Student Success

News and insights on student outcomes, access, retention, wellbeing, and success in higher education.

Platz der Republik - Study in Germany
Germany

Germany's international graduates are more likely to find jobs and stay, report finds

· By H. Yang

International graduates who study in Germany are three times more likely to find employment and stay long term, highlighting universities’ role in addressing STEM shortages.

Artificial Intelligence in Education
Singapore

Singapore to introduce AI literacy requirements across higher education from 2027

· By Eleanor Shaw

Singapore will introduce baseline AI competencies across all higher education institutions from 2027, integrating artificial intelligence skills, ethics, and discipline-specific applications into curricula.

Study at the University of Manchester
United Kingdom

Manchester expands work placements for all undergraduates

· By Eleanor Shaw

The University of Manchester plans to provide practical work experiences for all undergraduates, highlighting growing global pressure on universities to improve employability and adapt to AI-driven labour market changes.

Erasmus Mundus General Assembly Disruption
Belgium

Governance crisis disrupts Erasmus Mundus Association General Assembly

· By H. Yang

The Erasmus Mundus Association’s General Assembly descended into governance crisis after conflicting directives from its leadership triggered disputes over voting legitimacy, EU compliance expectations, and organizational authority.

Graduate Employment
Japan

Japan graduate employment remains near record high at 98%

· By Eleanor Shaw

Japan’s university graduate employment rate remained at a near-record 98% in 2026, driven by labor shortages, population decline, and strong employer demand for young talent across multiple sectors.

Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Japan

Japan launches domestic study abroad pilot to support regional revitalization

· By H. Yang

Japan’s education ministry is introducing a pilot “domestic study abroad” program encouraging students from Tokyo-area universities to study and work in regional communities as part of broader regional revitalization efforts.

Starlink for Education
Brazil

Starlink connects 140 Amazon schools

· By Eleanor Shaw

Starlink has connected 140 remote schools in Brazil’s Amazon region, providing high-speed internet access to more than 14,000 students through a partnership with local nonprofits.

International Baccalaureate organization Washington D.C. Global Center

International Baccalaureate approves new Systems Transformation Pathway

· By H. Yang

The International Baccalaureate will launch its new Systems Transformation Pathway globally by 2030, introducing project-based, interdisciplinary learning focused on real-world challenges, sustainability, leadership, and community-driven problem solving.

St. Paul's Co-educational College
Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong students increasingly stay local as overseas study falls to 14-year low

· By H. Yang

Only 2,671 Hong Kong Secondary 6 graduates studied outside the city in 2025, the lowest level since 2012. Most students stayed in Hong Kong for higher education, supported by strong local universities, subsidized tuition, diversified study options, and changing student demographics, with mainland China now the top external study destination.

Study in Dubai and Dubai's Night View
United Arab Emirates

UAE resumes in-person learning after temporary disruption linked to regional tensions

· By Eleanor Shaw

The UAE resumed in-person learning on April 20 after temporary remote instruction caused by regional tensions, reinforcing its resilience and appeal as an international education hub.