The Market Monitor Digest (week 05/2025)
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International Education
UK: Russell Group grows market share but some members struggle
By Times Higher Education, Jan 30, 2025
Elite UK universities hoovered up a significant share of undergraduate students – including a record proportion from overseas – for the current academic year, according to new figures, but not all of them were so successful.
US: US colleges face uncertainty over Trump’s funding freeze
By The PIE News, Jan 29, 2025
A Trump directive freezing funding for a variety of federal programs plunged US colleges into chaos on January 28, before a judge temporarily blocked the legislation. The programs that could see their funding cut include the Fulbright-Hays Program and the Foreign Language and Areas Studies Fellowships, among other initiatives supporting study abroad and international engagement.
UAE & Finland: UAE explores further educational ties with Finland
By The PIE News, Jan 30, 2025
The UAE’s minister of education has met with the Prime Minister of Finland to explore educational partnerships and bolster national ties between the two countries. With the UAE being the largest destination for Finnish exports in the Gulf and Middle East region, its Ministry of Education is keen to leverage the well-built ties between the countries by drawing on Finland’s expertise in education.
Asia & Global: ‘Steep competition’ as Central Asia emerges as branch campus hub
By Times Higher Education, Jan 28, 2025
More universities are setting up outposts in Central Asia, but academics have warned they may struggle to stand out among increasing competition. Demand for international education has risen in the region in recent years, with countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan at the forefront of opening up to foreign branch campuses and other transnational education programmes.
Canada: Winnipeg latest Canadian uni to close English-language program
By The PIE News, Jan 29, 2025
The University of Winnipeg is shuttering its English-language program, the third such closing by a Canadian university in the past year.
Australia: Student visa numbers hit record despite Australian clampdown
By Times Higher Education, Jan 28, 2025
Student visa issuances reached record levels in Australia late last year, suggesting that 12 months of policy upheaval have failed to suppress international education flows ahead of a federal election likely to be fought on migration. Visa grants to would-be university students applying from overseas reached an all-time high of almost 17,000 in November, the latest month for which Department of Home Affairs statistics are available.
China: China unveils blueprint for building strong education system by 2035
By China Daily, Jan 20, 2025
China on Sunday unveiled a new educational blueprint, vowing to build a strong education system by 2035 to support its modernization drive and national rejuvenation. The new educational blueprint devoted significant attention to opening-up. China will enhance its capacity to train and attract global talent, expand youth exchanges between China and other countries, and implement international summer school programs.
UAE, Dubai: Dubai’s growing student population fuels TNE expansion
By The PIE News, Jan 27, 2025
With student numbers predicted to double by 2040, Dubai is looking to attract
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