The Trump administration has told US colleges to limit international undergraduate students to 15% of their total enrollment, according to a 10-point memo shared by the White House. The memo also specifies that no more than 5% of students can come from any one country. The memo urges universities to ensure incoming classes comply with
With over three decades of experience in the education sector, Satyajeet Singh, Chief Business Officer at The Narayana Group, has carved a distinguished career in marketing, operations, and business development. His journey spans senior leadership roles at some of India’s most prominent educational institutions and edtech leaders, including Unacademy, Allen Career Institute, NMIMS, and Resonance.
Dr. Dorish Chitson, Founder and CEO of Overseas Education Centre (OVEC), has dedicated her life to transforming the dreams of Mauritian students into global realities. With an academic background spanning Geography, Law, and the Social Science of Development—earned through her studies in France and the UK—she brings a unique, interdisciplinary lens to international education. Before
A top French business school is stepping in to support international students caught in the chaos of new US visa restrictions. Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) has announced it will fast-track applications for students whose plans to study in the United States have been disrupted following the suspension of visa interviews — a move that
Fifree, the publisher of Fifreedomtoday, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sim Institute to provide interactive digital educational simulations. This collaboration aims to make Sim Institute’s educational simulations accessible to a broader audience through Fifreedomtoday’s digital platforms, including its website and social media channels. The first outcome of this partnership is the “Coffee Shop
A dynamic leader and visionary in early childhood education, Natasha Shaikh committed to creating nurturing, inspiring environments for young children. As the Co-Founder & CEO of Kinder Castle Nursery and the Founder of Rainbow Valley Nursery and Kids Unlimited, Natasha has made a significant impact on the industry. Her passion for holistic development, coupled with
The United Kingdom has announced changes to its student visa requirements, effective January 2025. As of the new year, international students will need to demonstrate increased financial resources to secure a student visa. Increased Maintenance FundsThe UK government has raised the required maintenance funds by 11.17%. Students applying for a UK student visa will now
New Zealand is fast becoming a leading destination for overseas students. International students also pick New Zealand to experience the Kiwi lifestyle, as a safe location to push personal boundaries, and, in certain cases, to pursue long-term or permanent residency prospects. Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds said that New Zealand’s international education sector
Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, participated in a high-level panel discussion titled ‘Empowering Girls for Climate Action’ alongside ministers and key decision-makers at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) at the ICESCO Pavilion, Blue Zone, held in Baku, Azerbaijan recently. This year’s conference, themed ‘In Solidarity for a Green World’,
A recent report from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) confirms that the United States continues to be the leading destination for international students pursuing business education. The findings, part of GMAC’s 2024 Application Trends Survey, reveal a significant 12% increase in global applications to business schools, marking a rebound after a two-year decline. The
