Indian Students Seeking an MBBS: Why China?
Data from India’s Medical Council indicates rising interest in China among Indian students seeking a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). What factors are involved?
No Matter the Budget, International Students Aspire to Study in the U.S.
Original research, new insights: International students with a budget of over $50k a year are more than twice as likely to consider being in or close to a major city as “very important.”
Washington’s Patchwork Approach to Inbound Student Mobility: A Guide
The U.S. federal government lacks a unified policy solution to inbound student mobility, but programs and policies designed to attract and retain international students do exist, both within the State Department, and Customs and Immigration. Paul Schulmann offers an overview of the available resources, and tips for navigating them.
PRIME: Massive Government Subsidy Seeks to Reshape Higher Education in Korea
In May, Korea announced the recipients of the largest higher education subsidy it’s ever awarded. The PRIME Project will funnel some USD $1.8 billion to 21 higher education institutions. The goal? Increase the number of trained engineers coming out of college, and decrease fine and liberal arts majors. The program will have ripple effects on enrollments, student mobility, and the economy.
Study Abroad: Can U.S. Institutions Do Better? Trends, Benefits, Access, and Equity
U.S. students’ study abroad participation rates are creeping up, while the duration of programs is plummeting. Available research can help shed lights on who gets to participate, the impact of short term programs, and how to increase both access and benefits for the widest possible range of participants.