Cheaper fees, good job prospects are keeping Koreans closer to home

By Brendan O’Malley – Managing Editor. In our World Blog William Patrick Leonard says increasing price sensitivity among parents and the rising economic importance of – and cheaper fees in – China may be why students are deciding not to study abroad or choosing courses closer to home, in Asia.
In our Commentary section Nicholas Wyman says Obama’s pledge of free community college degrees offers an alternative for US students who are put off university by high fees and lack of jobs. Ashish Jaiswal says business schools need to be reformed to reflect global complexities and MBAs should cover ethics.
Pushkar questions why the Indian government is bringing US scholars to the sub-contiinent in the GIAN initiative, instead of using resources readily at hand at home.
In Features, Mandy Garner examines an innovative approach to parental leave that may help researchers extend their careers. Wagdy Sawahel says despite a poor showing in U-Multirank’s new rankings, Middle East universities have a good record on internationalisation. Read more...