WWEC Oct’23 Wrap-Up: News Impacting Global Education

POPULAR STUDY DESTINATION UPDATES

Canada | Announces new measures to protect international students

To limit letter‑of‑acceptance fraud against prospective international students, Canada’s Minister of Immigration talks about a new scheme to verify the Letters of Acceptance (LOA) that prospective international students need to apply for a study permit. Read more here.

Germany | Housing crisis leaves international university students in jitters

Amid a worsening housing crisis, tens of thousands of international students cannot find accommodation for the start of the new academic year. Read more here.

Australia | International students are given false hope of permanent residency

Amidst reports of thousands of international graduates given false hope of permanent residency, the latest report from Grattan Institute calls for an overhaul of Australia’s post-study work visa offerings for international students. Read more here.

United Kingdom | Varsities face declining diversity

A new report by the International Higher Education Commission warns UK universities of declining international student diversity and urges universities to focus on diversity to boost appeal. Read more here.

Ireland | Announces new quality mark for English language schools

The Higher Education Minister announces new regulations for third-level providers and English language schools to enhance Ireland’s reputation as a trusted study destination for international students. Read more here.

GLOBAL NEWS

According to new data from the OECD, inbound international student numbers bounced back for OECD countries in 2022, with nearly two million residence permits issued for international tertiary-level students across the OECD in 2022.

ASIA UPDATES

India to expand education horizons, as the Union Education Minister announces plans for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to open an office in the UAE soon.
Singapore and Malaysia discuss MOUs in areas of higher education and business development funds.
As per Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, around 40,000 Vietnamese people go abroad to study each year, a 2.5-fold increase compared to 2013.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) launched the third phase of the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships Programme for Afghan students. Approx. 6,000 Afghan students have been awarded scholarships so far during the first two phases.
India plans to send teacher trainers to Sri Lanka who will work with local teachers and abreast of the latest developments and enhance their teaching skills to meet the growing aspirations of Malayaha Tamils.

AFRICA UPDATES

According to the 2023 Global Student Satisfaction Awards report, African universities score poorly on all metrics of student satisfaction. South African institutions achieved an impressive overall student satisfaction score, outperforming Nigeria and Egypt.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) considers license applications from 270 new privately owned higher education institutions, indicating a jump in the number of universities in Nigeria.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is paying R1,650 monthly allowances to 157,980 ghost students in South Africa through the state-funded program.
African university scientists have expressed the urgent need to collaborate to strengthen the human resource capacity of researchers and other experts in traditional medicine and primary healthcare.
South Africa participates in 17th Toronto Global Forum to promote South Africa’s green economy as an investment destination for North American Institutional Investors

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