Students from Southeast Asia in demand at universities
15 days ago
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- Australian government increases foreign student cap by 9%, prioritizing Southeast Asia.
- Japan and South Korea aim to increase foreign student numbers to 400,000 and 300,000 respectively by 2033 and 2027.
- Taiwan plans to attract 25,000 Southeast Asian students annually to address labor shortages.
- Southeast Asia is the third-largest region for outbound student mobility, with 350,000 students studying abroad in 2022.
- European universities target Southeast Asia for higher-skilled migrant workers amid underfunding and demographic challenges.
- Germany and France actively promote study opportunities in Southeast Asia through initiatives and visits.
- Southeast Asian students remain underrepresented in EU universities, with only a small proportion of the 1.66 million international students.
- European universities face financial deficits, leading to cuts in scholarships and funding, pushing them to attract more international students.
- European countries like Norway are adapting policies to remain competitive, including relaxed language requirements and simplified employment pathways.
- Southeast Asian students increasingly prefer studying in East Asia due to improved higher education quality and proximity.
- US political instability and restrictive policies on academic funding and visas create opportunities for European universities to attract Asian students.