The Syrian conflict has disrupted education for millions, threatening a generation’s future. Now, with the fall of the Assad regime, there is a critical opportunity to rebuild and reform the education system, but the path forward is complicated by new power dynamics and competing interests. The post Rebuilding Syria’s Education System: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities appeared first on WENR ..read more

Ari Mihael, Director of Educational Standards at WES, discusses how digital document transmission has revolutionized academic credential evaluations. The post Insights on Global Academic Credential Trends: An Interview with Ari Mihael, Director of Educational Standards at WES appeared first on WENR ..read more

With 1.3 million students abroad, India ranks as the second-largest source of international students, following China. Outbound mobility has surged, especially to the “Big Four” destinations—Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US. However, Indian students are now increasingly studying in other countries, and India is emerging as a growing educational hub itself. The post India’s Moment: An Examination of Student Mobility from and to a Key Player appeared first on WENR ..read more

Hans de Wit, a leading expert in international higher education, shares his insights on navigating global challenges and the evolving landscape of academic mobility. The post Navigating Change: Hans de Wit on the Future of International Higher Education appeared first on WENR ..read more

The 2024 IIE Open Doors Report, along with the Fall Enrollment Snapshot Survey, reveals trends in U.S. international student enrollment for 2023-24, set against political uncertainty following Donald Trump's election. Despite global challenges, the report highlights positive trends in U.S. student hosting and global migration. The post Slowing Growth and Uncertainty: A Look at IIE’s Open Doors Report 2024 and What the Future Might Hold appeared first on WENR ..read more

In an interview with WENR, Larissa Bezo, President and CEO of CBIE, discusses Canada’s international education challenges, key survey findings, and strategies for supporting international students. As a GLOW ED award recipient, she shares her vision for the sector’s future. The post Navigating the Changing Landscape of International Education: Larissa Bezo on Challenges, Diversity, and Canada’s Global Commitment appeared first on WENR ..read more

As threats to academic freedom escalate globally, many scholars are seeking refuge in North America. The Scholars at Risk’s Free to Think 2024 report reveals a staggering 391 attacks on the academic community, prompting a significant wave of academic migration in search of safer environments. The post Fleeing Attacks on Academic Freedom, Scholars Look to North America for Refuge appeared first on WENR ..read more

Outbound student mobility from Ghana has grown significantly, with the U.K. and U.S. being the most popular study destinations, followed by Canada, Germany, and increasingly China. Recent visa restrictions may lead to a decline in the number of Ghanaian students in the U.K. The post International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa, Part 3: Trends in Ghana appeared first on WENR ..read more

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and its second-largest economy, has seen its outbound student mobility quadruple over two decades, reaching nearly 85,000 in 2021. While Western destinations remain popular, an increasing number of Nigerian students are now pursuing education in China. The post International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa: Trends in Nigeria — Part 2 appeared first on WENR ..read more

Sub-Saharan Africa will become an increasingly important recruitment market for international students. This article, the first part of a three-part series, explores general developments in sub-Saharan Africa. The post International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa: Trends in Nigeria and Ghana — Part 1 appeared first on WENR ..read more