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International universities eye Nepal’s high student mobility

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With more than half of its population under the age of 25, Nepal has emerged as one of the highest senders of international students in the world. In the 2022/2023 academic year, there were 15,090 Nepali students in the US, marking a significant 27.9% increase from the previous year.

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Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

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The core aims of a university have not changed in centuries. Among those taking a more holistic approach is the University of Heriot-Watt Malaysia, pushing an emphasis on supporting students to ‘find their purpose’ over the mere pursuit of credentials. Is ‘student purpose’ the key to better outcomes?

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Johns Hopkins University in talks to establish India campus

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With the National Education Policy , introduced in 2020, promoting transnational education to establish India as a global hub of education, efforts are being made to attract international universities to the South Asian country.

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“Little known” about UK TNE students, finds HEPI report

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There is a need for better public information about UK TNE students to raise their profile and ensure the quality of the education they receive, a report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) sets out. However, not much is known about these students, according to the report.

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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

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Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Sri Lankan students set their sights on Indian universities

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Discussions at the New Delhi event centered on Indias growing appeal as a destination for international students and a key partner for global institutions seeking to enhance their internationalisation strategies. ” According to the Study in India portal, over 72,000 international students studied in India for the academic year 2024/25.

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University of Surrey to open branch campus in India’s GIFT City

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Ancillary services, such as strategic advice on India entry, student enrolment, campus establishment and operations management, will be provided by GGS. More recently, it was revealed that the University of Coventry and Queen’s University Belfast are also expected to set up respective branch campuses there.