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Zimbabwe deregisters seven universities in India and Northern Cyprus

The PIE News

We strongly advise members of the public to verify the accreditation status of foreign universities they intend to enrol with or consider for their children’s university education,” read the statement. Both the Indian institutions involved are officially recognised by the Indian education ministry’s University Grants Commission.

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Universities can set up in India but regulations pose challenge

The PIE News

In the UK, Indian students overtook Chinese as the biggest group of foreign students granted study visas in 2023. Market entry specialists advised that universities will need to carefully structure their business entities to navigate these hurdles and minimise potential tax implications.

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“Huge growth opportunity” for Bangladesh

The PIE News

Pasha advised institutions that engaging “with the right stakeholders” is crucial to success in Bangladesh – including the University Grants Commission, the Ministry of Education and the Bangladesh High Commission. .

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India issues draft rules for foreign university branches

Inside Higher Ed

Once approved by the University Grants Commission, providers will be free to set their own tuition fees, define student selection criteria and appoint faculty. The guidance also specifies that the quality of education provided by Indian outposts must be “at par” with that of an institution’s main campus.

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How the Choice Based Credit System can Improve the Quality of Higher Education in India

Creatrix Campus

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recommends a nine-letter-grade system for CBCS evaluation, replacing percentage-based grading. Adequate student support services, academic advising , and mentoring are essential for their success.

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Governance as a topic in Higher Education Studies

SRHE

Most universities will now have a pro-vice-chancellor (research) and a research office within its administration and will buy in advisers, often from previous REF subject committees, to assist in the construction of REF submissions.