By . Career services and international alumni examples are both among the key factors for prospective international students, when reviewing universities’ promotional literature, according to the Hotcourses Group International Student Survey 2018. More...
A view from Trump’s America: Strike out, or home run
By . The batter approaches the home plate, nerves jangling as the crowd bays for his blood. He locks eyes with the pitcher, hoping to dislodge his wavering confidence. He raises his bat and swings. More...
QS crowns ‘big 4’ again as Europe and Asia bite at their heels
By . The QS World University Rankings 2019 has crowned a familiar winner, with MIT topping the charts for a record-breaking seventh year consecutively. In fact, the top four places have not changed over the past year, with Stanford, Harvard and Cal Tech protecting their lofty places at the top of the table, in that order. More...
Research highlights mental health in Chinese dismissal cases
By . A research white paper, released by WholeRen education consultants at NAFSA 2018, revealed the changing picture of Chinese international students’ dismissals from US institutions including mental health problems soaring as a cited reason for stopping studying. More...
WES plots digital revolution of ‘badges’
By . World Education Services has issued a new set of ‘digital badges’ to a select group of clients in a move the global company will revolutionise the way qualifications are recognised around the world. More...
Duolingo launches accessible English test
By . Language learning firm Duolingo, which rose to prominence with its eponymous smart phone app, has launched an ‘Access Program‘ to widen participation in its Duolingo English Test. More...
Inaugural ‘State of the Field’ report reveals recruitment spending
By . The International Enrolment Management Knowledge Community recently presented the results of its first ‘State of the Field’ survey, which hoped to assess the international education sector by asking the views of professionals working on the enrolment side of the business. More...
UK relaxes some visa laws and angers Indian stakeholders with snub
By . The UK government has expanded the list of nations from which student visa applicants will have to provide a “reduced level of documentation” in order to secure their Tier 4 study permit. More...
Keele University pens deal with BFSU
By . Keele University has signed a new agreement with the Beijing Foreign Studies University to jointly provide an undergraduate degree program in International Governance and Public Policy. More...
UK government sets out post-Brexit registration for EU citizens
By . The UK government has announced the system it will use to register EU citizens as ‘settled citizens’ in the UK after the nation leaves the European Union in March 2019. More...