Educonnect March’25 Wrap-Up Edition
POPULAR STUDY DESTINATION UPDATES
United States | Visa Challenges Shake Confidence
The Trump administration’s crackdown on universities has sparked significant concerns. Harvard faces a federal review threatening $9 billion in funding over alleged antisemitism on campus. These actions highlight escalating tensions between academia and government policies. Read More
United Kingdom | A Growing Hub Amidst Global Uncertainty
Approximately 10,000 individuals who entered the UK on work or student visas have sought asylum, raising concerns about visa system misuse and increasing taxpayer-funded accommodation costs. Read More
Australia | Enrollment Caps Tighten Student Flow
As Australia’s federal election approaches on May 3, 2025, the higher education sector expresses significant concern over the Coalition’s proposal to cap international student enrollments at 30%. Universities. Read More.
Canada | Stability Amid Policy Adjustments
Despite recent diplomatic tensions between Canada and India and new visa restrictions, Canada remains a top choice for international students due to its high-quality education, affordability, and strong post-study opportunities. Read More
ASIA UPDATES
- India’s Study Abroad Vision 2030 continues to drive international education growth. The Union Budget 2025 introduced tax relief for families and expanded research fellowships, providing financial support for students pursuing education abroad. However, no new assistance for international education funding or easing loan burdens was announced. Read More
- Additionally, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) approved draft norms to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year starting in 2026, aiming to provide flexibility and reduce student stress. Read More
- Chinese students increasingly explore educational opportunities in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, signaling a shift from traditional study destinations. Read More
- To address the challenges of studying abroad, transnational education is gaining traction in Bangladesh. Read More
- Vietnam is ramping up its education reforms, aiming to make English a second language for all students by 2035 and aligning its system with Asia’s top standards within five years. Read More
- Strengthening global ties, Vietnam also signed a strategic education cooperation pact with New Zealand to boost quality and exchange opportunities. Read More
- Singapore’s GCE A-Level results showed 94.2% of students scoring three H2 passes, reinforcing the region’s academic strength. Read More
AFRICA UPDATES
- Nigeria plans to integrate secondary school into basic education, creating a 12-year uninterrupted learning pathway up to age 16. Announced by Education Minister Tunji Alausa at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education Meeting, the move aims to improve continuity and access in the country’s education system. Read More
- The Kenyan government has facilitated overseas employment for over 200,000 youths in the past 18 months to tackle unemployment and boost remittances. Read More
- To support those facing financial hurdles, the Youth Fund is offering migration loans of up to Ksh300,000 for visa fees and airfare. Read More
- Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up Student Desks in 11 diplomatic missions to assist students abroad with tuition, immigration, and emergencies. Read More, Meanwhile, the French Embassy in Ghana is offering master’s scholarships in France for the 2025–2026 academic year, with applications open until April 30. Read More
- South Africa is prioritising early childhood education by making schooling compulsory for five to six-year-olds, yet challenges remain due to funding shortages. Read More
- Hyundai Motor Group is supporting African students’ higher education with five scholarships for postgraduate studies at SOAS University of London, aiming to nurture talent and promote sustainable development. Read More