Top 12 Trending International Education News
May 6
, 2020
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Next Trump Immigration Target: OPT For International Students
Optional Practical Training (OPT) and similar mechanisms allow international students in the United States to continue working in the country after graduation. With U.S. President Donald Trump imposing more stringent immigration policies following the COVID-19 pandemic, there are plans to apply further restrictions on OPT, specifically for Chinese students, the country’s largest population of foreign students. Concerns against Chinese students stem from a radio interview with a Homeland Security executive claiming that those students should be banned from technical fields because they “go back to China with that knowledge.” Experts say these changes align with the Trump administration’s policy goals since the election.
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Students With Soon-to-Expire Quebec Acceptance Certificates Granted Extension
The Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration has announced the automatic extension of Quebec Acceptance Certificates (CAQ) set to expire between April 30 to December 31 this year. The CAQ is required of those who wish to study in Quebec, Canada, before they can obtain a study permit from immigration authorities. The extension will accommodate international students who now need to extend their stay in Quebec to finish their study program amid interruptions due to the global pandemic. Fees regarding the CAQ extension have, fortunately, been waived.
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‘Let's Get the Campuses Open’: Minister Wants Uni Students Back For Semester Two
Australian federal education minister Dan Tehan wants universities to reopen for domestic and onshore international students at the beginning of the second semester. The decision follows the drop in foreign student numbers by 30%, resulting in a hefty revenue loss in the billions. Higher education officials, along with the Labor party, express the need to prioritize full-fee-paying overseas students to fund essential research to mitigate the COVID-19 crisis. Universities may start to reopen in July 2020 in keeping with guidelines from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee.
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Indian Students Trapped In UK By Coronavirus ‘Actually Starving’
International students from India who are stuck in the United Kingdom due to travel bans continue to struggle in the face of loss of income and food to eat. Many of the students rely on meal donations from charities and student groups, including the Indian National Students’ Association, which has sent out food to more than 3,000 students in the country. Charan Sekhon, chair of the Anglo-Indian charity and coronavirus support group Seva Trust, reports receiving hundreds of queries for food from Indian students from universities in the Cranfield, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire areas. For now, they continue to call on universities for financial support and minimum service standards.
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UK Government Refuses Multi-Billion Pound Bailout For Universities
In the wake of revenue losses from foreign students, the request of UK universities for a full government bailout has been denied after the plea “landed badly” with the Treasury. With universities missing billions in funding without international study programs, research capacity is taking the biggest hit. In place of the bailout, the government will supply $3.2 billion in tuition that would have been collected in the next academic year, plus almost $125 million to fund research. The approved compensation is anticipated to be unable to fully cover the losses.
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University of Arizona Rolls Out Global Campus Focused On International Students
To serve international students who don't have the capacity to fulfill their out-of-country studies, the University of Arizona has launched its first-ever Global Campus. The initiative delivers many of the programs to 130 cities in 34 different countries, and not just online. Through private partnerships, international students can continue or start their studies in any of the 73 partner campuses and 58 student community locations. This project advocates for accessible and affordable world-class education in accordance to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Students Caught In Travel Bans Derail Trudeau Growth Agenda
The halt in travel and visa processing has been hurting the number of international applicants to Canadian universities, threatening the entire nation's growth. With Canadian efforts to increase immigration levels hindered until further notice, enrollment numbers will remain uncertain until September. Between efforts to assist onshore international students and graduates, universities are either pushing off admission confirmations to June while some have stuck with their May deadlines.
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Foreign Student Numbers Down, Immigration Stats Show
In New Zealand, it has only taken six weeks to curb the growing number of foreign students in the country. The population with a valid study visa has dropped by 14.5% on top of expired visas, heavily damaging the $3 billion industry. Official figures reveal that institutions currently have half the number of foreign students they had in 2018. Despite claims to the contrary, university vice-chancellors reassure that New Zealand remains well-regarded as a top study-abroad destination. Presently, they are considering the possibility of reopening to foreign students from a small number of countries.
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Universities Eye More Irish Students To Replace Overseas Losses
The global drop in international student numbers has universities considering recruiting more domestic Irish students to cushion the blow. To secure program slots for Irish students from underrepresented backgrounds, the Irish Universities Association is seeking out a stability fund of almost $250 million. This effort to supplement the anticipated 80% fall in foreign students is a step toward a major marketing campaign to re-empower international education offerings after the pandemic.
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Promoting NZ Universities To The World 'Could Help Save Economy'
Economy experts suggest that further promotion of New Zealand as an international study destination could save the country's education, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Welcoming international students following the country’s initial success in handling the coronavirus pandemic is expected to be beneficial to its global reputation. Students initially planning to take up study in the UK or the US, for instance, can be swayed to New Zealand instead.
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Foreign Exchange Students And Their Host Families Face Uncertainty During Pandemic
The effects of the global pandemic has cut study abroad trips short all over the world, taking the everyday lives of students and their host families for a sharp turn. Meanwhile, some fortunate foreign students are securing meaningful bonds with their host families. For one, Nicoletta Limoncella from Italy has been spending time making bread with her host mother while they stay tuned for updates on cancellations and visa extensions.
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Food Drive Helps Stock Stranded International Students’ Pantries
Thanks to a strong volunteer base, 125 stranded international students from the University of Memphis have access to food supplies through an on-campus food drive. Concerned citizens, domestic students, and university staff members work together to provide fruits, vegetables, rice, flour, and other food ingredients to foreign students with no source of income during the nationwide lockdown. Support from the Malaysian-American community has been strong, branching out to individual social and professional circles for help.
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nstitution: London South Bank University
First named Borough Polytechnic Institute when it was established in 1892, London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public institution set on enriching student lives and local businesses and environments. Given its rich history as an essentials provider back in the Second World War, LSBU remains steadfast in its commitment to improve the local community of Elephant and Castle while providing world-class education to international students. To date, the university has accepted nearly 2,000 international students from over 130 countries, consistently resulting in high employment rates after graduation. LSBU has received awards for its entrepreneurship courses and teaching excellence, all while offering first-class educational facilities and a wide range of scholarships.
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Featured Program: BSc (Hons) Degree in Computing with Games Design and Development, St. Martin's Institute of Higher Education
This Bachelor of Science degree is designed to provide students with a meaningful analytical approach to teach essential skills for designing digital and traditional games. The program imparts knowledge on visual, aural, narrative, and functional design, as well as technology and software implementation. Acquiring this degree can lead to careers in game design creation, analysis, and evaluation. Located in Hamrun, Malta as an affiliate institute of the University of London, St. Martin's Institute of Higher Education offers an extensive portfolio of courses within its Department of Computing.
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