Educonnect Mid-January 2026 Edition
POPULAR STUDY DESTINATION UPDATES
US | Cross-border Collaboration
SDSU joins new Calibaja higher education consortium to boost binational collaboration and innovation.
UK | EU Exchange program
The UK agrees to rejoin the EU study, partnership with Pakistan, and universities report a further decline in international student numbers.
Canada | Enrolment Drops
International enrolment declines hit 75% of Canadian universities as global student mobility shifts and policy changes weigh on North America’s institutions.
Australia | Global collaboration
Charles Sturt University to open the first international campus in Sri Lanka
New Zealand | Tertiary Education Strategy 2025-2030
New Zealand unveils Tertiary Education Strategy 2025–2030 to drive skills, innovation, access and international connections.
Europe |International student trends & Policy Shifts
Germany tops 400,000 enrolments, Bulgaria sees rising foreign student numbers, Denmark approves 18 new master’s programs, and Finland plans higher financial requirements and language tests for non-EU students.
Asia | Global Partnership
Asia is witnessing global higher education partnerships between the U.S.- Syria, Mizoram – Myanmar, Bhutan – Morocco, Laos and Vietnam
ASIA UPDATES
- China launches mechanisms to align higher education with goals.
- Indonesia focuses on the global workforce through higher education.
- South Korea’s higher education employment rate fell.
- Thailand formulates national policies for higher education, science, research and innovation.
- Oman’s health-promoting Universities Initiative advances the higher education environment.
- Taiwan’s freshman enrollment decreases by up to 60% for 6 colleges.
- Jordan Invalidates some Turkish certificates, clears most students.
- Saudi Arabia expands higher education opportunities under Vision 2030, says Colliers report.
- Yemen backed by $40 million funding to boost education.
AFRICA UPDATES
- South Africa: HE experts head abroad on curriculum co-creation journey.
- Kenya: KSC results show modest results.
- East Africa: TVET project offers masterclass in regional integration.
- Guinea: Universities launch a national broadband network.
- Somalia: Plans a major curriculum overhaul in an upcoming education review.
- Egypt: New international university to produce market-ready graduates.
- Uganda: Advances professional education initiatives through member-led programs.