October 11th, 2019 Not only has Finland been in the news recently, with its President visiting the US but the 2019 meeting of EAIE (European Association of International Educators) was also held last month in Helsinki, the country’s capital. We’ve decided to put the spotlight on Finland in this week’s blog post and share some […]
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20 Fun Facts About Estonia
October 4th, 2019 You may be wondering why we chose Estonia for this blog. We don’t receive too many academic documents from Estonia for evaluation and have not had the opportunity to visit this country, at least not yet! But when we asked one of our staff to pick a country, he chose Estonia. So, […]
18 Facts On Higher Education In Armenia
August 30th, 2019 Armenia regained its independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union, and set out to reclaim autonomy of its higher education system. State universities redesigned the system from one-cycle programs to two-cycle bachelor and master level programs to be in line with other major systems in the world. The Republic […]
14 Quick Facts on UK as a Higher Education Destination for International Students
August 8th, 2019 The UK continues to be a popular destination for international students pursuing their higher education. Here are a few facts on the UK and its role in international education: Number of international students studying in the UK higher education in 2017-2018: 458,490 Percentage of international students that account for the UKs total […]
Why is Canada the favored destination for International Students?
January 18th, 2019 Right before the end of 2018, Forbes posted an article on how successful Canada has been in attracting international students to its institutions while the United States, United Kingdom and Australia are experiencing the opposite. The US has been keeping its #1 spot for a few decades as the preferred destination for […]
The Tale of 3 Countries and Fake Degree
December 7th, 2018 There has been a spate of fake degree-related news recently, and though we associate fake degrees mostly with diploma mills, the recent scandals concern legitimate accredited universities. Our focus in this week’s blog is on the sting operation carried out by Israeli law enforcement and its arrest of 40 Israelis holding fake […]
33 Facts on Chile and its Education System
September 28th, 2018 General Country Facts: 1. Located in Southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and Peru 2. slightly smaller than twice the size of Montana 3. It has a population of 17,789,267 (July 2017 est.) 4. It’s capital is Santiago while Valparaiso is the seat of the national legislature 5. […]
20 FACTS ON VIETNAM
August 22, 2018 Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea. It is known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. It’s capital Hanoi, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Vietnam’s recent history has been largely dominated by headlines of […]
40 Facts on Peru: The Country & its Education System
April 6th, 2018 The Country As a country, Peru has a deep rich history, dramatic and diverse landscapes, breathtaking architectural feats, incredible wildlife, and fascinating ancient culture. Peru is the third-largest country in South America. almost twice the size of Texas; slightly smaller than Alaska. Lima is the capital and largest city. Ancient Peru was […]
18 Facts On Higher Education In Armenia
March 9th, 2018 Armenia regained its independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union, and set out to reclaim autonomy of its higher education system. State universities redesigned the system from one-cycle programs to two-cycle bachelor and master level programs to be in line with other major systems in the world. The Republic […]