Massive Growth and Rapid Policy Change: What the Data Tell Us About International Students in Canada
At the CBIE conference in Ottawa, educators discuss recent federal policy changes impacting international students. While these measures address concerns about exploitation, the essential contributions of international students to Canada’s economy and …
Fleeing Attacks on Academic Freedom, Scholars Look to North America for Refuge
As threats to academic freedom escalate globally, many scholars are seeking refuge in North America. The Scholars at Risk’s Free to Think 2024 report reveals a staggering 391 attacks on the academic community, prompting a significant wave of academic m…
International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa, Part 3: Trends in Ghana
Outbound student mobility from Ghana has grown significantly, with the U.K. and U.S. being the most popular study destinations, followed by Canada, Germany, and increasingly China. Recent visa restrictions may lead to a decline in the number of Ghanaia…
International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa: Trends in Nigeria — Part 2
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and its second-largest economy, has seen its outbound student mobility quadruple over two decades, reaching nearly 85,000 in 2021. While Western destinations remain popular, an increasing number of Nigerian stude…
International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa: Trends in Nigeria and Ghana — Part 1
Sub-Saharan Africa will become an increasingly important recruitment market for international students. This article, the first part of a three-part series, explores general developments in sub-Saharan Africa.
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