By Sara Custer. A survey of prospective international students has revealed that almost half would be less interested in studying in the UK if it were to leave the European Union. More...
Brexit: Agency view varies but loan funding crucial for EU students
By Amy Baker. Access to student loan funding for many EU students will be critical to ensure enrolment continues at university-level in the UK beyond the two-year guarantee period that Universities Minister Jo Johnson has offered assurance on, according to education agencies placing significant volumes of students in the UK. More...
IH Cape Town partners with KIC on pathways
By Amy Baker. International House Cape Town in South Africa has announced it is partnering with Kaplan International Colleges to offer the Kaplan Global Foundation Programme in the South African capital. More...
Global leadership league for women launches
By Amy Baker. A new Global Leadership League aimed at empowering women working in international education, a “virtual golf club”, had its official launch on the fringes of the NAFSA Conference in Denver this month. More...
PSW a bugbear: UK VC at UPP charity launch
US: 1/3 of universities use agents directly to recruit overseas
By Amy Baker. A shift in approach to international student recruitment has occurred in the last three years in the USA, with just over one-third of US universities now working directly with education agents to support the international student recruitment process, according to new in-depth research into the pace of adoption revealed at the NAFSA conference here in Denver. More...
Gen Z requires creative campus management
Sudesh Prasad, Intrinsiq, UK
By Amy Baker. Technology in the education study travel space is constantly developing, but cost and complexity means schools can be slow to adapt. Sudesh Prasad, head of project development at Intrinsiq, which develops software solutions for the sector, tells The PIE why schools should be enthused by the efficiency of tech. More...
UK: Experience English acquired by English Studio owners
By Amy Baker. A four-strong chain of UK-based English language schools, Experience English, has been acquired by the Real Experience Group, which also owns low-cost brand, The English Studio. More...
Funds verification platform acquired by INTCAS
By Natalie Marsh. FundsV, an electronic funds verification platform, has been acquired by INTCAS, a technology system which connects students with the global education industry, for an undisclosed amount. More...