dissimilar to interpreting Australia’s latest…

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As remote English language testing becomes more widespread for high-stakes purposes, is it time to stop and ask: how can it be delivered in a way that is fit for purpose? In a recent letter to the Financial Times , I highlighted two…

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The ocean does not wait for anyone. Global sea level rise has doubled in pace since the early 1990s, with consequences already measurable. In Bangladesh, roughly 80% of the land is floodplain , leaving over 174 million people exposed to…

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Communications seen by The PIE News indicate that an incident in the city of Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan “significantly escalated” in April 2026 when an unknown assailant “posed a serious threat to staff safety” by brandishing a gun…

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Speaking at the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association conference in Adelaide, Sheehy said universities in Australia were facing an unprecedented compliance burden, with some institutions now required to comply with as many as…

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What does it take to thrive in an AI-driven workplace? Leadership, analytical thinking, and technical literacy? Yes, but they are only part of the picture. As AI becomes more embedded in how we work, the qualities that set graduates apart…

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All eyes are on Netflix’s “Stranger Things” cast with the release of season five. Similar to the cast of Harry Potter , these actors have grown up on screen right before our eyes, now becoming household names in Hollywood. While some of…

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Lucy Fox didn’t take the most obvious path after her zoology degree. She worked with people instead, starting in adult social care through a supported internship, where she spent three years in the field before contributing to the COVID-19…

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Demand for study in Canada may be on the rebound, according to search data from two major international student recruitment companies, Keystone Education Group and IDP. This recent trend contrasts with plummeting student interest in 2024…

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he would not currently recommend young people study or work in the US, citing a changing “social climate” and growing uncertainty around employment prospects. Speaking at a German Catholic…

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UK Home Office data published today has revealed a 30% year-on-year decline in study visa applications to the UK from January to March 2026. High refusal rates from Q4 2025 have been sustained, driving the study visa issuance rate down 32%…

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English UK has published an updated version of its 2026 position paper , urging the UK government to accelerate reforms affecting the English language teaching (ELT) sector and international education strategy, as it warns that recent…

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Those into K-pop will be familiar with the boundary-pushing, co-ed act AllDay Project. Formed by The Black Label (the label behind Meovv and even BlackPink’s Rosé), AllDay Project debuted June 2025 with their single album “Famous”. It…

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At 17, Ashwathi Pillai beat an opponent six years her senior to become the youngest Swedish national badminton champion in history (at that time). By 24, she had added the title of Financial IP Analyst to her name. Being a professional…

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UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report confirms that while traditional destinations for study abroad continue to be the most popular choices for international students, there are important changes afoot, with countries such…

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Last year, the number of foreign students in UK higher education declined by -6%, according to data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). And now, government data shows that applications for study visas were down…

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Early on the opening morning of TED2026, two drones lifted off and soared around the theater, seeking out the conference’s co-hosts through facial recognition. Later, a drone company CEO launched an autonomous drone in Tokyo live from the…

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Canada’s high commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, has said Canadian universities and colleges are preparing for a stronger presence in India through branch campuses, joint degrees and talent mobility partnerships, as the two…

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Students often choose Alpha School Malta because they are looking for a more personalised and meaningful learning experience. As a boutique school, we focus on creating a warm, supportive environment where students feel part of a community…

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During a state visit to China, Trump doubled down on the importance of international students propping up the US college system, praising the “good students” from China and appearing to criticise the fact they struggle to get green cards…

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According to a recent TerraTern survey of more than 2,800 students and early-career professionals across smaller Indian cities, Germany emerged as the most preferred destination, with 75% selecting it as their top choice, followed by the…

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When Jonik Patel was pursuing a Master of Business Administration (Management Information Systems concentration) at Midway University , he landed an opportunity that would help him find a way into work that mattered. Through an internship…

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In a legislative instrument dated 18 May 2025 , Australia’s Assistant Minister for International Education Julian Hill has ordered a 12-month freeze on the establishment of new private training centres as well as new courses offered by…

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This special feature is brought you in partnership with International Humanitarian College London (IHCL). A newly released UNESCO report reveals that higher education enrolments have more than doubled globally over the past 25 years,…

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Addressing education ministers gathered at the London forum, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate framed girls’ education as an urgent challenge rather than a long‑term aspiration. In the occupied West Bank, she said, Palestinian girls face…

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As demand for international education grows in central Vietnam, families are increasingly looking beyond campus size and facilities to evaluate how schools balance academic quality, international exposure, and student support.

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Emily Konstantas, CEO of the The Safeguarding Alliance , and Fiona Cottam, principal of Hartland International School in the UAE, pushed for a coordinated global approach to child protection at last week’s Council of British International…

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“The 2026-27 federal budget recognises the difficult economic environment facing the government, but it comes at a time when Australia cannot afford to take its foot off the accelerator on skills, research and innovation,” said Carolyn…

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Nearly a decade after their disbandment in January 2017, K-pop girl group I.O.I is finally reuniting to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary, much to the excitement of their fandom. In case you’re not a K-pop fan, let’s quickly break…

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Whether you want to stay fit, meet new people, learn a new language or create a to-do list, there’s definitely an app out there to help you. Still, how do you narrow down the best apps for students when there are over 8.93 million of them…

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Australia has frozen new applications from private colleges and training organisations seeking to offer courses to international students, as the Albanese government ramps up efforts to tighten integrity across the sector amid mounting…

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Why international students choose Malaysia, and why they stay Picture this. A student landing at an airport for the first time in a country they have never visited. The flight was long. The terminal is loud and unfamiliar. Somewhere in…

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The smoke got into everything. It got into Solomon Bhaghabhonerano’s clothes, his food, the walls of his small home in Uganda’s Kyaka II refugee settlement. It got into his mother’s lungs, too. He remembers her coughing and coughing from…

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Sir Nick said he had become “somewhat radicalised” by his experience in Silicon Valley, which had convinced him of the need for Europe to “get its act together” on AI. Sir Nick, formerly the leader of the Liberal Democrats and UK deputy…

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At the University of Szeged, students can pursue degrees across social sciences, health studies, or IT and natural sciences – all career-focused programmes.

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Centuries ago, architecture was learned through apprenticeship, where masters passed down their craft to pupils. However, that changed when the demand for architects who could bring ideas to life with artistic flair and technical precision…

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Tuition at international schools in Hanoi now reaches more than VND1 billion (about US$38,000) a year for some upper secondary students, while most schools charge around VND300-600 million before meals, bus services and other fees.

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Tuition at international schools in Hanoi now reaches more than VND1 billion (about US$38,000) a year for some upper secondary students, while most schools charge around VND300-600 million before meals, bus services and other fees.

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Two new reports by global education services organisation Acumen — Signals from K-12 and Signals from Employers — suggest institutions entering the market will increasingly be judged on graduate outcomes, industry integration and how…

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If you’ve ever thought of the state of the world and said, “We can do better than this,” you’re already thinking like a social scientist. Social sciences explain why our societies work and don’t work, from how our communities adapt to…

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The annual initiative, organised by Duolingo in partnership with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Modern Languages, saw participants collectively studying 43 languages. This year’s challenge saw parliamentarians and vice chancellors…

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“Cooperation is more important than ever and we’re on the right path,” EU ambassador Pedro Serrano told the IHEF 2026 conference last week. “There is no doubt the EU and UK are not only partners but friends.” Serrano welcomed the UK’s…

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Nearly seven in 10 international students in South Korea who work part time are concentrated in low-skilled service jobs, according to a new report, raising fresh questions around employability as the country pushes to retain more…

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Finding the best education system in the world has become a top priority for students and families everywhere. Many are willing to invest significant money, dedicate years of effort, and even relocate abroad in search of better academic…

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If you are applying to study at a university overseas, you’ll need to take an English language proficiency test. This is because universities want to make sure international students can successfully manage coursework, communication , and…

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UK government data released today revealed a 40% year-over-year decline in study visa applications this April, with 8,900 international students applying to study in the UK, compared to 14,800 the previous year. The decline brings the…

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The Office for Students’ (OfS) new financial sustainability report found 36% of English institutions reported deficits last year – a slight improvement of the 43% figure predicted by the watchdog in its last annual report. Though better…

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In a fast-changing educational landscape, innovation is abundant. New frameworks emerge, initiatives multiply, and schools move quickly to keep pace with a shifting world. Yet the greatest risk is not a lack of ideas, it is a lack of…