Educonnect August 2025 Edition
POPULAR STUDY DESTINATION UPDATES
The USA faces a clash over loan and student visas
Beyer seeks Fulbright loan relief as the number of US international students drops, Trump defends China’s stance, and DHS eyes student visa cap. The U.S. revoked 6,000 visas over crime and terrorism concerns.
UK Sees Surge in International Students Choosing IT and Health, Led by Indian and Chinese Applicants
In the 2023/24 academic year, international student enrolment in the UK increasingly favoured computing/IT and health and medicine fields. Despite stricter rules, Indian and Chinese students lead the rebound.
Canada Tightens Study Permits as Indian Approvals Fall to 20%
Canada’s study permit approvals have dropped sharply in early 2025. Indian student approvals fell to just 20%, signaling stricter assessment.
Australia increases student intake cap
Australia will raise its international student cap to 295,000 in 2026, easing restrictions after a two-year period.
New Zealand Debates Tougher University Standards
New Zealand’s advisory group called for stricter entry rules and limits on research degrees, but the government chose a strategy group for oversight instead.
Egypt–Czech Boost Ties; Ireland, Turkey, Poland Shift in Higher Ed
Europe leads in student mobility, with Luxembourg at 52% and Portugal above average, while Ireland, a top choice for Indians, Egypt, Czech Republic, Poland, and Uzbekistan strengthen global academic ties.
Asia, Japan, Malaysia, China and Thailand Drive Global Student Shifts
In the Middle East, Malaysia shows a surge in international enrollments. South Korea marks a milestone with the U.S Fulbright. While Japan, China and Thailand show some policy changes in admission and visa programs.
ASIA UPDATES
- Japanese Students Collaborate with OU Weather Research Through Innovative Projects.
- South Korea-K-campus Unveils New Batch of University Ambassadors from 17 Countries, along with selecting24 universities to train foreign caregivers.
- Indonesia to boost international education by increasing scholarships for overseas study, aiming for 4,000 students abroad in 2026.
- China‘s vocational universities are attracting top Gaokao scorers by offering job guarantees, addressing youth unemployment concerns.
- IIM Ahmedabad, Dubai, leads new educational institutions, OpenAI unveils Study Mode. JGU signs 15 MoUs. Springer Nature partners with India. UK universities create joint career initiatives.
- Pakistan and China Deepen Educational Cooperation with Joint Fellowship at UoS
AFRICA UPDATES
- Nigeria’s NECO to launch computer-based exams and increased scholarships boost research. Africa-China collaborate for Africa’s workforce development.
- Rwanda Launches Scholarship Program for 2,100 Students in 2025/2026.Primary and O-Level national exam results on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
- Morocco‘s Commitment to Education: 200 Scholarships for Nigerian Students in 2025-2026.
- Ghana pays $1M to secure University of Memphis students, $2.2M debt remains.
- African students in the UK are increasingly choosing IT, computing, and health programs. TICAD 9 strengthens Africa-Japan partnership.