Top 12 Trending International Education News
May 14
, 2020
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Shutting Chinese Out Of US Universities Could Hurt America More Than China
With the United States government soon launching student visa restriction, particularly against the Chinese, experts are studying the oncoming financial consequences. Chinese students make up 34% of 1.09 million international students in the United States, translating to revenue losses that could be well past $15 billion. Meanwhile, academics and foreign policy experts believe that it could lead to schools closing down. Regardless, an overwhelming majority of Chinese parents are less in favor of sending their children to America due to the unpredictable policy and added requirements, which started to be implemented last year.
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Government Extends CERB To International Students And Foreign Workers
In a move that potentially cost $5.7 billion, the Canadian government has decided to extend Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to international students and temporary foreign workers. With CERB, eligible individuals from that sector may receive monthly financial assistance for four months. Some segments, however, have outwardly expressed their disappointment over Canadian tax money being used to subsidize living costs for non-citizens. Canada is home to approximately 500,000 international students and a similar number of temporary foreign workers, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada statistics.
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114 Stranded Bangladeshis Return Home From UK
Thanks to the Bangladesh COVID-19 Emergency Repatriation Committee, 114 Bangledeshi students have been able to return home from the UK despite travel bans. Having been issued certificates of health by the High Commission, the students have been allowed to undergo quarantine in their own homes. High Commissioner to the UK Saida Muna Tasneem says they are grateful to reunite the students with their families before the end of Ramadan.
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Hundreds To Stay In N.S. University Residences This Summer Due To COVID-19
In an effort to avoid program disruptions, hundreds of international students plan to stay in university residences across Nova Scotia for the summer. Despite having no work available for them, the students fear they will be unable to return to Nova Scotia for the next semester if they leave for the summer break. For now, some universities are allowing students to pay their summer residence fees without interest, while others are setting up emergency relief funds and donations.
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Research Jobs Set To Go As Coronavirus Takes Hold Throughout Australian Universities
In Australia, the consequences of having significantly fewer international students in universities have started to affect the company's research capacity. The impact comes from two aspects: insufficient revenue through fully paid tuition fees and the lack of international PhD students to conduct research. To make matters worse, none of Australia's universities are ineligible for the wage subsidy under the Federal Government's JobKeeper package, which helps institutions retain employees during the health crisis.
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Victoria University Plans To Bring Back International Students
Victoria University in Wellington is set to forward a proposal to the New Zealand government in hopes of welcoming international students before national travel restrictions are lifted. The possibility of approval lies in whether or not universities can implement a strictly supervised two-week quarantine arrangement for arriving students, complete with daily health checks. So far, the proposing university has suggested using out-of-use hotels and similar facilities for the quarantine measure.
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Former Irish J1-ers And International Students Receive US COVID-19 Funds In Error
In a potentially catastrophic tax error, Irish citizens who had J1 visa to study or work in the United States in 2018-19 have wrongly received emergency funds under the US Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (US CARES). This stimulus package amount of $1,200 has shown up in some former Irish J1 visa holders’ American bank accounts, and it is currently unclear how many of the 14,000 previous visa holders have been affected by the error. A tax specialist says this is due to a common filing mistake, and that accepting the funds could affect future visa applications to America.
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Cotton, Cruz, Grassley, Hawley Urge H2B Visa Restriction, But Not H2A
Last week, four Republican senators wrote to US President Donald Trump in support of proposals to suspend H-1B and H-2B visas, which welcome non-immigrant workers in certain industries. The letter was in response to the need to let American high school graduates and college students get full and first access to the post-pandemic job market. According to the senators, recent college graduates in the business, technology, or STEM fields should not have to compete with workers brought in under the H-1B program or foreign graduates who are allowed to stay in the country for one to three years of additional training. As of today, H-2A visas for farm workers have been exempt from shifting immigration policies.
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Universities Plan To Carry On Teaching Online Until February 2021
While some institutions are fighting to get international students back within borders, Dutch universities have resigned to holding classroom instruction online until February 2021. Some institutions like Leiden University are also considering moving classes permanently online. While 41% of Dutch students express optimism over online classes, international students are hesitant to pay full tuition without access to classroom teachers, research environments, and university infrastructure, with the new development affecting their immigration plans.
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Greece Could Become The New Destination For Studies
Following its exemplary handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say that Greece could be the next prime international education destination. Among the advantages for foreign higher education students are the Mediterranean climate, low cost of living, and high-level curricula. In this interview, Dr. Christos Michalakelis, Study in Greece Organisation president and co-founder, maps out plans to globally market Greek education and its vast career connections and opportunities.
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Indian Students Stuck Offshore And Running Out Of Visas Seek Exemption From Australia's Travel Ban
Indian international students stranded offshore grow restless over their inability to return to Australia and complete their work placement program, effectively putting their career and immigration plans on the line. Meanwhile, others are concerned over their expired student visas that were supposed to be renewed before the upcoming intake. While Australia's international student population of 400,000 continues to wait for news of travel exemptions and visa extensions, many are losing hope for their future in Australia.
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How International Students In Dubai Are Coping Away From Home
Through health concerns and study demands, a number of international students have decided to stay in the United Arab Emirates throughout the pandemic. As they all face a period of making difficult decisions, the students remaining in residence halls have bonded together to stave off the mental and emotional hardships of being away from home. Many of them continue to prioritize the completion of their program, while others find opportunities to build independence.
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Featured Institution: Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Established in January 1997, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is one of the leading research universities in Malaysia and the only one in the country to rank in Top 100 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE) Asian University Rankings. Boasting world-class facilities and expertise, UTP has established six research institutes and 15 centers of excellence and received $90 million in research grants. Through its International Students Unit, UTP provides a promising study abroad experience complete with visa and student pass assistance, intercultural exposure activities, and insurance support for medical purposes. Students can choose from a wide variety of engineering, science, and technology undergraduate and postgraduate programs while enjoying the self-sustainable ecosystem within campus.
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Featured Program: Food & Beverage Management Professional Degree, HRC Culinary Academy
This professional degree promises to produce top-notch executives in the food and beverage industry through two semesters of on-campus study in Sofia, Bulgaria, and a 12-month paid internship in the United States. At HRC Culinary Academy, students can gain insight and experience in managerial creativity by working on industry-specific projects that encourage hands-on application on skills and real-life group dynamics. This degree is recognized by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education, and it is associated with a vast network of hospitality establishments across the world.
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