By Natalie Marsh. The number of Brazilian students studying abroad through full fee-paying undergraduate and master’s degrees is expected to increase, according to a recent survey by BMI of international officers. More...
StudentUniverse eyes EU growth through Erasmus
By Natalie Marsh. US-based travel booking platform, StudentUniverse has announced it is partnering with Europe’s Erasmus Student Network in order to encourage and enable students to make the most of their time abroad. More...
British Council to open second int’l school
By Natalie Marsh. The British Council has announced it will open its second international school in Kuala Lumpur as it looks to develop a small network of schools worldwide. More...
Germany: foreign master’s graduates up 131% in six years
By Natalie Marsh. Germany’s profile as a master’s degree destination is on the rise as government statistics show the number of international students graduating from a master’s degree increased 131% in the six years after 2008. More...
NZ: 10-year strategy builds on Canterbury’s post-quake growth
By Beckie Smith. International education providers in Canterbury, New Zealand have developed a 10-year strategy for growth that aims to increase incoming international student numbers by more than 150% as the region shows strong signs of recovery following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. More...
CEG announces sixth UK partnership
By Beckie Smith. Cambridge Education Group is further expanding its on-campus pathway provision in the UK through a partnership with the University of Hull. More...
UK ELT losing market share but signs of hope in junior market
By Beckie Smith. After English UK CEO Eddie Byers said earlier this year the sector “faced an onslaught in 2014″ mostly due to policy issues at home, the organisation has released a market comparison report laying bare where it stands globally. More...
Australia: SVP not so streamlined, say agents
By Beckie Smith. Education agents have spoken out against Australia’s Streamlined Visa Processing system, saying it is neither faster nor more dependable for visa issuance. They have cautiously welcomed the recent announcement that the system will be scrapped starting next year but say it’s too early to tell if it will be an improvement. More...
IIE white paper pushes for more Iran-US exchange
By Beckie Smith. Dual degree programmes and short-term study abroad are two areas where there is potential for universities in the US and Iran to collaborate, now that diplomatic relations are beginning to thaw, according to a white paper published by the US-based Institute for International Education. More...
Australia expands New Colombo Plan
By Beckie Smith. The Australian government has expanded the number of grants awarded for 2016 through its New Colombo Plan and announced three new initiatives to increase opportunities for students in business. More...