Li Chang, WES Research & Advisory Services, Yoko Kono In 2013, more than one in three international students in the U.S. were enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), according to the Institute of International Education (IIE).1 This translates to over 300,000 international students, a…
By Yoko Kono You might be surprised to learn that one in four international students pursuing Australian degrees is studying outside Australia, and more than half studying towards a UK degree are doing so outside the country. Today, these students electing to stay in their…
Paul Schulmann, Research & Advisory Services, WES With its high quality of education, affordability, and concerted efforts to attract skilled immigrants, it is not surprising that Canada is a top destination for international students. From 2008 to 2012, the number of incoming international students to…
Nick Clark, Editor, World Education News & Reviews Situated in the Caribbean on the eastern side of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti, the Dominican Republic has a rapidly growing economy that has shifted in recent years from basic commodity exports (sugar,…
Silje Immerstein, Research & Advisory Services, WES Turkish students have a long history of travelling abroad for higher education. In 2012 alone, more than 49,000 Turkish students studied abroad. Traditionally, Turkish students have favored Germany for higher education opportunities; however, in recent years, the U.S….