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POPULAR STUDY DESTINATION UPDATES

United Kingdom | UK universities sees declines in Indian students opting Master’s courses

The number of Indian students opting for higher education in the UK has seen a decline, with official statistics released in London on Thursday indicating over 21,000 fewer Master’s degree applicants compared to the previous year. Read more here.

  

Canada | Universities relax 16-year education requirement for Master’s degree

Canadian universities relax their 16-year education requirement for postgraduate admissions, meaning Indian students can now directly apply for postgraduate courses in Canada after completing their three-year graduation course in India. Read more here.

France | Efforts to increase the number of Pakistani students

The French government is actively working to boost the enrollment of Pakistani students in higher education institutions in France. Read more here.

Australia | Aims to restrict foreign enrolment

Australia is considering implementing new legislation to restrict the enrollment of international students at its universities. This decision is aimed at promoting sustainable growth and alleviating housing pressure within the country. Read more here.

ASIA UPDATES

• India’s Delhi High Court refuses to direct the Bar Council of India (BCI) to treat the degree of a law graduate obtained from a university in the United Kingdom as equivalent to an undergraduate degree obtained in India.
• The latest figures show more than 8,000 UAE residents are studying in British institutions – almost twice as many as five years ago.
• The Philippines amended the Philippine Medical Act of 1959, meaning foreign students, including Indians, can now register and practice medicine in the country.
• Singapore and Kazakhstan ink six deals in areas including higher education.
• According to a public survey, the number of foreign students in Japan recovered in 2023 after a sharp decline during the pandemic. However, it still remains below pre-pandemic levels.
• Malaysia’s Education Ministry aims to improve teacher competencies through suitable training to ensure they can guide students in AI technology.

AFRICA UPDATES

• Indiana University established an international office in Ghana, the only public university in the United States to have a gateway to this continent.
• Over 600 Tanzanian students, parents, and educators participated in the ‘Study in India Education Fair 2024’ to discover the wide range of opportunities and resources accessible to Tanzanians interested in pursuing higher education in India.
• Due to running behind the fee schedule because of a currency crash, Nigerian students at a UK university felt worried after being thrown off their course and ordered to leave the UK.
• The United States signed a Framework for Cooperation with the Kenyan government to boost innovation in STEM fields.
• Türkiye reaffirms support for Uganda’s public education sector

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