By Natalie Marsh. Business focused schools have higher rates of student mobility than other higher education institutions, according to the latest U-Multirank global rankings, which have been released this week. More...
Ex-German agency owners acquire US schools
By Natalie Marsh. The College of English Language in California has been acquired by Patrick Himmelberg and Christopher Thebing, veterans of the study travel industry. With three campuses in California, the German brothers plan to grow the company by targeting new markets and extending pathway partnerships. More...
Seven institutions win NAFSA Simon Award
By Natalie Marsh. Seven universities in the US have been recognised by NAFSA’s annual Simon Awards this month, which honour achievements in campus internationalisation. More...
Sun, sea and ELT: how is Cyprus merging study and travel?
By Natalie Marsh. Opening its doors to two million tourists a year, Cyprus is one of the most popular holiday haunts in the Mediterranean. With its rich history spanning thousands of years, consistently warm weather, and a relatively low crime rate, it’s no surprise to learn that the country is becoming increasingly sought-after by students from overseas as well as tourists. More...
MOOCs move from free to fee as skills demand grows
By Natalie Marsh. Career development continues to be a large motivation for students to enrol in MOOCs, meaning demand for credit certification is growing. In response, a number of providers have introduced fees for a handful of course certifications and assessment services. More...
CEG, Falmouth to offer part-time online master’s
By Natalie Marsh. Cambridge Education Group has established a partnership with Falmouth University to offer part-time online master’s programmes, with the first intake of students expected this year. More...
Int’l students among 13 killed in Spain bus crash
By Natalie Marsh. International students were among 13 people killed in a bus crash in Spain early on Sunday morning. More...
Japan: int’l students top 200K for first time
By Beckie Smith. The number of international students in Japan topped 200,000 for the first time in 2015 as numbers climbed for a second year running. The latest figures from the Japan Overseas Study Services Organisation show strong signs of recovery for the country’s education sector after the 2011 earthquake. More...
Rick Levin, CEO, Coursera
By Beckie Smith. Rick Levin was the longest-serving president of Yale University, before moving into the edtech space in 2014 to become CEO of online learning giant Coursera. Here he talks about the evolution of online learning, the rise of fees, and how the US can learn from other countries that are using MOOCs to upskill their workforce. More...
Canada report shows int’l grads in low-skilled jobs, calls for PGWP overhaul
By Beckie Smith. International graduates on Canada’s post-study work scheme earned less than half of what their domestic counterparts earned on average between 2008 and 2014, with the majority in low-skilled jobs, a government report has revealed. More...