Top 12 Trending International Education News
July 9
, 2020
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One Million Foreign Students Risk Being Frozen Out Of US Colleges. Some Might Never Come Back
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced on Monday, July 6, that international students will have to leave the United States if their universities switch to online-only courses and they take a full course load online. While many students will have to leave the country, others await their institution’s decision over virtual learning, with students nearing the end of their programs particularly hopeful. Students affected by the ruling will only be able to return to the US if their university relaunches in-person classes, which could cause them to miss valuable social and career opportunities. The ICE announcement paints a gloomy picture for students, and experts anticipate its massive impact on the reputation of the US as an international study hub.
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Harvard, MIT, And Northeastern University Are Suing ICE To Block Its Order Forcing International Students To Leave The US If Their Course Is Online-Only
Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have filed a lawsuit against the ICE over the new rule threatening many international students with deportation. In a statement, Northeastern University has expressed support for Harvard and MIT in the lawsuit. The new policy notes that students whose courses no longer had an in-person element due to COVID-19 would lose their permission to be in the country and might get deported. Prior to the lawsuit, President Donald Trump has singled out Harvard and criticized the university for not planning to bring back all its students in the fall as he seeks to fully reopen the US despite spiking coronavirus infections.
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Australia To Allow International University Students To Return Before All State Borders Open
The federal government lifts its condition that prevents international students from returning to Australia while certain individual states keep their borders closed. The government maintains that there needs to be a “ring of containment” in Victoria, where coronavirus cases are rising, and north-west Tasmania. However, international students are allowed to return and universities are ensuring they do so in small groups and follow quarantine protocols. The government is also considering granting work rights to international students who, due to the pandemic, have to remain outside of Australia and continue their studies online.
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13 UK Varsities Could Go Bust If Indian Students Stay Away
UK universities are not expecting around half of the normal quota of international students to enroll this September, a report published by the Institute for Fiscal Studies reveals. According to the report, this drop in international student enrollments can cost British universities anywhere from £1.4 billion ($1.75 billion USD) to £4.3 billion ($5.4 billion USD). This financial loss can potentially cause 13 universities to go bankrupt if there is no bailout. Based on its survey, the National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK finds that of potential international students in India, 64 percent are unsure of whether they should enroll this year.
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Students Are Taking A Gap Year Because Of COVID-19: ‘It Won’t Be A Normal First Year’
As the ongoing pandemic pushes a handful of universities in Canada to move their courses online, more students choose to pause their studies and take a gap year. These students, a majority of whom are white, say that they prefer to use this time to gain work experience or earn money. Students feel that because of the uncertainty during a pandemic and the hesitation to spend their full tuition on online courses, it will be more worthwhile to continue their studies once it’s safe to learn in-person.
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'Australia Welcomes You': Business, Universities Launch China Damage Control Campaign
The Chinese Australian Forum partners with universities and business leaders to launch a campaign to welcome Chinese students and tourists to Australia. The campaign is viewed as damage control for tensions over coronavirus, racism, and geopolitics between China and Australia. China is critical of Australia’s moves to probe into the origins of the coronavirus as well as increased tariffs on barley and beef imports. Less than half of the Chinese students set to study overseas are keen on pursuing studies abroad, with looming concerns from parents that their children will be unsafe and face discrimination in the US and Australia.
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Number Of International Students In Ireland Expected To Exceed 170,000 In 2020
A report from Ireland's Department of Education and Skills shows that a number of international students in the country is expected to reach 175,000 in 2020. An average of 44,000 will be set to go to higher education institutions, which would mark a 33 percent increase from the academic year 2014-15 level. A flight for Queen's University Belfast has already been chartered to bring in students from Beijing for the September intake, signifying their anticipation for more students from China and India following its success.
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Immigration Officers Face Furloughs As Visa Applications Plunge
Nearly 70 percent of U.S. immigration workers, amounting to 13,400 employees, are facing layoffs with revenue from immigration processing fees dropping to an all-time low due to pandemic-related travel restrictions and President Trump's anti-immigration policies. This comes after the administration's refusal to provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services an emergency fund of $1.2 billion to cope with the losses. The immigration process in the country is set to become even more stringent in the coming months, potentially turning away international students who plan to seek permanent residence in the territory after graduation.
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Germany Could Benefit As Foreign Students Ditch US, UK
With international students virtually forced out of the US and the UK due to travel and visa restrictions, states in the European Union such as Germany expect more to enter their universities. Unlike the current popular study-abroad destinations, most German states do not charge tuition as most higher education institutions are completely publicly funded, which allows them to face less budgetary consequences. While institutions across the globe are cutting down on staff members, German universities are investing in creating virtual courses and seeking more teachers to deliver smaller, high-focus online classes.
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Why Students Are Taking A Rain-Check On Post COVID-19 Study Abroad Dreams
Many international students from India are still unsure of their study-abroad plans, following limited opportunities for them overseas. At the beginning of the pandemic, a survey published that only 43 percent are not likely to cancel or delay their international study plans. While 78% expect tuition discounts, they are likely open to starting their programs online if the arrangement is temporary. Among the factors stalling the students are the limited opportunities for part-time employment and the downturn in the return of investment in entering non-STEM programs.
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UAE's Artificial Intelligence University To Receive First Students
Mohamed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence in the UAE is set to welcome its first local and international students in September. The students will be entering masters of science and doctorate programs in core AI areas of study such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. The students will be provided with full scholarships, salary, medical insurance, and accommodations to enable them to compete with top AI programs and provide solutions for state-of-the-art technologies around the world. Related programs are expected to become increasingly more popular with the need for rapid technology innovation during global crises, with the contribution of AI in the world's economy expected to rise 14 percent in 2030.
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American International University Bangladesh Enables Virtual Classrooms For 13,000 Students With Microsoft
American International University Bangladesh, a leading private university in the country, is delivering virtual learning for 13,000 students with Microsoft 365 Education. The features within the package includes video meetings, online versions of Microsoft processing applications, compliance tools, and information protection. The university wishes to use Microsoft 365 to build a comprehensive and efficient online education system. Similar remote learning tools are set to be the key to sustainable education that helps both students and faculty deliver online classes with the same learning outcomes as in person.
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Featured Institution: Lakeland College
Located in Alberta, Canada, Lakeland College strives for excellence while catering to students in the rural area of Vermillion. Lakeland began as an agricultural and vocational school in 1913 and has now evolved into a multidisciplinary college that offers a variety of programs on environmental sciences to interior design. With a wide selection of courses to choose from and highly qualified instructors and lecturers to guide students, Lakeland College aims to produce graduates who are responsive to the needs of industries and their community. With two campuses, one in Vermillion and the other in Lloydminster, Lakeland has the modern facilities and updated equipment needed to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The Lloydminster campus features a state-of-the-art computer lab, a high-tech demonstration site for nursing students, and a well-equipped Energy Centre for heavy oil and power engineering training.
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Featured Program: Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance at Yukon University
Yukon University partnered with Yukon First Nations to found the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Indigenous Governance. In this course, students will gain the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to govern and influence real change in the political scene, especially in Northern Canada. The program is centered on indigenous perspectives to tackle northern and western issues that affect the community. The course invites students to learn from past legislation and policies and see how these insights can help shape the future. The program equips graduates to be competent and innovative government workers while remaining steadfast in upholding northern traditions and values. Students of this program will submit a capstone project that integrates political theory with practical methods. Graduates can explore a career in governance that takes into account indigenous worldviews for inclusive and diverse policies.
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