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🆕 Only top 500 universities in the World University Rankings are allowed to set up their branches in Vietnam Such is a salient point of Decree 124/2024/ND-CP dated October 5, 2024, which is designated to revise several articles of Decree 86 on foreign investment in the education sector. This regulation has created debates about whether Vietnam is attracting or restricting foreign investment in the university sector. Is this regulation appropriate in the context that each year Vietnam has about hundred of thousands of students studying aboard and the amount of money Vietnamese students have to pay to study abroad each year is up to to tens of billions of dollars? In addition, this Decree 124 also adds more cumbersome administrative procedure when requiring the Department of Education and Training ("DOET") must seek opinions from the Ministry of Education and Training ("MOET") before issuing the Operating License for the case that the educational institutions teaching foreign programs. Previously, this was under the authority of the DOET, but now, the DOET must seek the MOET's opinion. Just one sentence added, but anyone who has done the application will know that it would take you a year with back-and-forth. Who understands this suffering???

🚨 #Taiwan became the fifth-largest source of international students in the #UnitedStates. 1️⃣ Taiwan became the fifth largest source of international students in the United States during the 2023-2024 academic year, behind only India🇮🇳, China🇨🇳, South Korea🇰🇷 and Canada🇨🇦. 2️⃣ Number of students this year increased 6.1 percent to 23,157, accounting for 2.1 percent of the total, data from the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange showed. 3️⃣ That continued a trend of annual increases that began in 2015, except during 2019 to 2021 due to COVID-19, and made Taiwan the fifth largest sender of international students to the U.S🇺🇸., vaulting it above Vietnam, which ranked sixth. 4️⃣ The largest portion of Taiwanese students in the U.S. (43.1 percent) in the 2023-2024 academic year were enrolled in graduate programs, with Taiwan ranking as the eighth largest foreign source of graduate/ Master's level students. 5️⃣ American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has arranged events across Taiwan🇹🇼 to promote studying in America🇺🇸 from Nov18-22, including seminars, a virtual education fair, and a six-video series featuring Taiwanese students studying or working in America. FOLLOW CATS ON X FOR MORE SUCH INSIGHTS 👇🏻 https://x.com/CATS_2024

NU degree recognized in China NU has officially received accreditation from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), under the Chinese Ministry of Education, El.kz cites nu.edu.kz. Previously, NU was not listed among Kazakhstani institutions recognized by this Center. The CSCSE evaluates and accredits foreign degrees and certificates to promote international educational exchange and research collaboration. “If a university is verified by this centre, it means that the diploma obtained from this university is recognized in China. As a result, graduates from this accredited university could get a job in China with the diploma, because the Ministry of Education in China officially verified this university” noted Lili Zhang, an instructor at NU’s School of Sciences and Humanities. With this accreditation, Chinese graduates of NU will have no difficulty securing employment in their home country, as their degrees will now be recognized by Chinese employers. Andrey Filchenko, a department head at the School of Sciences and Humanities, added, “The implications are that now Chinese students will see study at NU as a legitimate undertaking, and most importantly - they can now apply for the Chinese government scholarships for such studies. This can and should be a positive factor in recruiting more international students from China.” Currently, nine Chinese students have graduated from NU, while 25 more are pursuing their studies at the university. https://lnkd.in/dbZaTuiD

Have you ever wondered how different countries define international education differently? In the UK, we refer to it as TNE when we issue degrees abroad, while in China, it's called 'internationalisation at home.' When it comes to student exchange, Chinese students choose to study part of their degrees in the UK, which is referred to as international student recruitment. Staff exchange involves Chinese staff visiting UK universities as visiting scholars and British staff delivering lectures and workshops at Chinese universities. It's interesting to see how these practices are labeled differently in different countries and what it means critically. This could also mean that we could consider the practice of international education differently? Higher Education Connected: International Education Dave Amor Mark Garratt FCIM Dr Anthony Manning Dr Vicky Lewis Chris Harris Susan 🇬🇧 Fang #tne #internationaleducation #china #ukuniversities #studentrecruitment #edi

This is an interesting review of China's higher education ties and strategies in Southeast Asia by XUE Song Brice Tseen Fu Lee The ASEAN region is a complex field where a variety of actors are engaged in regional and national HE cooperation programmes. An interesting space to watch!

Some reflections from the #thepielive conference 1) I (we) already started accepting the fact that geopolitics runs international education. This should not be right. Education should not become a tool of politics where universities and students become the victims in the end. 2) TNE should be at the forefront of a university's internationalisation strategy if we are serious about sustainability and equal collaborative partnerships. The success of TNE lies in the mutual benefits of the partnership, instead of a one-sided student recruitment practice. 3) No one should ignore China. Chinese students have the highest completion and retention rate among all international students; they are not price-sensitive or dependent on visa policies either. 4) The Chinese government continues to attract top talents to return to China to work by offering supportive policies and funds; now China has also started moving into a new phase of running MoE-approved single degree courses at PG and PhD levels for its industry force in China. So less Chinese students need to go abroad for PG study gradually. 5) If you are in QS's top 100 universities, there is still potential for a branch campus for you in China, where the Chinese government or local partner will fund the infrastructure and invest in the resources; you will have a minimum investment in the branch campus initiative and the associated financial risk. 6) If you are recruiting 3,000 Chinese students this year; will you still have the same number in 10 years? Who is responsible for long-term sustainability? 7) International education should not only focus on what is happening now; but where you/we stand in 10 years. #intled #tne #china #ukuniversities

🎉I’m thrilled to share that I had the incredible opportunity to help organize and execute a groundbreaking event in the education sector! 🎊 The 2024 Annual Conference of the International Education Division of the Chinese Society of Education, along with the 5th Beijing Foreign Studies University Forum on Comparative and International Education, has just concluded in Beijing! 🎉 This forum brought together over 600 educators, researchers, school leaders, and teachers from across China, all gathering to discuss the critical role of international education in shaping the future of global learning. 🌐 The theme of the event was "The Mission and Responsibility of International Education in a Globalized World," highlighting the importance of cross-cultural collaboration in education. During the conference, we explored key topics related to educational reform, the future of international exchange, and the strategies needed to enhance global educational cooperation. 📚 One of the highlights was the release of Professor Wang Dinghua’s "Series of Observations and Research on Sino-U.S. Education," which offers valuable insights for strengthening educational dialogue between China and other countries. 📖 📢 As both an organizer and a participant, I was truly inspired by the depth of discussion and the opportunity to connect with such a diverse group of education professionals. The event served as a platform for exchanging ideas and experiences, and it reinforced the importance of fostering global partnerships to advance education worldwide. 🚀 Looking ahead, I’m excited to continue working together with colleagues from around the world to promote educational collaboration and contribute to the growth of international learning communities! 💪 #GlobalEducation #InternationalExchange #EducationalCollaboration #AcademicEvent

The signalling effect of #TNE qualifications in #China relative to degrees from elite Chinese #universities and other routes was discussed in this interesting Centre for Global Higher Education webinar led by Anan Chen today. For those with or interested in developing Sino-UK collaborative ventures this is well worth watching. https://lnkd.in/ekiFjfX4

Studying your postgraduate courses in Asia can make a lot of sense when there is enough financial backing. This has also posed a serious challenge for some international students, making it difficult for them to achieve the heights of their academic goals. How about I tell you about the latest scholarship offer currently available in China?

#Scholarships The Yunnan University (YNU) Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) – High-Level Postgraduate scholarship Program for 2025 affords a improbable alternative for worldwide college students to pursue Master’s and Doctoral levels in China. This article supplies detailed insights into the YNU-excessive stage postgrad scholarship program, together with advantages, eligibility, application procedures, and deadlines.