Top 12 Trending International Education News
July 23
, 2020
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Trump Lifts Ban On European, UK Students–With Visa You Are Welcome
The United States government will be opening borders to international students from Europe, the United Kingdom, and Ireland who already have valid F-1 and M-1 study visas. This announcement comes after the Trump administration attempted to implement a controversial policy that could have potentially affected the future of international students in the country. Experts see the decision as part of the government’s efforts to gradually reopen international travel following months of restrictions and the ensuing economic consequences. Further travel exemptions are expected to be issued in the following weeks, specifically for family members of US citizens and prized H-1B visa holders.
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University Of Toronto International Students Calling For A Tuition Fee Freeze
Citing financial hardships and the challenges posed by online learning, international students from the University of Toronto demand a freeze in tuition increases. Students under the university’s Rotman Commerce program are voicing out concerns that the fee changes will take a toll on their physical and mental health, especially since the pandemic has introduced further limitations in job opportunities. The university, however, maintains that it has provided significant aid to international students alongside available government resources. The petition, posted on Change.org, has gained more than 6,000 signatures.
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International Student Experience Revealed By Graduate Union Report
In a new report, international students from the University of Cambridge share their insights and recommendations on the factors, challenges, and issues that influence international students’ experiences in university life. The report highlights how higher tuition, rent prices, and extra visa costs negatively impact students’ mental health and how language barriers, targeted racism, and violence remain a significant feature of international students’ experience on campus, where foreign students account for 42% of the student population. Solving these issues may become critical to the institution's goal of recruiting the best students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
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Australia To Restart Granting Visas To International Students To Lift Struggling University Sector
International students who wish to fulfill their study-abroad dreams in Australia can now heave a sigh of relief, following the announcement of the Australian government to apply major visa changes in a bid to ensure that the country remains a top international study destination. Under the new policy, the government will recommence granting international student visas and allow current students taking their courses online, even outside the country, to remain eligible for a post-study work visa. Journalists and academics alike currently seek confirmation that the policy can be applied to new international students in the future. Many Australian universities depend on this student segment to stay afloat, facing the risk of losing about $16 billion in revenue due to a massive drop-off in enrollment numbers.
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International Students Must Return In 2021 Or Universities Will Struggle, Warns Sector Boss
With travel restrictions still in place, education experts warn that New Zealand must develop strategies to help its universities manage a reduction in international students should borders remain closed in 2021. Following a strategic response to COVID-19, New Zealand has boosted its reputation as a study-abroad destination but has been unable to remove mobility limits due to ongoing outbreaks in other countries. Currently, international students make up New Zealand’s fourth-largest export industry, with the university sector relying on about $4.28 billion in yearly revenues from overseas students.
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International Students Can Study In The U.S. This Fall — If They Can Get Here
International students are having difficulties securing visas as US consulate offices around the world remain closed. Travel restrictions and quarantine policies also hinder students coming from India and China from arriving on campus by August or September. As colleges and universities move classes online, students in their home countries worry about time differences and the lack of opportunities to make new friends. Students are also considering enrolling in programs in their local universities while maintaining their admission status in US universities until they can have the face-to-face experience again.
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Universities And Colleges In Wales To Get £50M Help
The Welsh government finally answers calls from universities and colleges for financial assistance through the Higher Education Investment and Recovery Fund, which is meant to soften the impact of the pandemic to the higher education sector. The £50 million (US$63.5 million) support fund will be shared between higher education institutions and students. It seeks to secure teaching, research, and student services jobs within Welsh academic institutions, which the education minister says will play an important role in the state’s recovery. Domestic and international students in further education institutions will also receive support to fast-track their employment and financial independence.
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International Medical Students Worry About Flying To Canada For Exam
The National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) exam, a requirement for international medical students who plan to apply for residency in Canada, has been scheduled for September 12 and 13. However, due to the pandemic and quarantine protocols, students within and outside the country hesitate to go to the test venue because of the increased risk of exposure to the virus. Over 900 people have signed a petition to move the exam to a future date, turn it into an online test, or cancel it altogether. The Medical Council of Canada says that it will offer students alternative test times and locations should a second wave of infections affect their ability to take the exam.
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International Students ‘Robbed’ Of Superannuation Payments
International students in Australia approach support services for help in following up missing superannuation payments. While most students with temporary visas in Australia were ineligible for federal funding and support during the pandemic, those who had been in the country for over a year were granted early access to their superannuation in two payments of AU$10,000 (US$7,048). The Sydney Community Forum, however, has received reports from students that their superannuations had not been paid, leaving them with little to spare over the pandemic period. Though the Migrant Employment Legal Services aims to help hundreds of international students and migrant workers, studies published in early July find that more than three-quarters of international students were actually earning less than minimum wage.
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No Twin Room At UL As College Confirm Free Accommodation For International Students During Self-isolation
While a tuition reduction will not be considered by the University of Limerick, international students who plan to stay on campus can complete their two-week self-isolation period in student residences for free. Moreover, the university will be removing the twin room option, which would have allowed more students to stay in one room, to ensure students’ health and safety. The payment plan for accommodations have also been revised to reflect the delayed start of the academic year. The twin rooms, first launched by the institution in January, have initially received criticism from students who prefer investments in learning infrastructure and technology to it.
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Chances For Studying Int’l Programmes In Vietnam Promoted
Amid thousands of Vietnamese students facing interrupted study-abroad plans, more than 40 principals and directors of Vietnam's leading higher education institutions take part in a conference promoting their own international education programs to offshore students. The education and training minister has emphasized solutions for creating an international standard environment for learners during the pandemic. VinUni and Cornell University from the US have also signed a cooperation programme, which may lead more Vietnamese students to American borders in the next few years.
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66 Filipino Scholars Are On Their Ways To Countries In The European Union To Pursue Their Academic Goals
The delegation of the European Union (EU) in the Philippines proudly announces that 66 Filipino students have won scholarships under the Erasmus+ Programme. These Filipino scholars will head to various EU universities to pursue MA and PhD diplomas. The Erasmus+ Programme allows students to complete their studies in more than one member state of the EU, giving them the chance to learn from experts of more than one university. According to Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Wiersing of the EU Delegation to the Philippines, the Southeast Asian country has consistently ranked as the country with the most number of Erasmus+ scholars, not just in the region but in the world. The delegation has held a virtual send-off for the scholars in collaboration with Campus Erasmus, a group of Filipino Erasmus+ alumni.
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Featured Institution: Cape Breton University
Located in Canada, the Cape Breton University is recognized as the first energy self-sufficient campus in North America. Once a tiny Nova Scotia School, the university is now a growing center for international education. Home to more than 3,500 international students from 50 different countries, CBU offers students exciting programs in liberal arts, science, health, business, and more. The university also offers courses that focus on innovative economic development, sustainability, and indigenous learning leadership. CBU is committed to helping students adapt a cross-cultural perspective and empowering them to gain the knowledge, leadership, and critical thinking skills they need to succeed in the real world.
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Featured Program: Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation at Hilbert College
This program offers students over 400 classroom hours of hands-on forensic training. In this course, students can expand their knowledge through crime scene photography, the laws and rules of analyzing evidence in laboratory settings, bloodstain pattern analysis, and fingerprint evidence, among many others. Experts with over 25 years of experience in criminal justice equip students with the latest technological and practical knowledge in the evolving field. Hilbert College’s innovative 4+1 BS/MS program enables students to earn a bachelor’s degree in forensic science and crime scene investigation and a master’s degree in criminal justice administration in five years. Located in western New York, the institution is well-known for its innovative programs and modern academic and athletic facilities.
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