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Is Karnataka’s Free Education for Girls as Progressive as it Seems?
Source: Study International
“An equal society can’t be imagined without the participation of girls from different classes.”
The Cost of Studying at a University In Canada
Source: Times Higher Education
If you’re interested in studying in Canada, one of the most important things to consider is how much everything is going to cost.
High-Stakes Tests, Private Tuition Harmful to Students
Source: Times of India
Two pillars of education in India have been denounced by UNESCO as harmful to students.
South India Spends Most on Higher Education
Source: Economic Times
Education may be priceless, but the promise of a degree has seen parents across India foot large bills.
Effects of Rupee Demonetisation Could Hit Outbound Market
Source: The PIE News
International education has not escaped the effects of last month’s demonetisation of the Indian rupee. While the industry is unlikely to suffer in the long term, India-based education agents have told The PIE News there are short term implications to overcome, including problems with student payments for visas and tuition fees as well as bank withdrawals.
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International Students Praise Canada’s Openness & Affordable Fees
Source: The PIE News
Competitive fees and attractive post-study work options are some of Canada’s most magnetic features drawing international students to its shores. Word of mouth recommendations, however, remain powerful influences when students are choosing a study destination.
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MacEwan Considers International Student Tuition Increase
Source: Edmonton Journal via Academica
MacEwan University is considering an increase to its tuition fees for international students in order to better support domestic students studying abroad, reports CBC. A draft proposal reportedly suggests that the school should implement a 10% increase in international student fees for fall 2017-18 and an additional 5% increase for fall of 2018-19. The Edmonton Journal adds that the proposed changes could result in the creation of $2.5K entrance bursaries or scholarships for as many as 230 students, and the same amount for up to 120 MacEwan students studying abroad. “Tuition is not a small dollar item anymore and so when you look at these models for tuition, you don’t want to be too high; we want to be accessible to students (and) at the same time, you don’t want to be too low,” said MacEwan Provost John Corlett.
US News and World Report Encourages Enrolment in Canadian Universities
Source: US News & World Report via Academica
Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Canada has the potential to offer a world-class education at a fraction of the price one might find in the US, UK, or Australia, says US News and World Report. According to the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), 336,400 international students came to study in Canada in 2014 compared to 184,150 in 2008. US News and World Report adds that students planning to study outside the US should give strong consideration to Canada because of its affordable tuition rates and high-quality universities, quoting one student who celebrated receiving her Canadian education “without having to sell [her] kidneys to pay the tuition.”
Many People Overestimate Cost of an Education Based on Sticker Price, Universities Canada President Says
Source: Metro News via Academica
In a recent speech before the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Universities Canada President Paul Davidson said that many people are “too fixated on the price tag” of postsecondary education. Davidson said that many calls for lower tuition neglect the broad range of scholarships, bursaries, and other financial aid options that can help offset the cost of an education. “Tuition is not an insurmountable barrier,” he said. “Our studies and other studies show that people overestimate the cost of higher education and underestimate the earning premium that they will achieve as the result of attending a university.” Some students took exception to Davidson’s remark; Michaela Sam, Chair of the Canadian Federation of Students-Nova Scotia, said that the comment “disregards the reality that students face today.”