30 October 2025 at 10:30 am

Around the world in five

Education news stories from around the world.    

Around the world in 10

Asia 

More English-taught programmes, growing job opportunities and affordable options are fuelling the growth of Asian education “powerhouses” outside the big four, a new study has revealed. 

Global 

A recent pilot study shows that most participants in semester abroad or other short-term exchange programmes are motivated by an interest in a new type of experience, the opportunity to encounter new cultures, and the chance to build language skills and new connections. 

USA 

The USA continues to lead the world in the number of global leaders educated, according to the latest annual Soft Power Index, though the gap with the UK has narrowed in the latest edition, which also lists the top institutions for the first time. 

Australia 

Southeast Asian students have been studying abroad for decades. But preferences are changing. Can traditional study destinations keep up? 

India 

Foreign universities in India promise to enhance higher education but face challenges replicating the transformative experiences of their home campuses.  

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