Top subjects in the US
Which subjects are best to study in the US? We delve into some of the top courses and universities in the states to give you inspiration for your own research.
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What projects is IIE involved with at the moment to support refugees? In 2012, IIE launched the Syria Consortium for Higher Education in Crisis to provide Syrian students whose education was disrupted by crisis with an opportunity to begin or continue their studies in a safe environment and provide them with the skills needed to rebuild their country in the future. The Consortium has provided more than 150 scholarships to Syrians
Which subjects are best to study in the US? We delve into some of the top courses and universities in the states to give you inspiration for your own research.
US universities hold eight of the top 10 positions in a list of institutions that have produced the most Nobel Prize Laureates since the year 2000, according to a recent analysis by Times Higher Education . Stanford University is number one, producing an impressive seven Nobel Laureates this century and Harvard University comes just outside the top 10. The remaining two institutions to make up the world’s top ten are Israel’s Technion and
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U.S. university internationalisation award winners announced
NAFSA, which focuses on the development of international education in the U.S., has acknowledged a number of U.S. institutions for their efforts to internationalise their educational and campus offering. Two of the winners for comprehensive internationalisation were The University of Texas at Austin and Florida International University.
U.S. university requires students to be vaccinated
Rutgers University in the USA has become the first university in the country to require students to provide evidence of vaccination prior to enrolment at the institution and a return to campus in the autumn of 2021.
International students look to the USA
U.S. institutions with globally-renowned reputations and prestigious ratings have seen an increase in international student applications for the 2021/22 academic year. A recent report by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency showed that students appear to favour U.S. institutions that are higher on university ranking lists like QS and Times Higher Education.
Chinese students face US visa delays
Chinese students aiming to study in the U.S. for the 2021 academic year have reported delays in the application for and processing of F-1 student visas. One of the primary reasons for the delay appears to be the reduction and closure of visa services during the coronavirus pandemic.
New US immigration bill to benefit international students
Provisions have been made for international students in a new immigratin bill proposed by the U.S. government. Notably this includes “dual intent” for F-1 visa holders which had not been included before and will allow STEM PhD graduates to stay in the USA after graduation.
IDP Connect survey reveals student sentiment
A recent survey of over 800 international students by IDP Connect has revealed that student perception of studying in the U.S. has altered since the election of November 2020. 76% of students felt more positive about the prospect, and 67% indicated they would be more likely to choose the U.S. as a study destination.
