STUDY IN EUROPE

New STEAM Executive Panel starts its work
The European Commission has launched a new STEAM Executive Panel bringing together experts from education, business and other sectors to examine how education can better respond to changing workforce needs. The panel will focus on strengthening links between education and industry and helping students develop the STEM and interdisciplinary skills increasingly needed in a technology-driven economy. The initiative highlights growing demand for skills in areas such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics and ICT, while also encouraging broader participation in these…
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“We can’t just wait it out”: experts tout partnerships as antidote to compliance squeeze
International education is undergoing major changes as countries including the UK, US, Canada and Australia introduce tighter immigration and compliance measures. Education leaders are increasingly looking at international partnerships, new learning pathways and alternative forms of collaboration rather than waiting for current policy pressures to ease. The changing environment is also encouraging institutions to rethink how they recruit international students and design programmes. For students, this could mean more opportunities through international partnerships, joint programmes and alternative study pathways in…
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Study explores how to make learning mobility in Europe more balanced and inclusive
A new European Commission study is examining how student mobility across Europe can become more balanced, inclusive and sustainable. It looks at different forms of international mobility, including full-degree study, exchange opportunities and traineeships, while considering how students from different backgrounds can access these opportunities more easily. The study also explores ways to strengthen cooperation between European institutions and expand opportunities such as joint and collaborative degree programmes. For students, the developments could lead to more accessible international study pathways…
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As Europe emerges as a higher-ed hub for Indians, local language skills take centre stage
Continental Europe is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Indian students as they look beyond traditional study destinations such as the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Germany continues to attract strong interest, particularly for engineering and STEM programmes, while France and Italy are gaining attention for areas including business, design, architecture, hospitality and creative industries. Data science, artificial intelligence, climate and sustainability-related programmes are also becoming increasingly popular across European universities.While many European universities offer programmes taught in English, knowledge…
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CAS issuances down 27% as UK visa refusals jump 30%, Enroly data shows
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) issued to international students across Enroly's UK university partner network has fallen by 26.9% for the September 2026 intake, while international student acceptances have dropped by 22.1%. The data also shows visa refusals across the network are currently around 30% higher than last year. Indian student CAS numbers were down 24.9%, while several other South Asian and African markets recorded larger declines. The figures reflect the UK's increasingly strict compliance environment and changing recruitment…
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