Top 12 Trending International Education News
June 10, 2021
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50% Drop in International Students Attending Intensive English Programs in US, Report Finds
According to the annual Open Doors report of the Institute of International Education (IIE), the number of international students in intensive English language programs in the US has dropped from about 75,000 in 2019 to 37,000 in 2020. This includes students participating in US-based intensive English language programs remotely from their home countries. Notable declines in new enrolments in 2020 have also been observed in English UK member schools at 83.6%, Languages Canada at 56%, and English Australia at 43.3%.
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Indian Students are Paying $4,000 for One-Way Ticket to Land in Canada
Despite the travel restrictions done to hamper the spread of the New Delta Variant of the COVID-19 virus, an influx of international flights from India persist. Reportedly, some students even pay up to $4,000 to land in Canada via different transit points. Sources in the travel industry say that people are skirting a ban on direct flights from India by using international airports in Muscat, Mexico City, Addis Ababa, and Belgrade.
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In the UK, Foreign Students Stifled by the Epidemic
Foreign students in the UK are stifled by the global health crisis. This has led the Newham Community Project Association to distribute food packs three nights a week. International students are pushed to dire situations due to soaring college fees, rent, and a pandemic-induced economic downturn that made job opportunities scarce. While the UK is a popular destination for global learners, it is also among the countries that have been badly hit by the economic repercussions of the pandemic.
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Students Look Elsewhere as Brexit Makes the UK Too Expensive
With European Union students facing higher fees in studying in the United Kingdom, EU applications in UK universities have fallen by 40%. Those starting their degrees in 2021 will be expected to pay international fees that can soar to up to 38,000 UK pounds. The UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service reports that the sharpest decline in applications to British universities for 2021 has been from EU countries.
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Casual Workers, Foreign Students Struggle Through Another Lockdown
A fourth lockdown imposed by the Australian federal government has international students and casual workers in Victoria struggling to make ends meet. The Victoria government, charities, federal labor, and unions are exerting pressure on the federal government to provide more financial support for foreign students unable to work because of the lockdown. Relief and charity organizations reported as much as 50% higher demand when the fourth lockdown was announced. Many international students have lined up for relief goods for the first time this week since the pandemic hit.
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New Zealand Universities Slide in Global Ranking, University of Auckland Makes Top 100
The latest survey conducted by QS World Rankings shows that three of eight universities in New Zealand dropped in the ranking of the world's universities. The University of Auckland slipped in the ranking, but still made it to the top 100 at number 85. Many other top universities suffered a drop, including Stanford University. The changes in ranking is due mostly to renewed efforts by many higher education institutions to attract international students. Bucking the trend was Lincoln University which rose in the ranks by 15 places, as well as two other universities but to a lesser degree.
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Vaccine Requirements at US Universities Present New Hurdles for International Students
International students destined for the US face the prospect of having another round of vaccine shots even if they have been fully vaccinated. Many US higher education institutions (HEIs) require shots using vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, students from India and Russia have received locally-produced vaccines that are not WHO-approved. This is worrying for students as studies on the safety of receiving two different vaccines in succession are not yet available.
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Quebec Announces Tighter Rules for Unsubsidized Private Colleges
The government of Quebec wants to impose stricter rules for unsubsidized private colleges and to address the sudden surge in international students who were promised immigration to Canada. Higher Education Minister Danielle McCann explains that there are “shortcomings” as revealed by an administrative investigation. She further states that the plan consists of short-, medium-, and long-term measures to tighten the rules that aim to ensure the integrity of these private colleges as well as protect international students.
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94% Indian Students Say They are More Eager to Study Abroad in 2021 Than in 2020: Study
A new study found that 94% of Indian students are more eager to study abroad this year. It further revealed that 75% of students chose the UK as their preferred study destination. It also emerged in the report that better healthcare infrastructure is one of the primary considerations of these students in choosing where to study and in considering opportunities abroad. Of the students who opted for the UK as their preferred study destination, around 60% believe that the UK's plan to vaccinate all international students will benefit incoming students.
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Japan to Prioritize Students Heading Abroad for COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Japanese government will prioritize students planning to attend universities abroad in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The initiative comes after some US schools have adopted requirements for students to be inoculated before they are allowed to participate in in-person classes. Students heading to such universities will become eligible after June 21, when Japan expands its vaccine rollout to workplaces and campuses. Only students enrolling in courses for a degree will be eligible, with those in short-term programs excluded.
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China’s Cautious New Graduates Flock to State-Backed Jobs
Many mainland Chinese students have put their study abroad plans on hold due to the pandemic and geopolitical tensions. According to them, travel and visa restrictions are greater challenges for going abroad than rejection by schools. Meanwhile, many international students remained interested in China. For foreign students able to enter and stay in China, many remain excited about local growth. Despite lower compensation than options in the US or Europe, many students plan to stay in China to work.
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Pakistanis Studying in China Await Approval to Return
Thousands of Pakistani students studying in China have been unable to return to the country to resume their studies. Most of the students had to return to Pakistan in early 2020 and are now desperate to go back to China to finish their studies. They have requested both Pakistani and Chinese authorities for an exact timeframe for their return, but the two governments have not given any firm answers.
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Featured Institution: Lincoln University
Founded in 1878, Lincoln University is one of eight public universities in New Zealand. It is located outside the city of Christchurch in Lincoln, Canterbury, and is considered the oldest agricultural teaching institution in the Southern Hemisphere. Lincoln University is the smallest university in New Zealand in terms of enrolment.
Its mission is to facilitate excellent research and education to achieve a greater understanding of the relationships between land, food, and ecosystems. It is a member of the Euroleague for Life Sciences, a network of leading universities in the fields of natural resource management, agricultural and forestry sciences, life sciences, veterinary sciences, food sciences, and environmental sciences. Lincoln University is also in the top 1.5% of all universities globally.
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Featured Program: Bachelor of Science Degree in Cognitive Science at Mount Allison University
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Cognitive Science explores how information is communicated, processed, and transformed in both machines and humans. This unique program includes courses from different fields such as computer science, chemistry, philosophy, and physics for a holistic and in-depth understanding of the mind. Graduates of this course go into careers in artificial intelligence, robotics, speech pathology, neuroscience, software development and more. Students of this program have the opportunity to complete their studies with independent research or contribute as a research assistant to faculty research projects.
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