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Global Higher Education Bulletin: 22nd July 2023

Updated: Jul 28, 2023

Indian students pursuing masters in France to get 5-year work visa, declares PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced that Indian students pursuing master's degrees in France would now be granted a five-year post-study employment visa. Earlier, a two-year work visa was given to Indian students pursuing master's degrees in France. While addressing the Indian community at La Seine Musicale in Paris, PM Modi said, “Earlier France used to give two-year post-study visa to Indian students, now Indian students will be given a five-year post-study work visa.”


 

Will Higher Education from a foreign university boost your Global Career Prospects? Finally answered

As we advance towards making the world a global village, the idea of foreign education gains momentum with it. Education as a function has always been correlated to the job market and the major factor that influences a student’s decision to enrol in a course is the availability of jobs related to the course. In recent times, the job market is open on a global level and aspirants from any particular country can apply for jobs anywhere across the world.


The only major decision in this direction is the quality of education. To avail job opportunities globally, students nowadays pursue education of similar standards, to make themselves employable. Foreign education not just opens more avenues for the student in the international job market, but also impacts the personality of the person in many ways.


 

Why young executives are heading overseas for their MBAs

Young professionals are increasingly heading overseas to undertake master’s degrees at the world’s best universities as they aspire to engineer careers on the global stage.


London Business School, which only awards postgraduate degrees, will have 20 Australian students starting next semester, making up 5 per cent of its masters of business administration cohort.


Ewen Hollingsworth, co-founder of Spark Finance, which makes loans to Australians wanting to study at Ivy League, Oxbridge and the best European business schools, said applications relating to overseas master’s degrees has more than doubled in the past year.


 

World-leading academics embark on India tour following an increase in international students

Leading academics from the University of Nottingham will tour India as part of a drive to attract more international students. The tour comes after a recent increase in the number of Indian students who are choosing to study abroad.


Over the last five years, all Faculties at the University of Nottingham (Arts, Medicine and Health Sciences, Engineering, Science and Social Sciences) have seen an increase in students from India.


In some subjects, such as English, Medicine and Computer Science, the number of Indian graduates has more than doubled since 2018/19 and, across the UK, the number of Indian students attending British universities is increasing by approximately ten percent each year.


 

Supreme Court rulings suggest higher education is only for the privileged

As a pillar of society, education serves not only in preparing tomorrow’s leaders but as an equalizer with the American ideal for students from all races/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds to have the opportunity to receive high-quality education and a pathway out of poverty. Unfortunately, this ideal has yet to become a reality.


After the passage of California’s ban on affirmative action through Proposition 209 in 1996, racial diversity in public universities plummeted. By disregarding the potential for diverse perspectives and experiences that enrich educational settings, the rulings undermine the progress toward creating inclusive spaces where all students can learn, thrive and contribute meaningfully.


 

5 factors that influence the choice of student housing while studying abroad

Selecting suitable accommodation as a student preparing to study abroad is critical. Finding the perfect housing can be challenging as there are multiple options outside. Nonetheless, employing thoughtful consideration, thorough research, and considering essential factors, can help you choose the optimal accommodation that aligns with your lifestyle and interests. Read this blog to identify the key elements to consider when searching for the ideal living space for a student studying abroad.


 

Admission Overseas: Pioneering International Student Recruitment With Generative AI

Across the globe, the demand to pursue education in North American post-secondary institutions has witnessed an extraordinary surge. Students are increasingly drawn to the exceptional academic standards, extensive program offerings, and career prospects available in Canada and the United States. The reputation of institutions for providing high-quality education coupled with the multicultural experiences they offer has created an unparalleled appeal. As a result, the demand for admission to North American colleges and universities has reached unprecedented levels, creating both challenges and opportunities for students and recruitment agencies alike.


One startup, Admission Overseas is emerging as a trailblazer through a solution that can move at the speed of the global demand. Led by founder Himanshu Barthwal, the company is at the forefront of leveraging generative AI to streamline the admission process, enhance success rates, and foster diversity in colleges and universities.


 

Cheetos Launches ‘World’s First Fingertip Sponsorship,’ Rolls Out Uplift Scholarships

Cheetos is celebrating Hispanic culture with Deja tu Huella, its ongoing campaign inspired by the rally cry that translates to "leave your mark." Plano-based Frito-Lay said that to begin the program's fourth iteration, Cheetos is launching the world's first fingertip sponsorship with celebrity singer-actress Becky G.


In partnership with Cheetos, the PepsiCo Foundation is championing future leaders with Uplift Scholarships to support the Hispanic community by awarding 500 Uplift Scholarships this year to students across 12 different community colleges classified as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).


The company said that in the next three years, the PepsiCo Foundation plans to award more than 2,000 additional scholarships as part of its ongoing partnership with Cheetos.


 

5 UNO Undergraduates Awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad

Twice each year, students from across the United States apply for the Gilman Scholarship to support their plans to study abroad. This award period, 5 UNO students were selected to receive the Gilman, a scholarship program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government.


The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables American undergraduate students with high financial need to study or intern abroad through scholarships of up to $5,000. Students studying critical need languages are eligible for scholarships up to $8,000. For over 20 years, the Gilman Program has provided access and opportunity to study abroad for more than 41,000 exceptional U.S. undergraduate students, who have gained skills critical to their personal and professional development, as well as for our national security and economic prosperity.


 

India seizes opportunity in surging study abroad market as global education industry flourish

Over the years, more and more students from India have opted to study abroad in foreign universities and colleges seeking international educational experiences to broaden their perspectives, enhance their skills, and build connections in a globalized world. In spirit of the times, an overseas education consultant GoStudy recently announced it expansion plans in Mangalore, Mysore, Vizag, Jaipur, Lucknow, Guntur, Kozhikode, Kolhapur among other Tier 2 cities to cater to more students seeking to study abroad.


 

Though Cleared of Misconduct, Stanford President Resigns

Marc Tessier-Lavigne is stepping down following a months-long investigation of alleged research misconduct that cleared him of personally engaging in fraud or falsification of data but acknowledged he had left mistakes in scientific papers uncorrected. The investigation found that he had no knowledge or intent of research misconduct but nevertheless co-authored papers with “serious flaws.”


 

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education freezes tuition

The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) today voted unanimously to freeze tuition for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year and applauded the General Assembly and Governor Josh Shapiro for their strong support of State System students.


With the decision, tuition for in-state undergraduate students – nearly 90% of whom are Pennsylvania residents – will be flat for six consecutive years (2018-19-2023-24). If tuition had kept pace with inflation since 2018, it would be 21% higher today.


“Freezing tuition for a fifth consecutive year has been a major priority for the State System universities to best serve our 85,000 students – many of whom are from low- and middle-income families,” said Cynthia Shapira, chair of the Board of Governors.


 
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