International Education in the News

For American Students in China, Some Risks, No Regrets

In the 2012-2013 academic year, over 14,000 American students studied in China. How has their time abroad changed them and what might their impact be? 343 Americans surveyed. — Foreign Policy

Survey Shows U.S. and Canadian Universities Struggle to Communicate to Prospective International Students

Research conducted by Study Portals and the British Council looks at the world’s top 1,000 universities’ recruitment process through the eyes of international students. — Studyportals.eu

More U.S., UK Students Wish to Travel Than Study Abroad, Shows Report

The British Council’s Broadening Horizons report has found a greater interest in study abroad among U.S. students than their UK counterparts. — The PIE News

35,000 IIE participants in 2014; Up 5,000 From Previous Year

This article provides a snapshot of IIE’s work and growth in 2014, drawing from the IIE 2014 Annual Report and other sources. — The PIE News

A Global Education Opens Doors, but Leaves Many Shut Out

Opportunities to gain global skills should be available to all, but expanding diversity in study abroad continues to elude many U.S. campuses. — Chronicle of Higher Education

Why Learning Abroad Matters

In an attempt to better understand why learning abroad matters for students, 11 Australian universities recently participated in a study of the early career benefits of learning abroad programs. — University World News

37 Countries Start the Process of Protecting Schools and Universities During Conflict

By joining the Safe Schools Declaration on May 29, 2015, countries have agreed to endorse and use new Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict. — GCPEA