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Latest global higher education news on policy, research, and universities worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence in Education

Canada unveils new national AI strategy with major focus on skills and higher education

· By H. Yang

Canada's new "AI for All" strategy aims to expand AI literacy, provide trusted AI tools to post-secondary students, and strengthen the country's AI workforce and infrastructure.

Sorbonne University, France
Policy, Finance, Admissions, International

France redefines international tuition: a strategic shift with global implications

· By H. Yang

France is raising tuition fees for non-EU students to €2,895 (bachelor’s) and €3,941 (master’s). Despite the increase, it remains cheaper than major study destinations like the US and UK. The change supports France’s “Choose France” strategy to attract talent in key fields like AI and engineering.

St. Paul's Co-educational College
Admissions, Student Success, International

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.

Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Policy, Finance

Uzbekistan introduces U10 – Uzbekistan’s World-Class Universities program and national ranking reform

· By H. Yang

Uzbekistan has introduced the “U10 – Uzbekistan’s World-Class Universities” program to support 10 high-potential institutions with significant research funding and industry-linked scientific clusters, alongside a new national ranking system led by the National Quality Assurance Agency for Education that will tie university performance to funding, strengthen global competitiveness, and improve alignment with labor market needs.

Twin Towers Malaysia
Policy, International

UK unveils Malaysia handbook to streamline transnational education partnerships

· By H. Yang

The UK launches a new handbook on April 22, 2026, to help universities establish transnational education programs in Malaysia, offering step-by-step guidance on accreditation and regulation as both countries deepen collaboration and position Malaysia as a regional education hub.

Indonesia National Flag
Policy, International

Indonesia deepens US ties to power science-driven growth

· By Eleanor Shaw

Indonesia is strengthening higher education ties with the US following talks on 16 April, focusing on dual degrees, research collaboration and skills development in key sectors such as semiconductors and healthcare, as part of a broader push to boost global competitiveness and drive a technology-led economy.

Study in Dubai and Dubai's Night View
Student Success

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.

Birkbeck, University of London
International

Birkbeck to open Bengaluru campus as India expands global higher education access

· By Eleanor Shaw

Birkbeck, University of London is set to establish its first overseas campus in Bengaluru after receiving UGC approval, marking a major step in India’s push to attract global universities. The campus will offer University of London degrees at nearly 60% lower cost than in the UK while maintaining the same academic standards, with additional plans for scholarships and AI-integrated teaching. The move is expected to expand access to international education in India and strengthen India–UK higher education collaboration.

Door with Closed Sign
Finance

Hampshire College closure reflects wider strain on small liberal arts colleges

· By Eleanor Shaw

Hampshire College’s closure reflects a wider crisis in small liberal arts institutions, where declining enrolments and financial pressures are forcing a wave of closures and mergers. Despite its experimental model, the college could not overcome structural funding challenges, mirroring cases such as Marlboro College. The decision highlights a growing sector trend toward managed “teach-outs” and raises questions about the sustainability of institutional diversity in higher education.

Nature Based Education
Governance

Vantara University launches in India with focus on wildlife and veterinary sciences

· By Eleanor Shaw

Vantara University has launched in Jamnagar, India, as a new global institution dedicated to wildlife conservation, veterinary sciences, and applied environmental education.

Study in South Korea Post-study Visa
Policy

South Korea launches 2030 immigration strategy with new visas for skilled workers and international graduates

· By H. Yang

South Korea has launched a 2030 immigration strategy introducing new visas for skilled workers and international graduates while expanding talent retention and regional settlement policies amid demographic decline.