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Czech Republic
Falling demand for private universities and collegesMIP subscribers only
29 Oct 2012Updates | Higher education | 31 October 2012
Enrolments in Czech private universities and colleges are in decline. To become competitive, or merely survive, universities need to internationalise and implement lifelong education courses.
France
Top students reveal preferred employersMIP subscribers only
26 Oct 2012Updates | Higher education | 31 October 2012
A survey by a leading market researcher in France reveals the preferred companies targeted by students from the country’s top business and engineering schools as future employers. Despite the pessimis ...
India
Release of updated Approval Process Handbook for technical education sectorMIP subscribers only
26 Oct 2012Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Higher education | 31 October 2012
The All India Council for Technical Education has released an updated guide for higher education institutions about the approval process for establishing and operating Australian qualifications in Ind ...
United States of America
Insights into the millennial generation’s decision-making process for university selectionMIP subscribers only
26 Oct 2012Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | 31 October 2012
Recent youth market research identifies key themes influencing the millennial generation’s selection of a university, shedding light on how tertiary institutions can tailor their recruitment efforts.
Taiwan
Increased focus on English skills in university entrance examsMIP subscribers only
26 Oct 2012Updates | Schools | Higher education | 14 November 2012
Taiwan will gradually introduce a stronger element of English language testing for university entrance examinations undertaken by high school students, planned over two phases in 2013–15. English test ...
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EAIE conference reveals trends in international higher educationMIP subscribers only
26 Oct 2012Updates | Higher education | 31 October 2012
Key trends shaping international higher education were explored at this year’s European Association for International Education conference. Topics ranged from Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to s ...
Saudi Arabia
New scheme employs 1200 women in technical and vocational rolesMIP subscribers only
22 Oct 2012Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | 31 October 2012
A new initiative is increasing the number of women in the Saudi workforce, with 1200 women now working in operation and maintenance positions at government and education institutions.
Philippines
Training key to expanding business process outsourcingMIP subscribers only
19 Oct 2012Updates | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | 31 October 2012
The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in the Philippines is investing heavily in training and development to upskill its current and potential workforce to meet the demands of overseas clien ...
Czech Republic
Foreign universities growing in number and popularityMIP subscribers only
19 Oct 2012Updates | Higher education | 31 October 2012
More students are enrolling in the growing number of foreign universities operating in the Czech Republic. Despite high tuition fees, Czech students see value in obtaining an international education l ...
Japan
Interest in study abroad on the riseMIP subscribers only
12 Oct 2012Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
Japanese senior high school and higher education students are attending study abroad fairs in increasing numbers, shaking off negative perceptions of being inward-looking.

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