Top 12 Trending International Education News
October 21, 2021
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Things are looking up. This is the general notion as we see host countries starting to pick up the pieces of an international education scene severely damaged by the pandemic. We now see quarantine requirements being lifted, reopening dates being set, enrollment figures inching back to pre-pandemic levels, and many other positive developments.
While there are still kinks that need to be ironed out, things are generally looking better for international education. Let’s just hope that this holds.
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The United States Has a Reopening Date. Here’s What Travelers Need To Know
Foreign nationals headed to the United States have gained more clarity on their travel plans as the US government announced November 8th as the official start of a wide reopening of its borders to fully vaccinated travelers. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that all Food and Drug Administration-approved and authorized vaccines, including those on the Emergency Use Listing, will be recognized. Fully vaccinated individuals are those who received a jab two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine.
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International Students Crown Canada Top Post-Secondary Destination
IDP Connect’s “New Horizons” study reveals that 69 percent of international students rate Canada as their most considered study destination and 39 percent rate it as their first choice for post-secondary studies. The study surveyed 3,650 students from 55 countries in August and September 2021. The main motivation for choosing a study destination was future career opportunities while financial capability was the main factor in choosing an institution. Those that favored Canada did so because of the ability to be working students, affordable tuition fees, and reasonable costs of living. Only 17 percent favored the US and UK as study destinations, followed by Australia at 16 percent.
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COVID in Scotland: Foreign Students Stay Away As Housing Crisis Hits Home
International students opt to stay at home rather than travel to the University of Glasgow due to the current accommodation crisis in Scotland. The university initially guaranteed accommodation for all first year and foreign students. However, the university sent out an email “strongly advising” the students not to come to Glasgow unless they have a place to live.
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As Travel Curbs Ease, Students Flock to Learn Foreign Tongues
A significant number of students are seen in centers that teach foreign languages as governments have started relaxing international travel restrictions. An estimate of 50 to 60 students take German classes every month at the Indian Institute of Foreign Languages (IIFL) according to the IIFL’s counsellor Swathi G. He said students prioritize taking German classes as Germany is student-friendly and provides free education.
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New South Wales Removes Quarantine From November, International Students Not Allowed to Enter Yet
While the country with the strictest border control is now easing restrictions, international students are still not allowed to enter New South Wales, Australia. According to Australia’s federal government, they are allowing Australian citizens, residents, and their family members who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter New South Wales from November. Aside from international students, skilled migrants and business travelers are still not allowed to travel to Australia.
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PhD Students Excluded From ‘Unfair and Short-Sighted’ Residence Visa Policy
New Zealand’s one-off 2021 Resident visa scheme, estimated to provide around 165,000 people with a pathway to permanent residency, currently excludes postgraduate students and PhD holders in the eligibility criteria. Disappointed students call this “unfair and short-sighted” as the country needs highly skilled immigrants. Most PhD holders are considered staff and not students. Those excluded from the fast-track program may apply for residency via other pathways. A petition from affected students to expand the criteria in the country’s eight universities is currently gathering speed.
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How Do Americans View International Students?
A recent survey by an education policy group showed that some Americans are somewhat concerned about the surge in Chinese students coming to the United States to study. The American Council on Education found that among 1,000 Americans surveyed, 43 percent said that they think international students take away places from American students. Meanwhile, about 40 percent said that they think “some international students are sent by their country to try and steal valuable U.S. intellectual property.”
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International Student Enrolment Rebounding on North Shore
Schools in Vancouver’s North Shore area report a slow rebound of their international student numbers for 2021. While the revenues coming in from that sector is not up to 2019 standards, they are considerably more than 2020. However, the economic loss to the area is still significant. West Vancouver School District Director of International Education Michael Frankowski notes a shift in the student mix with significant declines in the number of students from China, Korea, and Brazil made up by the increase in students from Europe, Thailand, and Mexico.
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Students Prep To Fly Abroad for Higher Studies
Several Indian students have already started in their dream universities in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Ireland, with the US continuing to be a top destination for higher education for many. Those who were admitted for the fall intake have already landed in the US universities and many are preparing to fly for the spring intake. Although several foreign universities are ensuring their on-campus students will be vaccinated against the coronavirus, outbound Indian students are taking no chances and are getting vaccinated.
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Why Do Chinese Students Want To Study in the UK?
The number of Chinese students now studying at UK universities has now reached a record high. According to some international education experts, the key reason why the UK is so attractive to Chinese students is the economic cost of studying in the UK in comparison with the United States. The combined cost of tuition and living expenses is relatively lower in the UK. Also, safety concerns are lower due to the effective measures in the prevention of COVID-19 compared with other major destinations for international education.
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Foreign Students are Struggling To Pay for UK Universities
International students arriving in the UK to study are struggling to cope with increased costs. Though international students have always been expected to pay significantly higher fees than local students, many have found that the new financial strain is too much. With the UK government’s traffic light travel system aimed at regulating arrivals to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, flights are rare and expensive, particularly from red list countries. Foreign students are expected to cover the costs of PCR tests and quarantine hotel bookings without any aid as they are not eligible for student loans.
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Turkey's Maarif Schools Educate Over 17,000 Students in Africa
Over 17,500 students have received education at Turkey's Maarif Foundation schools in 25 African countries. The public foundation has significantly increased its number of educational institutions in Africa in the last five years, from 18 in 2016 to 175 now. It also operates 18 dormitories in the continent to meet the accommodation needs of the students. According to the foundation, it has 45,000 students in 378 schools, one university, and 14 education centers in 47 countries around the world.
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Q&A with Arlene Griffiths, Lifetime Impact Award Winner in Intl Ed |
The 2021 PIEoneer Awards night held last September in London recognized Arlene Griffiths with the Lifetime Impact Award. On the day of the awards ceremony in London, Arlene was caring for her 92-year-old father and dealing with her own health battle.
Arlene, a member of the MSM International Advisory Board, has previously held leadership roles at Cardiff University, IDP Education, and the British Council. Arlene also had a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry before moving to the international education sector. She says that she has seen massive changes in the way universities manage international education recruitment through the years. The pandemic has also forced universities to acknowledge the importance of commercial aspects of education as well as the environmental benefits of virtual recruitment.
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Featured Institution: Parkland College
Located in Saskatchewan, Canada, Parkland College offers one of the most extensive off-campus university programs in the area. Students here get to explore opportunities in agriculture, kinesiology, police studies, and more. The college aims to be the province’s leading provider of high-quality, learner-centric education and training. It is also home to a growing international student body, with students from countries such as Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Fiji, Jamaica, India, Mauritius, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Ukraine, and Vietnam. International students get to enjoy benefits like on-site support services, direct entry into Saskatchewan Polytechnic or Conestoga programs, and hospitality and employment opportunities.
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Featured Program: Bachelor in Business Administration
Acadia University’s Business Administration program offers both a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals and the opportunity to pursue students’ choice of specialization. Acadia’s small class sizes ensure that students receive personal attention. Students of this program are promised that upon finishing the degree, they will enter the working world with an entrepreneurial attitude, exceptional experience in group environments, and the ability to lead change. Moreover, a myriad of career choices awaits Acadia business graduates in the fields of accounting, business technology management, employment relations, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, and marketing. Founded in 1838, Acadia University is one of the oldest and most respected liberal arts universities in Canada.
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Relevance and Value of Universities to Future Society
October 26 to 29, 2021, Dublin, Ireland
November 15 to 19, 2021 (Online)
September 28 to October 1, 2021, in Gothenburg, Sweden
November 25 to 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan (Online)
December 1 to 3, 2021 in New Zealand
December 8 to 12, 2021 in Miami, Florida
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March 27 to 31, 2022 in Vancouver, Canada
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