US organisations call for national rebound strategy
Education organisations in the US are urging the government to develop a strategy to increase international enrolment and exchanges to pre-Covid levels.
Education organisations in the US are urging the government to develop a strategy to increase international enrolment and exchanges to pre-Covid levels.
The number of international students enrolled at US institutions has begun to rebound after a pandemic-related drop, data from a US snapshot survey has suggested, while the Open Doors 2021 has shown a decrease of 15% in international student numbers during 2020/21.
The first joint statement from the US departments of State and Education in over two decades to support the country's international education ambitions has promised a "shared commitment" to promote the country as a study destination.
The US government does not expect to “quickly resume” full operating capacity for its visa processing services, delegates heard at NAFSA’s 2021 conference.
The largest international student market into the US is being stymied by the fact large numbers of US consulates around the world are not processing visas, and stakeholders are seriously concerned.
The US Department of State is ramping up promotion of community colleges’ educational offering and encouraging colleges and universities to form articulation agreements.
US Secretary of State John Kerry will announce $1 million of Department of State funding on January 17 to bolster student exchange between universities in the US and Latin America and the Caribbean. The launch event of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund will be live-streamed on Friday.