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Nov 10, 2026 · university-news
Schools experiment with AI but lack policies — what students should know
NPR reports many schools are piloting AI tools without clear evidence or formal policies. For students in Jordan and the region th…
Nov 10, 2026 · university-news
France to raise tuition for non‑EU students from September 2026 — What applicants should know
France has directed universities to charge higher tuition fees to non‑EU students from September 2026, prompting concern among int…
Nov 10, 2026 · university-news
Dillard University ceiling collapse highlights growing student housing crisis
A ceiling collapse and widespread mold problems at Dillard University have exposed acute safety and capacity gaps in student housi…
Nov 8, 2026 · exam-dates
UAE cancels 2026 IB final exams; students told to use alternative grading
UAE authorities have cancelled 2026 International Baccalaureate (IB) final exams and announced alternative grading as conflict in …
Nov 8, 2026 · admissions
US Education Department opens probe into five medical schools' admissions
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an inquiry into admissions practices at five U.S. medical schools, raising concerns …
Nov 8, 2026 · university-news
QS Arab University Rankings 2027 Released — What Jordanian Students Need to Know
QS Arab University Rankings 2027 published this week, renewing attention on program quality and employer recognition across the re…
Nov 5, 2026 · career-guidance
Georgia faculty reshuffle raises concerns for international medical students
Georgia's recent reshuffle of university faculties has alarmed international medical students and recruiters, with potential effec…
Nov 5, 2026 · ielts-toefl
TOEFL adopts new 1–6 score scale — students must recalibrate applications
The College Investor reports that TOEFL materials and top prep providers have been updated for a new 1–6 scoring scale. The change…
Nov 5, 2026 · exam-dates
Experts Debate AP Score Surge as Policy Changes Raise Concerns for Students Abroad
Education analysts say AP scores have risen sharply, prompting debate over causes and consequences. Students in Jordan and the reg…
Nov 1, 2026 · scholarships
KAIST opens fully funded graduate scholarships for international students
South Korea’s KAIST has announced a new round of fully funded graduate scholarships for international students, a development that…
Nov 1, 2026 · scholarships
Georgia clarifies medical-degree recognition after new guidance for international students
Georgia issued clarifications about recognition and pathways for students in foreign medical programs, a move highlighted in recen…
Nov 1, 2026 · scholarships
Tomorrow’s Leaders Program 2027–28 Opens Undergraduate Scholarships for MENA Students
Global South Opportunities announced the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program 2027–2028 offering undergraduate scholarships for students fro…
Oct 27, 2026 · study-abroad
Canada tightens study-permit rules and processing as students face higher costs and delays
Canada announced tighter scrutiny of study-permit applications in 2026, with higher proof-of-funds requirements and reports of lon…
Oct 27, 2026 · university-news
Istanbul universities gain attention from regional students — Üsküdar U. outlines advantages
Üsküdar University's recent overview highlights why Istanbul universities are attractive to international students, including thos…
Oct 26, 2026 · exam-dates
Proposed US $100k charge for international graduates' work rights alarms students
A proposed US policy reported by Nature would require international graduates to pay up to $100,000 for permission to undertake po…
Oct 26, 2026 · career-guidance
Georgia university faculty reshuffle raises concerns for international medical students
Georgia's government-led reshuffle of university faculties has prompted criticism and uncertainty among students and academics. Th…
Oct 26, 2026 · exam-dates
AP scores surged after COVID, sparking grade‑inflation debate and admissions concerns
AP exam scores have jumped since the COVID‑19 pandemic, prompting critics to warn of grade inflation even as school districts repo…
Oct 25, 2026 · career-guidance
Georgia reshuffles university faculties, raising concerns for international medical students
Georgian authorities have announced a reorganisation of university faculties, a move that has drawn criticism from academics and s…
Oct 25, 2026 · university-news
Malaysia targets 500,000 international students — housing and language gaps pose hurdles
Malaysia has announced ambitions to host 500,000 international students — a move that creates major opportunity for Middle Eastern…
Oct 25, 2026 · study-abroad
U.S. Study-Abroad Programs in Middle East Decline; What Students in Jordan Should Do
U.S. News reports a decline in U.S. study‑abroad activity in the Middle East amid regional tensions. Jordanian and regional studen…
Oct 23, 2026 · career-guidance
Georgia reshuffles university faculties, raising concerns for international medical students
Georgia's government-led reshuffle of university faculties has drawn criticism and raised uncertainty for international applicants…
Oct 23, 2026 · university-news
Binghamton program trains teachers in microelectronics — what it means for STEM students in Jordan
Binghamton University ran a professional-development program teaching microelectronics skills to school teachers. The training cou…
Oct 23, 2026 · scholarships
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Offers Up to Five Fully Funded Scholarships for Arab Graduate Students
The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is offering up to five fully funded scholarships for graduate students from Arab countries. …
Oct 21, 2026 · university-news
UH Mānoa ranks among world’s top 1% for global visibility — what students should know
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has been ranked among the world’s top 1% for global visibility, a development universities say …
Oct 19, 2026 · admissions
UK records surge in international applicants, raising competition for Jordanian students
UCAS and multiple outlets report a record number of international applications to UK universities, increasing competition for plac…
Oct 19, 2026 · admissions
U.S. launches probes into medical school admissions; what international applicants should know
Federal probes into admissions practices at several U.S. medical schools — including allegations of racial discrimination — have r…
Oct 16, 2026 · admissions
UCAS data shows record surge in international applicants to UK universities
UCAS-recorded applications from international undergraduates to UK universities have hit a new high, increasing competition for pl…
Oct 16, 2026 · university-news
Le Monde: US colleges face unprecedented crisis — what Middle East students should know
Le Monde reports an unprecedented crisis hitting US colleges as rising costs and political distrust squeeze budgets and enrollment…
Oct 16, 2026 · admissions
Why Georgia Is Rising as a Top MBBS Destination for Middle East Students (2026)
Multiple 2026 guides highlight Georgia’s growing role for MBBS students thanks to English‑medium, WHO/EU‑recognized degrees and re…
Oct 12, 2026 · ielts-toefl
Germany opens more routes to study without IELTS in 2027 — what students should know
Several German universities and programs are advertising routes to undergraduate and graduate study in 2027 that do not require IE…
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