Education News

Aug 12, 2026 · study-abroad

Canada updates study-permit and PGWP compliance guidance; what students should know

Canadian immigration officials have updated compliance guidance for study permits and post‑graduation work permits, and released r…

Aug 12, 2026 · exam-dates

Auburn to Reinstate SAT/ACT Requirement for Fall 2027 Applicants — What Students Should Do

Auburn University announced it will require SAT or ACT scores for applicants beginning with the fall 2027 intake, reversing its re…

Aug 12, 2026 · admissions

U.S. visa rule changes leave international students in limbo — advice for Jordanian applicants

Recent U.S. visa policy changes and new university screening practices are creating uncertainty for international applicants and c…

Aug 11, 2026 · admissions

High school exam scores lose dominance in 2026 university enrollment trends

New 2026 analyses show universities worldwide reducing emphasis on high‑school exam scores and expanding holistic pathways, certif…

Aug 11, 2026 · exam-dates

UAE cancels 2026 IB exams; alternative grading announced, regional students affected

The UAE has cancelled the 2026 IB final examinations and announced an alternative grading system amid ongoing regional instability…

Aug 11, 2026 · scholarships

France fee hikes for foreign students spark backlash — what Middle East applicants should know

DW reports recent increases to fees for some foreign students in France, prompting criticism and raising questions about affordabi…

Aug 10, 2026 · scholarships

JUST Holds Green Hydrogen Education Workshop, Opening Paths for Jordanian Students

Jordan University of Science & Technology (JUST) hosted a training workshop on green hydrogen education aimed at preparing faculty…

Aug 10, 2026 · exam-dates

U.S. News Lists 20 Top Universities in Arabic-Speaking Countries — What Students Need to Know

U.S. News & World Report published a ranking of the top 20 universities in Arabic-speaking countries. The list affects student cho…

Aug 10, 2026 · exam-dates

Ivy exams in flux: Yale and Columbia update testing rules as SAT debate resurfaces

Yale and Columbia announced updates to undergraduate testing policies this week, while faculty and commentators push opposing view…

Aug 10, 2026 · university-news

BAU Batumi Medical Students Complete Clinical Practice in South Korea

Medical students from BAU International University Batumi completed a clinical practice programme in South Korea, gaining hands-on…

Aug 10, 2026 · university-news

II Global Symposium on Chemistry, Biochemistry & Health Sciences Held at BAU Batumi

BAU International University Batumi hosted the Second Global Symposium on Chemistry, Biochemistry & Health Sciences, gathering res…

Aug 10, 2026 · university-news

BAU International University Batumi Receives Official Recognition from Jordan

BAU International University Batumi has secured official recognition from Jordan's Ministry of Higher Education, a milestone that …

Aug 9, 2026 · admissions

UK universities record highest-ever international applications, raising competition for 2026–27 intake

UK universities received a record number of applications from international students for the 2026 intake, driven by strong demand …

Aug 9, 2026 · exam-dates

Cambridge March 2026: 7% rise in India’s demand — what Middle East students should know

Cambridge’s March 2026 exam report shows a 7% increase in demand from India, reflecting growing global interest in Cambridge quali…

Aug 9, 2026 · university-news

U.S. Sees 20% Drop in New International Students, Raising Concerns for Jordanian Applicants

Time reports a 20% fall in new international students to the U.S., a shift driven by visa delays, rising costs and changing recrui…

Aug 8, 2026 · admissions

UK universities record surge in international applications as offers and intakes vary

UK universities have received record numbers of applications from international students in 2026, even as UCAS data show intake dr…

Aug 8, 2026 · exam-dates

UAE cancels May 2026 IB exams; IB to use alternative grading

The UAE has cancelled May 2026 International Baccalaureate (IB) final exams and the IB organization will apply an alternative grad…

Aug 8, 2026 · exam-dates

U.S. Study-Abroad in Middle East Falls After Recent Conflicts; Jordanian Students Urged to Replan

U.S. News reports a marked decline in U.S. study-abroad activity in the Middle East after recent conflicts, with universities susp…

Aug 7, 2026 · admissions

UNESCO: Higher-education enrollment more than doubled in 20 years, but inequalities persist

UNESCO reports global higher-education enrollment has more than doubled in two decades, yet major regional and socioeconomic gaps …

Aug 7, 2026 · exam-dates

UAE Cancels 2026 IB Exams; Alternative Grading System Announced

The UAE has cancelled the May 2026 IB examination session and announced an alternative grading approach amid regional security con…

Aug 7, 2026 · admissions

Study International lists 17 US tuition‑free master’s options — what Jordanian students should know

Study International published a 2026 list of 17 US institutions or programs offering tuition‑free master’s options. Jordanian and …

Aug 6, 2026 · scholarships

University of Birmingham Announces High Fliers Scholarships for MENA Undergraduates 2026

The University of Birmingham has opened or publicized its High Fliers Undergraduate Scholarships targeting students from the Middl…

Aug 6, 2026 · university-news

U.S. college housing shortfall forces students to scramble as costs rise

A national student housing shortage reported by The American Prospect and coverage of campus crises such as at College of Charlest…

Aug 6, 2026 · university-news

U.S. News updates 2026 ranking categories — what it means for international applicants

U.S. News & World Report published updates to its 2026 ranking categories, changing how institutional performance is measured. The…

Aug 5, 2026 · university-news

School ed‑tech backlash could shortchange students, leaders warn

School leaders and recent coverage say growing pushback against educational technology, combined with concerns about AI and securi…

Aug 5, 2026 · admissions

U.S. higher-education crackdown raises scrutiny of international applicants

U.S. federal actions and new institutional questions are increasing scrutiny of international applicants to American colleges. The…

Aug 5, 2026 · study-abroad

U.S. Study‑Abroad in Middle East Withers as Regional Tensions Rise, Students Reassess Plans

A U.S. News report says study‑abroad placements in the Middle East run by U.S. institutions have declined amid regional conflict a…

Aug 4, 2026 · university-news

Columbia asks international applicants why they want to study in U.S.; what applicants should do

Columbia University's undergraduate offices have asked international applicants to explain why they want to study in the United St…

Aug 4, 2026 · university-news

U.S. News names 20 top universities in Arabic-speaking countries — what students should know

U.S. News & World Report has published a list of 20 top global universities located in Arabic-speaking countries. The ranking spot…

Aug 4, 2026 · exam-dates

Experts Debate Why AP Scores Have Surged — What Students Should Do

AP scores and AP Scholar recognitions have risen sharply this year, prompting debate about causes and consequences. Students—espec…