WWEC Feb’24: News Impacting Global Education

POPULAR STUDY DESTINATION UPDATES

Germany | Indian student enrollment surges in German universities

In a new survey, after four years of decline, student enrolment in Germany has risen again slightly due to a modest increase in first-year international students. Read more here.

United Kingdom | Decline in overseas non-EU application as funding strain worsens

As per new data, 115,730 students from outside the UK applied to start in September, up from 114,910 last year, leading to a rise in the number of international students applying to undergraduate courses at UK universities for a second year running. Read more here.

Canada | Sets two-year cap on foreign students

Canada’s IRCC invites feedback from colleges and universities on a suggested provision to reduce the time institutions have to verify letters of acceptance. Read more here.

US | USIEF announces Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships

United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) announces competition for Fulbright-Nehru fellowships. This fellowship is awarded for up to two years to pursue a master’s degree at U.S. universities in various fields, including Economics, International Legal Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, and more. Read more here.

ASIA UPDATES

As per the data from loan providers and education consultants, nearly 40-45% of the Indian students applying for courses in the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and elsewhere are women.
According to a new study of post-pandemic student mobility trends, Southeast Asian students aiming to study abroad now look at countries within their continent. Japan and South Korea are now among the top five destinations for students from Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
The World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) approves accreditation of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, enabling Pakistani medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training and practice in the US and other countries on the WFME list.
The government of Malaysia has introduced a new one-year Graduate Pass, allowing international students from 23 countries to remain in the country for a year after their studies.
The President of Sri Lanka said that the country needs a new education system that aligns with global standards and can prepare professionals for a competitive world market.
The U.S. Launches Php1.6-Billion Program to Boost Philippine Higher Education by strengthening innovation, workforce development, and entrepreneurship in colleges and universities in the country.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training makes a move to halt the use of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores for direct high school admissions or for granting bonus points to candidates to uphold fairness in high school admissions and emphasize merit-based admissions.

AFRICA UPDATES

The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has urged the government to increase primary and secondary education funding to save parents from exorbitant fees and ensure smooth learning.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has developed a four-year strategic plan for senior secondary education in Nigeria (2024 –2027) in line with the ongoing efforts to reposition and boost secondary education in the country.
According to a report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) based on the 2022 national census, Tanzania’s literacy rate soars to 83 percent, up from 78.1 percent in 2012, reflecting the success of governmental education initiatives to improve literacy across the nation.
The Canadian-funded and designed Liberian Learning Centre is set to be unveiled in Liberia to revitalize education in the country and will comprise modern libraries, business incubation centers, and sports and recreation facilities, among others.
The African Union (AU) launches a campaign to expand opportunities for girls to access education across the continent.
The government of Ethiopia has prioritized investment over the past five years to boost quality education.

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