How do PhD students differ from master’s students? Why are they studying to postgraduate level? And what are they looking to get out of their courses? Our latest infographic compares master’s and PhD students to find out what makes them tick:
International student enrolment in Canada grew by almost 10% last year, according to a report from the Canadian Bureau for International Education. There were 353,570 international students in Canada in 2015, an increase of 8% on 2014. These statistics, however, only refer to those who hold a permit for extended studies. If the data included
This year, the number of Indian students in the USA has grown by 25% to reach its highest-recorded level since 1999. According to a report by the Institute of International Education (IIE), around 165,918 students are currently enrolled in the country, up from 132,888 in 2015. The news comes after a huge decline in the
As we’ve previously discussed, the burgeoning middle class in a number of African nations looks likely to cause an increase in international students seeking educational opportunities abroad. Our latest report explores three of the major up-and-coming international student exporters in the continent: Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. Below we’ve summarised what students from each of these
Our latest report explores the motivations of international students from emerging markets for student recruitment, looking at how they differ from more established, traditional recruitment regions. Three of the most interesting countries in the survey are Bangladesh, Pakistan and Turkey, the students of which often make surprising choices when it comes to higher education. For
Despite all the polls suggesting the contrary, Donald Trump has won the US election to become the 45th President of the United States. The shock result sent waves through the higher education community. There will undoubtedly be a significant period of uncertainty until the full effects of this decision become clear. Trump’s campaign never delved