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Netherlands to cut international student budget by €300m

The PIE News

A bachelor’s degree course can only be taught entirely in another language after approval from the education minister following a Foreign Language Education Test (TAO), states the Bill.

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German language barrier stalls African nurse recruitment

The PIE News

The partnership between Koblenz University of Applied Sciences and Kenya’s Mount Kenya University , whichpiloted over 2023 and 2024, has slowed because few candidates meet the required language skills. Right now, we have more slots available at hospitals in Germany than candidates with sufficient German language skills.

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Unlocking Opportunities for Students

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

Lorain County Community College was founded in 1963 to as a source of constant, relevant education and training for local people. Over the years, many things have changed, but one thing that remains the same is our commitment to adapt to the needs of employers, students and the community through affordable, impactful education.

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Ask not what you can do for engineering…

HEPI

To the age of 16, a pupil can pass through education blithely unaware that engineering exists, let alone what it entails. Thats quite an ask to make of a 15-year-old with no prior educational experience in engineering. i] On the contrary, engineering is almost entirely absent from the school curriculum. Thats a deeply reductive view.

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“Courage, Creativity and Confidence” – Celebrating the Class of 2021

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

At educational institutions across the country, graduates are enjoying a well-deserved moment in the spotlight. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona and Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona. Commencement season is here – my favorite time of year!

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Switzerland fee reports premature, but signal turning tide in Europe

The PIE News

ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (or EPFL), to which the increase would apply, previously voted against the proposal in a joint ETH board meeting in March. This proposal only affects the two Federal Institutes of Technology and does not apply to other cantonal universities or universities of applied sciences.

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IRCC limits family OWPs for international students

The PIE News

Effective January 21, 2025, only spouses of certain international students and overseas workers will be able to apply for a family open work permit (OWP). These include occupations in the natural and applied sciences, construction, health care, natural resources, education, sports and military sectors.