Top 12 Trending International Education News
Jan 07, 2021
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Education Agents Are Positive About Online Recruitment But Caution Remains: New MSM Report |
Over 60% of education agents are highly optimistic about online recruitment in the next 12 months – but with a level of caution, according to the findings of MSM’s latest survey report “Online Recruitment: Agent Toolkit, Challenges and Gaps to Fill.” MSM surveyed 775 education agents from across the globe on their insights on their current online recruitment activities and what they face in the age of limited mobility. Beyond the need to navigate challenges in promoting institutions and providing student services at par with pre-pandemic levels, 84% worry over student entry restrictions due to COVID-19, 52.8% over financial difficulties due to unemployment, and 50.7% with the movement to online learning. Download the report now.
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For Some Students in Need, Campus is a Safe--But Lonely--Place to Live During the Pandemic
International students in some US universities who were unable to go home for the winter break have found a safe haven in their dormitories despite the loneliness. These students have access to facilities for their online classes, and many will receive financial aid to help them through the exigencies of the pandemic situation.
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Different Quarantine Rules for International Students Discriminatory, Dalhousie Student Says
Dalhousie, Saint Mary’s University, and Cape Breton University require international students traveling back to Canada to pay for quarantine accommodations. Domestic students coming in from outside Canada will not have the same requirements. Some students allege that this is racial discrimination.
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Britain Mourns a Cherished Education Exchange Program Ended by Brexit
UK students are mourning the announcement of Prime Minister Boris Johnson that Britain would withdraw from the EU-wide Erasmus program. Over the past decades, half of the students who study abroad from Britain do so through Erasmus. To calm the dismayed education sector, the UK has vowed to replace the EU-wide Erasmus program with a national version called the Turing scheme that would allow students to go to the best universities in the world. Starting in September 2021, it will provide funding for around 35,000 students to study abroad, at an annual cost of £100 million (about $135m).
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Brexit ‘Not Something to Celebrate,’ Ireland’s Foreign Minister Says as UK Completes EU Exit
Ireland’s foreign minister Simon Coveney has said that Brexit is not something to celebrate. Coveney has pronounced that Ireland will try to build a strong and positive new relationship with the UK following its formal transition out of the EU. The UK’s withdrawal from the EU will inevitably mean a lot of expensive and burdensome additional paperwork for goods moving between Britain and Ireland. He insisted there would be no more checks on movements between Northern Ireland and the Republic as a result of Brexit, among other things.
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Australian Visas: Here’s What’s Changing in January 2021 and Impact on International Students and Skilled Migrants
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has fast-tracked changes to the immigration and student visa policies in Australia. These include prioritization of skilled worker and family visa programs, new English language requirements for permanent visas, and reduced business visa streams. Foreign graduates of regional educational institutions with a Temporary Graduate visa can apply for a second one, although international students can have their visas canceled for biosecurity contraventions.
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International Students Shelve Summer Trips Home and Get Down to Work
Uncertainty over border regulations has encouraged international students in New Zealand to stay put instead of going home during the holiday break. It is not clear when the borders will again be open to foreigners, so many students have decided to wait and see what will go down, keeping a close eye on vaccine rollouts.
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The Outlook On H-1B Visas And International Students In 2021
Public policy and immigration experts warn of the negative impact of continuing many of the existing and proposed restrictions on, among other things, the granting of H-1B visas. H1-B visas allow foreign graduates of higher education institutions to work in the US. International enrollment in the US dropped by 72% in the fall 2020 term, which indicates the need for the Biden administration to adopt policies to reverse that trend for fall 2021.
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N.S. International Students Face Steep Hotel Bills for Quarantine
Many Nova Scotia schools are requiring international students to quarantine in a school-approved hotel instead of their own homes. This regulation, specific to international students and not domestic enrolees, addresses the province’s oversight responsibilities towards the former although the implementation is still up to the school.
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CBSE Board Exam Schedule May Delay University Calendar, Hit Study Abroad Options
The delay in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board exams by nearly three months will likely impact the study-abroad options of Indian students. CBSE has announced that Class 10th and 12th board examinations will be held from May 4 to June 10 and results will be declared by July 15. This was done to make up for the suspension of classes in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and alter the 2021 academic calendar. This will also affect the plans of the students who aspire to study abroad as admissions in several key countries happen early in the year.
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Taiwan Suspends Entry of International Students
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has issued a directive for Taiwan schools to stop accepting entry permit applications by international students for at least one month. The suspension applies to all foreign students, including those from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, as well as recipients of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Taiwan Scholarship. The decision was made after the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has announced more stringent border and quarantine restrictions in response to a new variant of COVID-19 that was first detected in the United Kingdom.
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Just 4% Drop in Indian Students in US Univs, Pandemic Delayed Plans
A survey reveals that the United States continues to be Indian students’ top academic destination of choice. Last year has recorded a slight decline of four percent in the number of Indian students applying to US schools but experts say that this only due to the pandemic and visa restrictions. Many of the students are only deferring their enrollment due to the adversities brought by the health crisis and not abandoning their study plans. Some Indian students were even fortunate in 2020 and were able to attend in-person classes in the US.
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Uncertainty for Chinese Students in the United States
Chinese students in US schools have been caught in the middle of the deteriorating relationship between the United States and China. The anti-China rhetoric of US President Donald Trump has created social distrust, leading to an unfriendly political and social environment for Chinese students in the United States. In fact, some university presidents and scholars of China Studies have spoken out about the Trump administration’s policies. In a recent open letter to the incoming Biden administration, they have requested President-elect Joe Biden to end Trump’s adverse policies involving international students, including the travel ban against Muslim students and the unfair treatment of Chinese students and scholars.
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Featured Institution: University of Northern British Columbia
The University of Northern British Columbia likes to style itself as “one of Canada’s best small universities.” Situated in the beautiful northern British Columbia landscape, it is one of the province's research-intensive universities. The university offers courses in cultural studies, economy, environmental and other sciences, and health for both undergraduate and graduate students.
The main campus is in Prince George, with regional campuses in Fort St. John, Terrace, and Quesnel. UNBC also has satellite locations across British Columbia for teaching, conducting research, and engaging in fieldwork.
UNBC has been named in 2017 as among the top 5% worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and a Top 5 university in Canada for 15 years according to Maclean’s magazine. It adopted the trademark “Canada’s Green University” as a sign of its commitment to environmental sustainability in education.
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Featured Program: Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development
Offered by the Great Plains College, Masters of Business Administration in Community Economic Development is a professional program for learners who aspire to play leadership roles in the public sector, third sector organizations, and community-focused businesses. This specialized 22-month program allows working individuals to earn an innovative MBA as it is offered on a part-time basis. Areas of specialization include strategic leadership, First Nations’ economic development, and public policy. Graduates of this course will be equipped with knowledge and skills to make a difference in leading organizations in the global community and economy. Great Plains College is focused on meeting the needs of learners, employers, and communities across its locations in western Saskatchewan. The college offers several post-secondary certificate, diploma, and degree programs as well as university courses in Skills and Safety Training, Adult Basic Education, and English language.
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