You can't make cookies without the right sugar. You won't create the perfect omelette without cracking a couple of eggs. And you definitely can't maximise the success of your university's enrollment strategies without reliable international student recruitment agents. Why are international student recruitment agents so important? Agents are the...
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International student mobility is picking up steam, and a growing number of countries are contributing to the overall volume we are seeing in 2023. Today, we’re checking on trends in five top student markets in Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, and Thailand. We use 2020 UNESCO...
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How ChatGPT Is Revolutionizing Complex Customer Queries in the Education Sector The education sector is undergoing an exciting revolution, with the introduction of ChatGPT. ...
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In 2022, the company saw an over 100 per cent y-o-y growth in cities such as Kochi, Nellore, Bharuch, Malappuram and Eluru, among others. India has emerged as one of the largest markets for Duolingo’s English (aptitude) test — DET — for international college admissions, with...
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Above all, international students expect their degree to lead them to a desirable job when they graduate. But research shows that most of them aren’t turning to traditional career services departments at their institutions. This reality leaves educators with a choice: evolve their thinking about...
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Even students who score in 90th percentile of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) cannot always get a medical seat in India because of a huge demand-supply mismatch. New Delhi: Thousands of Indian students who were studying in Ukraine’s medical colleges are stuck — even...
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For decades, the education system in India, has supported concepts that incline towards rote learning rather than experiential learning. Set patterns were being followed without much-needed tweaks, which added to the status quo. Recently, however, there has been a massive shift in the country’s education...
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The number of education loans applications to fund study abroad has nearly doubled in the last year, as more and more Indian students look to pursue education in foreign universities. According to a study by Prodigy Finance, a UK-based FinTech company, there has been a 98%...
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Today’s higher education applicants expect a streamlined, personalised experience from their very first interaction with your institution. Catch-all advertising campaigns and generic application processes just don’t cut it anymore. To help you compete on the global higher education stage and attract the best candidates, we’ve compiled...
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If you're interested in moving to the USA for higher education, there is no time better than now. The American Dream is alive and kicking for a reason! Home to some of the biggest and most-developed cities in the world, the world's leading businesses and a...
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International students are heading to Canada, the UK and the US in record numbers despite the pandemic, new research by the Mitchell Institute at Victoria University shows. But Australia and New Zealand continue to experience a dramatic drop in new international students. Our report, Student, interrupted:...
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From adaptive learning to smarter AI-powered tutors, here’s a look at the ed tech trends that will be shaping the new year. As higher education heads into year two of the pandemic, there will inevitably be some worn-out faculty, staff and students who feel a sentimental...
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For the past year, I have served as the executive director of the American International Recruitment Council, AIRC, founded in 2008 as a nonprofit membership association, and recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission as the Standards Development Organization—SDO—for the field...
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Studying abroad has always been an attractive alternative for students in India, as they yearn for superior academic exposure along with cultural and educational diversity. However, the low credit penetration made it extremely difficult for middle-class families to secure their child’s education funds. In recent years,...
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Applications from Indian students for the 2022 fall intake at foreign universities have doubled from this year, according to several foreign education platforms, driven up by the attractive pay packages and roles offered by recruiters at their campuses. The pay packages and roles offered by top...
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Well over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic grew to a global scale, the effects are still hitting universities across the nation hard in the enrollment numbers — especially students from China. In data released earlier this year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln attributed its enrollment decline of 2.7%...
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Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings are the leading global league tables of university performance. Created in 2004, the rankings have grown from just 200 institutions to more than 1,600. They rank research-intensive institutions across a wide range of metrics, which cover teaching, research, industry links and internationalisation. Since the rankings...
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The number of international students enrolled at US institutions has begun to rebound after a pandemic-related drop, a snapshot survey has suggested while Open Doors data has shown further declines in 2020/21. The Open Doors 2021 report showed that in the 2020/21 academic year, 914,095 international students studied...
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Short on time? Here are the highlights: Agents are expected to play an even greater role after the pandemic, given educators’ need to rebuild international enrolments and because of the continuing limits on educator travel overseas.Students and educators alike will also need more assistance than ever...
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Earlier in July the US departments of State and Education published a statement that outlined plans for federal agencies to participate in a coordinated national approach to welcome international students, and scholars to the US. During a country spotlight panel on the US, Anthony Koliha, director...
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Gen Z’s highest priority when applying to university is now finding a program which will take them further after study, the INTO University Partnerships research suggested. Surveying more than 1,200 Gen Z students from 93 countries in August, INTO found 72% of students under 25 believe a university being able to...
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This statistic shows the number of international students that were studying in the United States as of 2020. The numbers are ordered by countries of origin. In the academic year 2019/20, there were 372,532 international students from China studying in the United States. The majority of...
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As international borders reopen with the Covid situation easing, studying abroad is set to grow in the coming years and according to new forecast, over 18 lakh Indian students are set to opt for foreign colleges and universities by 2024. While the demand for studying abroad is increasing and the...
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International Students bring in a better ROI The proportion of Americans who consider college to be very important had fallen from 70 percent in 2013 to 51 percent by 2019. And that was before the shutdowns and confusion of the Covid-19 pandemic. The current marketing aid...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a meeting with Nunzio Quacquarelli, the CEO and Managing Director of QS Quacquarelli Symonds. The British company specializing in the analysis of higher education institutions around the world. Sharing an image from the meeting Modi said, “Had a productive meeting with...
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Many students apply to study abroad on their own on the basis of all the information available online. At the same time, they must bear in mind that their efforts pay off in a very small percentage of cases and that the majority of students...
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Some 41% of universities around the world are expecting an increase in their international undergraduate enrolment for the 2021/22 academic year, research has suggested. Of the 165 institutional respondents in 23 countries, 48% said they were allowing entry to new international students for the 2021/22 academic...
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One size does not fit all when considering potential agent partners. Universities must choose carefully based on their selection criteria and intuition and to work with a select group of agents in each country who share their values and goals. Signing an agreement is only the...
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The primary appeal of agent partnerships for universities is the influence agents have on prospective international students, especially in the mega-markets of China and India. A well-managed and dedicated agent network can serve as eyes and ears on the ground in key markets, an important...
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India holds the 2nd rank in leading the country of origin of International students and a local representative of your university in the country would only promote your student recruitment goals. With this intent, the University of Illinois system is preparing for the upcoming student...
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Replacing a legacy IT system can attract more prospective students, simplify the admissions process, increase conversions and promote student retention while engaging with alumni and other key stakeholders. More and more higher education institutions (HEIs) are now adopting Customer Relationship Management systems to attract, engage and...
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With University campuses opening international students are ready to move from virtual classes to on-campus classes. In the current pandemic situation as well, about 89% are willing to quarantine on arrival, with 24% willing to pay the full cost of quarantine. This willingness to pursue...
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Vis-a-vis the approximate 40 flights we used to operate to the USA before the Presidential proclamation, we could operate 11 flights per week to USA in July, 2021. The frequency is being increased to 22 from 7th August, 2021. - Air India stated confirming it’s...
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After the first year of a UG degree, a certificate will be awarded. On completion of the second year, a diploma will be awarded while the three-year programme completion will lead to a Bachelor's Degree. Imagine this situation. A student realises that he/she does not have...
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USA is ready to make its path to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. A joint statement by the Biden Administration and the U.S. Departments of State and Education clearly identified key points that would help ameliorate the education of International students bringing them back to...
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With the eye of the storm behind us, students from India are getting ready to reinvigorate their travel to study in Canada. International students have an advantage over permanent residents to work for any employer in Canada and gain invaluable Canadian work experience, Indians have...
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Students from around the world are eager to study at U.S. colleges in the upcoming fall semester after the COVID-19 pandemic confined many of them to their home countries and left some attending virtual classes in the wee hours of the morning. Now, getting to campus...
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Canada has taken a gradual approach to lifting restrictions. Those now allowed to travel into the country include international students as well. But new travel rules are around the corner! Canada could announce its new COVID-19 travel measures as soon as tomorrow. Canada introduced travel restrictions in March 2020...
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Our in-country representatives are the easiest plug-in that institutions can have in their international marketing strategy – they do not have to invest in an office or hire a single person. Everything happens literally on the Market Entry platform – the university gets a dedicated...
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The Fall intake for the USA regains full force as the American Embassy has worked actively to make this possible. "Since June 14, thousands of students have secured visa appointments for July and August. Thousands of appointments remain available and we will open thousands more...
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Will enrollment of international students at U.S. colleges and universities bounce back in the upcoming academic year? That’s a question being asked across the higher education landscape right now, as a new report in the Institute of International Education (IIE)’s COVID -19 Snapshot Survey Series, points to...
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CBSE Class 12 board exams have been cancelled, but the big question now is how will Class 12 results be evaluated? Here's the answer. The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, has cancelled the class 12th board exams. The decision was taken by PM Narendra Modi...
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Lack of examinations makes it difficult for students to be evaluated on a fair ground among peers when applying for overseas education. Students will be awarded marks based on a thorough evaluation of coursework and previously completed assessments. What happens when students miss their dream...
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They should furnish visa, admission receipts, or any such relevant documents Students who have secured admission in colleges or universities abroad, as well as those who want to travel to other countries for work, will be vaccinated on priority basis from June 1. The National Health Mission...
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Enrolment of domestic students at University is on a year on year low. Most universities are looking forward to fill these seats with international students. Are you looking for a bridge to fill this gap? source : https://bit.ly/3jzmLLx ...
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Hosted by ICEF, join Abhijit Zaveri Managing Director of Career Mosaic Pvt. Ltd. while he shares a market update from India, discussing current and future trends, recovery strategies for the Indian study-abroad market and what prospective students and their families are expecting as we move...
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At least 70% of South East Asia’s top talent travelled to the USA for their STEM education in 2019/20. Did your university get a taste of these high numbers from India, Bangladesh and Nepal? Get in touch to explore and expand. Source : bit.ly/3dApEb6 ...
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Remarkably, more than half of all international students in the US in 2019/20 were enrolled or working in STEM fields. By comparison, the number of international students studying or working in business and management and the number of international students studying or working in the...
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When examining how rankings impact and inform a university’s reputation and its access to these advantages, it’s important to consider how students view rankings and what they believe this means about an institution’s reputation. The 2020 QS International Student Survey analysis reveals that 78% think...
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The last thing students need now is a sense of frustration about not knowing enough about visas, admission requirements, or COVID protocols. A dedicated landing page of FAQs, as well as a chat/phone/email button they can use to submit questions easily, is a must. So...
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