South Korea expands Korean education center in Paraguay
South Korea’s Ministry of Education has expanded and relocated its Korean Education Center in Paraguay amid growing demand for Korean-language education in the South American country.
Chungnam National University to launch Korean-language program in Uzbekistan
Chungnam National University of South Korea will launch a Korean-language higher education program in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, in the second half of this year.
EU's youth unemployment and education rates improve
Based on the official statistics from the European Union, youth participation in work and education increased in 2025.
Türkiye's president reverses decision to shut down Istanbul Bilgi University
President Erdogan has withdrawn a controversial decision to close Istanbul Bilgi University following public backlash and protests by students and lecturers demanding the university’s reopening.
University of Manchester to offer work placements for all undergraduate students
The University of Manchester plans to provide all undergraduates with work placement opportunities, regardless of their degree subject, as part of efforts to better prepare students for the challenges of the modern job market.
Are humanities degrees useless?
Humanities-related university degrees are facing a decline in popularity among students and even the universities themselves. But is this decline actually justified?
Meta and Broadcom launch $125 million research hub at UCLA
The new partnership of Meta, Broadcom, Applied Materials and Synopsys will support research in chip design, manufacturing, software and equipment at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.
Harvard College to cap number of A grades
A mandatory cap on A grades will be introduced at Harvard College beginning in 2027, as the university moves to combat decades of grade inflation and restore the value of academic achievement.
South Korea to launch 130 online language lessons for migrant students
South Korea’s Ministry of Education announced Wednesday that it will add 130 new online Korean language lessons to help students with migrant backgrounds better adapt to school life and follow classroom instruction more effectively.
South Korea to send 93 teachers to 13 countries
The South Korean Ministry of Education will dispatch 93 Korean-language teachers to 13 countries this year to support the growing global demand for Korean-language education, particularly in regions with limited teaching resources.
China allocates 45.8b yuan to support preschool education
China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) has allocated 45.8 billion yuan (about $6.7 billion) in funds to support preschool education development in 2026
AI in primary schools in China
Chovan Century City Experimental School has built a smart education system that turns technology from a teaching aid into a learning companion for students.
New British school will open in Singapore
In August 2026, the London-based Heath House Prep School, which offers a conventional British education will launch a campus in Singapore.
10 hardest exams in the world
10 hardest exams in the world: China’s Gaokao ranks first among the world’s toughest exams, while the list also includes several highly competitive academic and professional tests known for their intense preparation process and low pass rates
Education World Forum started
Education World Forum 2026 held in London unites countries to reimagine and improve learning worldwide.
King’s College London and Cranfield University announce merger deal
King’s College London and Cranfield University have agreed to merge by 2027, creating one of the United Kingdom’s largest universities with around 47,000 students and significantly expanding its global research capacity.
New Engineering School based on the TUM model opened in Azerbaijan
The AZCON School of Engineering and Technology (AZSET), established under Azerbaijan Technical University, will operate with the support of “TUMint,” the international academic partnership platform of the Technical University of Munich in Germany.
