Policy & Economy
public policies and economic developments that influence global higher education
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Korean universities request 3,401 additional med school slots, overshooting gov’t plans
South Korea’s 40 universities with medical schools have requested the Ministry of Education to allow them to admit 3,401 more…
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U.S., Philippines partner to provide higher education opportunities for Burmese youth
On February 29, the United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched the Diversity and…
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USAID to launch $30mln initiative to boost higher education in Philippines
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is set to launch this year a $30-million initiative to help strengthen the…
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Universities chase ‘world class’ status but lack funds
Indonesian universities are mobilising their resources to boost their international competitiveness and achieve “world class” status, the country’s Education, Culture,…
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Japan to Certify Universities & Lure Talented International Students
As part of its efforts to promote internationalization, the Japanese government plans to establish a system to recognize universities in…
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Japan plans to make university tuition free for large families
The Japanese government is planning to make university tuition and related expenses free for households with three or more children…
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Malaysia’s international grads to pay RM450 for pass to work part-time here; RM450 more for each dependent
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — International students who graduated from universities in Malaysia will have to pay RM450 if they…
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Free tuition fees for 600 Palestinian students at public varsities
SEPANG: Tuition fees for more than 600 Palestinian students studying at public universities in Malaysia will be waived for one…
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Industry ties will ensure more graduates earn premium salary, says Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR: The higher education ministry is confident that it is on the right track to increase the percentage of…
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Vietnam wants high-quality human resources training in STEM
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam needs a comprehensive investment strategy and support policies to encourage universities to invest in the education of…
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