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First UK Russell Group branch campus announced in Egypt

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A British Council report in 2023 identified Egypt’s large youth population and expanding higher education system as a positive environment for UK TNE, under the educational reforms driven by Egypts current president Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

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International universities eye Nepal’s high student mobility

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With rising tuition costs, affordability and scholarships have become major deciding factors. But Nepals rising interest in overseas education has not been without its challenges, with issues like brain-drain and lack of high-quality teritiary options in its own institutions coming to the fore. said Shrestha.

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Saudi-US partnerships set to power Vision 2030 Goals

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On the heels of the first Saudi-US Higher Education Partnerships Forum, co-organised by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education, the US Embassy, and IIE, and held in Riyadh, The PIE sat down with Michael Ratney, US ambassador to Saudi Arabia to explore the evolving landscape of educational collaboration between the two nations.

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Special category visas announced for India-bound int’l students

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The SII portal, a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Education, connects international students with premier Indian educational institutions. Affordability concerns for students from developing countries, global recognition of universities, and cultural adaptation are some of the other obstacles,” said Mathew.

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India explores initiatives to promote special visas for int’l students

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Launched in August 2023 by the Ministry of Education, the SII portal attracted over 72,218 students from 200 countries for the academic year 2024/25, according to a report by The Times of India. One of the major advantages of the Study in India portal is the increased visibility.

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A view from Abuja: the global refugee crisis and higher education

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Here in the UK, there is laudable commitment by the sector, with Universities of Sanctuary and a plethora of schemes to enable refugees to resume their education journey following (often violent) disruption and displacement. The Going Global session also offered reflections on modes of delivery and the role of host communities.

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ETS set to establish Global Capability Centre in Delhi

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One such example is ETS’s recent collaboration with the University of Cambridge this month, which focused on introducing students to the university’s application process, course offerings, and scholarships. The event, which happened on November 10 on a Sunday, saw the participation of over 200 students.