US crushes study abroad dreams, Asian countries rush to pick up the pieces
a year ago
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- Over 6,800 international students face visa uncertainty and potential deportation due to U.S. visa restrictions.
- Hong Kong and Japan are offering support to displaced students, with Hong Kong allowing full-time international undergraduates to take part-time jobs.
- Japan's Ministry of Education is urging universities to admit affected students, with the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University leading the efforts.
- Kyoto University's International Undergraduate Program (iUP) offers financial aid and does not require prior Japanese language skills.
- Asian universities are becoming more attractive to global students due to high-quality education and inclusive policies.
- Japan's Global 30 and Top Global University Project aim to increase international student intake.