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The latest education market news from our UK and local country staff and from selected external sources, focusing on issues affecting UK education, from changes to higher education policy and student visa procedures, to competitor analysis and media coverage.

China to continue its support towards Sri Lanka’s development

The government of China has pledged an additional £114 million towards development activities in Sri Lanka
South Asia
05/06/2017

Kuwait Ministry of Social Affairs disclosed plans to sign a protocol of cooperation between Kuwait Airways and Ministry of higher education for overseas scholarships

Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Subeeh disclosed plans to sign a protocol of cooperation between Kuwait...
Middle East & Africa
05/06/2017

World Bank assistance of US$ 100 million towards Sri Lankan Higher education

The World Bank has granted US$100 million financial support towards improving Sri Lanka’s Higher education sector
South Asia
05/06/2017

University of Cape Coast signs MoU to establish Institute of Forensic Sciences

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat Forensic Sciences...
Middle East & Africa
02/06/2017

Recommended universities list for self-funded students is now published in Qatar

Following the recent news about the new scholarship list in Qat
Middle East & Africa
31/05/2017

Latest study abroad market trends in Japan – insights from study abroad agents

The British Council Japan recently conducted face to face meetings with a number of major study abroad agents in Japan...
East Asia
31/05/2017

What will Macron mean for Higher Education in France?

It is not yet known what impact Macron’s appointment as President will have on French Higher Education.
Europe
31/05/2017

Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education publishes new subjects & University list for UK HE Institutions

The Ministry of Higher Education Kuwait has announced an updated subject list and inclusion of some UK HE Institutions.
Middle East & Africa
29/05/2017

International schools sector growing in Malaysia

The international school sector in Malaysia is still growing with reports of at least seven new schools due to open in...
East Asia
26/05/2017

New government scholarship list 2017 is now published in Qatar

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar has announced a new list for scholarships earlier this week.
Middle East & Africa
25/05/2017

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