WENR, April 2017: The Americas
Canada: Surge in International Applications
Canadian universities are reporting a rise in international applications, most notably from the U.S. and India.
WENR, April 2017: Asia Pacific
Taiwan: Demographic Pressures Expected to Reshape Higher Education System
The number of Taiwanese students is expected to drop by almost 40 percent by 2028. The decline will likely spur spending cuts at universities, and to lead to school closures and mergers.
WENR, April 2017: Europe
Hungary: Government Proposes New Restrictions on Foreign-Funded Universities
Hungary’s right-wing government may implement strict new requirements for foreign-funded universities. Among the 28 affected universities is the 25-year-old, Soros-funded Central European University.
WENR, April 2017: Middle East
Iran: Graduate Students’ Future in the U.S. Uncertain
While the second iteration of the U.S. president’s travel ban has been temporarily halted, uncertainty about future visa restrictions promises to have an impact on enrollments of students from affected countries, especially Iran.