UK overtakes US as top choice for Chinese students: survey
The report says it's thanks to the UK's shorter academic programs and relatively stable political environment.
EDUCATION
China surpasses US for first time in number of universities listed in latest Global 2000 university rankings
Chinese institutions now account for 17 percent of the list, up from 324 last year to 346 this year, while the number of ranked US universities dropped from 329 to 319. However,…
Chinese Harvard graduate denies nepotism allegations
Ms. Jiang, a native of Qingdao in Shandong province, represented the graduating class during the commencement ceremony on May 29. Following her speech, some Chinese netizens…
Malaysian agency to stop sending students for further studies to US
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the decision was made given the uncertainties of policies under the current US administration.
‘Study manga’ makes easy reading out of Japanese educational content
While the popular genres of history and biography are expanding their range of themes, some study manga are tackling medical and social issues, and attracting readers of all ages.
Indonesian state university entrance exam organizers vow to stamp out mass cheating
In a press conference on May 27, Eduart Wolok, emphasized that the committee’s oversight efforts would continue beyond the testing phase and into the university re-registration…
Nepal to offer free visas to attract foreign students
To improve the overall quality and management of higher education, the government plans to introduce an umbrella law aimed at streamlining university operations. The law is…
Several Chinese provinces to adopt AI surveillance to ensure safe, fair national college entrance exams
Among the provinces are Jiangxi and Hubei, which are introducing artificial intelligence-powered surveillance systems in exam rooms this year.
Illegal hill cutting threatens Bangladesh’s Bandarban school
Locals allege the illegal activity is causing serious harm to the local environment and disrupting classroom activities.
China condemns US plans to revoke Chinese student visas
Such "politically motivated and discriminatory" practice will only further undermine its international image and national credibility, says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning.