More College Students Are Double Majoring to Stay Competitive in Evolving Job Market
Having more majors ‘gives you a competitive edge,’ many undergrads believe
South Korean Universities Turned Away 45 Applicants in the 2025 Intake as Disciplinary Histories Become Decisive in Admissions
All universities in South Korea will be required to factor school violence records into admissions beginning in 2026.
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.
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.
Unclear Visa Policies Emerge as Top Threat to Student Mobility, IDP Research Finds
While Australia continues to attract the largest share of international students, shifting government policies are denting confidence in traditional destinations like the UK and US.
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Rising submission volumes, financial strains, inequities, and outdated reward systems challenge the global research ecosystem, says the Cambridge University Press “Publishing Futures” report.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.
Georgia Moves to Shorten Higher Education Duration
The reform concept proposes the introduction of a 3+1 model and the modernization of university standards.
Employment of Recent University Graduates in Europe: Where Are Job Prospects Strongest?
EU Graduate Employment Rates Range from 63.5% in Turkey to 93.7% in Bulgaria Amid Intense Competition and Gender Gaps.
UK Scales Back Graduate Visa Duration for International Graduates from 2027
Government confirms shortening Graduate Route to 18 months and raising financial requirements for students, alongside new pathways for graduate entrepreneurs.
Harvard Report Reveals Students Skipping Class and Still Earning High Grades
A new report from Harvard University faculty confirms a sharp decline in student engagement and academic rigor, linking the problem directly to grade inflation.
Nobel Laureates Call for Government Support to Revitalize Japan’s Research Environment
Recent Nobel Prize winners from Japan warn that declining university funding and unstable academic jobs are undermining Japan’s ability to sustain world-class scientific innovation.
