Top 12 Trending International Education News
April 8, 2021
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Research: More International Students, More U.S. Student STEM Degrees
New research shows concerns that international students take spots from U.S. students are unfounded. A study from the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) found that having more international students in US universities leads to more American students acquiring STEM bachelor degrees. The findings contradict fears that international students are taking college slots away from Americans. The study suggests this is due to the perceived likelihood that colleges with more international students devote more resources to STEM areas, making them more attractive to American students.
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Canadian Govt Must Support Int’l Students Affected By Pandemic as They Play Vital Role in Country’s Economy, Report Suggests
A new study revealed that the government of Canada should undertake the necessary steps to support international students who have been affected by COVID-19. Since the pandemic began, foreign students across Canada have experienced many struggles relating to visa issuance delays, stress, and financial instability. Some 26 percent of international students pointed out they have lost their main source of income, while 34 percent said it was difficult to afford payments of rent and utilities. International students play a vital role in the Canadian economy as they fill the gaps in the country’s labor market, as many remain in the country after graduation.
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UK Faces Difficult Path as it Resumes Courtship with India
The United Kingdom and India’s relationship post-Brexit is complex. Among the sectors affected was international education although some developments in policies have alleviated some roadblocks in keeping this sector afloat. In this news feature, it is explained how international students remain to be integral in UK’s soft powers and why it remains generally important to keep repairing the relationship between UK and India amid the challenges.
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Students are Starving in France; Chefs are Trying to Help
Non-profits and private sector chefs have been trying to help students who have become collateral damage in the pandemic-induced economic crisis. The economic downfall that the pandemic has caused, coupled with the limited support of the French government and some universities,is pushing students to dire situations. This has led some non-profit communities to step up and respond to the needs of students that were pushed to impoverished situations. One initiative is the creation of food distribution points that are exclusive to students.
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NSW Considers Separate COVID Quarantine Program for International Students
More than a year into the pandemic, Australian border restrictions are slowly easing up. As international students return, the New South Wales government has been considering an alternative hotel quarantine program. The international education industry has been vital to NSW’s economy as the industry’s worth is AUD14.6 billion. Any proposal for a separate quarantine program must first be approved by the federal government.
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Concern NZ’s International Education Sector Faces 'Total Collapse' as Students Look Elsewhere While Borders Shut
New Zealand schools remain in a dire situation as border restrictions keep international students from entering the country. The executive director of Schools International Education Business Association John van der Zwan said the number of students dropped to 5,000 from 22,000 when the pandemic hit. Due to low enrollment numbers, schools and universities have been cutting down on roles and, if the border restrictions persist, might let go of more staff as foreign students will look elsewhere to achieve study-abroad aspirations.
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Biden to Let Trump’s H-1B Visa Ban Expire in Win for Tech
US President Joe Biden has allowed a 2020 ban on H-1B skilled workers and other temporary visa holders to expire on March 31. Last year, some visas issued to foreign workers were suspended by the former administration supposedly to protect US workers amid high unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The said moratorium has affected various categories of foreign guest workers, including those holding H-2B and J-1 visas, but most attention was directed at H-1B workers mainly hired by US technology and professional services companies.
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Canada Smashes Record as it Eyes 401,000 Immigration Goal
Canada issued invitations to 44,124 immigration candidates in the first quarter of 2021. This is by far the most it has issued in a quarter since Express Entry started in 2015. Express Entry is the primary way for economic class immigrants to immigrate to the country and Canada has been holding Express Entry draws throughout the COVID-19 pandemic despite travel restrictions. Following the February Express Entry draw, IRCC stated it looks forward to welcoming candidates currently overseas into Canada once the pandemic is over.
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India Inc in China Concerned Over China’s COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Indian businesses and industries in China have expressed concern over the continuing COVID-19-related visa and travel restrictions being implemented in Beijing. Travel between India and China has been stopped since Beijing imposed travel restrictions in November last year and suspended the visas and resident permits held by Indian citizens. These restrictions have left over 23,000 Indian students and hundreds of Indian businessmen, employees, and their families stranded in India. China has not yet indicated when it plans to permit travel despite numerous representations from the Indian Embassy and the students, who mostly study medicine in Chinese universities.
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Year On, Medical Students of Chinese Universities Yet to Resume Physical Classes
According to policy, all medical students in China who have finished their final year need to immediately complete a 52-week physical internship in assigned hospitals before they are awarded their MBBS degree. However, MBBS students from India cannot comply with this requirement as the Chinese government maintains a travel ban and visa suspension for all international students to this date. Due to frustration, many of them have now started support groups on social networking sites to reach out to other international students facing the same problem. While there is no clear answer to this predicament yet, officials from the Indian embassy are encouraging students to stay in touch with their respective universities for updates.
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Taiwan Allows Entry of More International Students
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced that more categories of international students will be allowed to enter effective immediately, three months after an entry ban was introduced due to COVID-19 concerns. Beginning April 8, 2021, students who are recipients of two types of Mandarin learning scholarships offered by the MOE will be allowed entry. Also, entry will be granted to students under bilateral cooperation programs or for special diplomatic reasons. Students are only allowed to enter Taiwan through Taoyuan International Airport and will have to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test result issued within three days of their flight. Upon arrival, they will have to stay at either a hotel or government center during the 14-day quarantine period.
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NZ-Based Burmese Students Fearful of Return to Myanmar as Political Unrest Intensifies
Burmese students based in New Zealand who are due to go back to Myanmar this year are watching the political conflict unfold in their homeland closely. They have fears that if the situation does not subside, they will be arrested on their return. Tensions have been rising since the military overthrew the country's democratically elected government in February this year. Some students have managed to get an extension on their visa due dates but still have fears that if the conflict doesn’t resolve when it is time to return home, they will have to seek asylum in New Zealand.
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Featured Institution: Yukon University
The only university based in Northern Canada, Yukon University offers over 50 programs, ranging from apprenticeships to diplomas to degrees. The University has seven academic and career schools focused on the following subject areas: health, education, and human services; liberal arts; management, tourism, and hospitality; science; trades, technology, and mining; and continuing education and training.
With 13 campuses throughout the beautiful and historic Yukon, the university serves the education and training needs of the territory. Working closely with businesses and industries, Yukon University develops programs that are suitably designed to address labor force needs. This means that students will gain accreditation that helps them compete in the 21st-century workforce.
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Featured Program: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Hartwick College’s business administration program provides a solid foundation in finance, marketing, organizational behavior, accounting, information systems, and business analytics. It also stresses mastery of the essential teamwork and presentation skills needed in the workplace. Beyond the core subjects, business electives as well as access to non-business courses across the campus open to opportunities for an internship, fellowship, or study-abroad programs.
Hartwick business majors get a deep hands-on understanding of how global business functions through a virtual corporation with international manufacturing plants and customers, competing against student teams from across the world, and regularly earning top honors for company performance. Recent Hartwick business administration graduates have found employment in many prestigious companies and organizations, and study at some of the finest graduate schools in the US.
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