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THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026 Released

New results show continued strength in science and engineering, alongside the fastest growth in humanities and social sciences across Asia.

UK Scraps International Student Targets in Favour of Overseas Education Hubs

Under the new International Education Strategy, ministers drop numerical targets for overseas student recruitment and instead prioritise increasing education exports to £40bn a year by 2030.

Uzbekistan Introduces Employer-Funded University Education With Guaranteed Job Placement

The new framework establishes employer-funded education models aligned with workforce demand and guaranteed job placement.

Medical Education Should Incorporate National Health Priorities, Says WHO National Professional Officer

Interview with Turana Aliyeva, WHO National Professional Officer for Disability, Rehabilitation, and Assistive Technologies, on adapting medical education to national health priorities

Japan Prioritizes STEM Over Humanities, Requiring Its Humanities-Dominated Private Universities to Restructure

The government will offer billions in funding for institutions that add new science and engineering faculties or redesign curricula to boost STEM enrollment.

More College Students Are Double Majoring to Stay Competitive in Evolving Job Market

Having more majors ‘gives you a competitive edge,’ many undergrads believe

No More “Budget Seats”: Latvia Hands Universities Financial Autonomy

Nationwide reform replaces “per-student” model with results-oriented funding tied to graduate success and institutional efficiency.

Uzbekistan Moves to Phase In Qualification-Based Employment System

Under a new presidential decree, Uzbekistan restructures vocational education governance, strengthens labor market alignment, and sets qualification-based hiring standards.

Russia Introduces “Work-or-Repay” Obligation for State-Funded Medical Residents

Residents of state-funded medical programs will be required to work in clinics for up to three years or reimburse the government for the cost of their training.

Amid Spike in Foreign Student Applications, Iceland Seeks Tougher Immigration Rules

Draft legislation targets misuse of student permits, introduces higher academic thresholds, limits post-study stay to one year, and harmonizes rules with other Nordic nations.

2026 Global Employability Rankings Out Now: Which Universities Are Producing the Most Work-Ready Graduates?

The latest edition of the Global Employability University Ranking, based on insights from employers across 32 countries, reveals the institutions most valued for graduate readiness.

Transparency or Targeting? Florida’s Plan to Publish College Syllabi Sparks Faculty Backlash

New proposal would require public universities to post syllabi and reading lists online 45 days before classes begin.

Slovakia Passes Law Allowing University Students to Earn Credits from Alternative Learning

The new law recognizes micro-courses, internships, and informal education as part of degree programs.

Cambridge’s ‘Publishing Futures’ Report Warns of Pressure on Academic Publishing

Rising submission volumes, financial strains, inequities, and outdated reward systems challenge the global research ecosystem, says the Cambridge University Press “Publishing Futures” report.

Students in Japan May Soon Enter University without Choosing a Major

At Tohoku University’s new “Gateway College,” undergraduates will spend their first two years exploring both humanities and sciences before choosing a specialization in their third year.

Seven Universities Reject Trump’s Higher Education Funding ‘Compact,’ with Two Still Weighing Proposal

From MIT to the University of Arizona, schools have rejected the Trump Administration’s 10-point compact that ties federal funding to ideological and policy changes on campus.

University Tuition Fees in England Will Rise with Inflation from 2026

The government also plans to reintroduce maintenance grants and expand lifelong learning opportunities, while allowing only high-performing universities to charge maximum fees.