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Germany
German universities to phase out tuition fees in 2014MIP subscribers only
27 Sep 2013Updates | Higher education
Undergraduate degrees will be free across Germany from 2014 when Bavaria and Lower Saxony follow other German states in abolishing tuition fees. Fees will remain in place for certain postgraduate prog ...
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Massive Open Online Courses catch on in EuropeMIP subscribers only
26 Sep 2013Updates | Higher education
Despite a cautious start, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are expanding across Europe as institutions and educators look to reach a wider audience and identify commercial opportunities. Several di ...
Thailand
Australian assistance to strengthen Thailand’s vocational education sectorMIP subscribers only
24 Sep 2013Updates | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET)
The Thai Ministry of Education is speeding up efforts to update the country’s education system, having identified a need for comprehensive reforms to meet the expectations of young people, parents and ...
Italy
Young Italians target English language skills and overseas work experienceMIP subscribers only
17 Sep 2013Updates | ELICOS
Tough economic conditions and increasing employer demands are leading a push for greater English language proficiency in Italy. The study and work opportunities offered under Australia’s Working Holid ...
Singapore
National University of Singapore ranked as top Asian university MIP subscribers only
16 Sep 2013Updates | Higher education
The National University of Singapore (NUS) secured its position as Asia’s top university after being ranked 24th in the 2013 QS World University Rankings, two places ahead of the University of Hong Ko ...
Russia
Russian Government push to improve university rankingsMIP subscribers only
13 Sep 2013Updates | Higher education
The Russian Government has sponsored the ‘5–100’ project in an effort to propel selected Russian universities into the Top 100 universities in world rankings. Fifteen Russian universities will receive ...
Thailand
Education opportunities in regional areas of ThailandMIP subscribers only
13 Sep 2013Updates | Higher education
A recent Austrade outreach campaign promoting and marketing Australian education to regional universities in the northeastern part of Thailand in Khon Kaen and Mahasarakham provinces has identified un ...
Philippines
Strong growth in visas granted to Philippine studentsMIP subscribers only
10 Sep 2013Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
The Philippines recorded the highest percentage growth among all markets for Australian education in financial year 2012–13, showing a 35.3 per cent growth rate in offshore and onshore grants, accordi ...
Czech Republic
Dissatisfied Czech students target foreign universitiesMIP subscribers only
10 Sep 2013Updates | Higher education
Czech university students have condemned the lack of education reform despite government promises. They say classrooms remain crowded due to poor funding and courses are too heavily-based on theoretic ...
Singapore
Singapore Grand Prix training partnership renewed, and 97 Singapore-Industry Scholarships awardedMIP subscribers only
9 Sep 2013Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
Singapore Grand Prix has renewed its partnership with the Institute of Technical Education to offer more training and work opportunities for students during the Formula One event in September. Separat ...

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