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Contents - September 2009
Feature Popular tertiary courses For students considering tertiary study in a foreign country, making a decision about which degree to take is half the battle. Given the sheer range and number of electives out there, there is a lot of choice for international students, but as Nicola Hancox discovers, the majority opt for business-related or engineering programmes.
News Erasmus programme awards 10,000 new grants British students encouraged to go Dutch Boston University offers financial aid to quell Korean student exodus Destination Analysis US colleges & universities Despite budgetary constraints restricting overseas marketing at some US institutions, international student numbers are on the rise. Gillian Evans reports. Mini Guide Fashion courses in Europe Courses designed to prepare students for the specilaist field of fashion are few and far between. We profile a range of programmes available.
Contents - August 2009
Feature Agent Protocol The tide is slowly turning towards using education agencies as part of a university’s student recruitment drive, but what of payment for their services? Amy Baker canvasses opinion around the world about common practice when setting up professional relationships with agencies.
News Foreign students targeted in Australia Indian students flock to Canadian universities,Japan dominates Asian university rankings Subject Focus High schools in the USA High school education in the USA is becoming popular with a wider range of student nationalities, as Gillian Evans reports Mini Guide Foundation in Australia Targeted foundation programmes aim to ensure international students intending to study in Australia are equipped with the appropriate academic skills when they start their degree programme. Alongside English language preparation, course components include research skills and writing style
