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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Due to Increase in Medical School Enrollment... 3 Schools Lacking Professors 'Certification Delay', Jeonbuk National University Applied for Re-examination

Three medical schools in South Korea have received a 'non-certification deferment' due to difficulties in securing professors amidst an increase in enrollment for the 2025 academic year.

Mar 23 • 06:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The trick with the inclusion of university departments in additional scientific fields

The article discusses the decline in student enrollment in low-demand university departments in Greece and the implications of this trend.

Mar 21 • 06:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

School Census Results Call for New Directions in Education in the Country

The 2025 School Census results indicate a significant decrease in student enrollment in Brazil, demanding urgent reflection on the future of the country's education system.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 60% of higher education students in São José study remotely, shows survey

Over 60% of higher education students in São José dos Campos are enrolled in remote learning programs, indicating a significant shift in educational preferences.

Mar 19 • 22:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rectors call for a quick decision on higher education admission capacities

The Council of Rectors of Applied Higher Education has urged the Estonian Parliament and government to make immediate decisions regarding higher education admission capacities and funding, in light of an anticipated increase in graduates from secondary education between 2027-2029.

Mar 18 • 08:58 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The island of Hjarnø in Kattegat loses its efterskole

The Hjarnø efterskole, established in 2020, is set to close due to a significant drop in student enrollment.

Mar 11 • 17:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Stricter Requirements for Accepting Foreigners at Latvian Universities

Latvian universities have seen a significant increase in foreign student enrollment, raising concerns about their true intentions, prompting calls for stricter admission requirements.

Mar 10 • 14:15 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Efterskole closes mid-year

Ærø Efterskole will close its doors for the last time this Sunday due to financial concerns and declining student enrollment.

Mar 9 • 15:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFMT opens over 800 spots for course transfers

The Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) has announced the opening of 857 spots for optional course transfers, set to begin in the first semester of 2026.

Mar 9 • 13:44 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Georgian Education Reform: The Next Blow Against Critical Intelligence

The Georgian government continues its move away from Europe with drastic reductions in student enrollment at Ilia State University, significantly undermining its status as a leading educational institution.

Mar 7 • 17:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Protect the School’... The Population and Student Influx Experiment of Gapyeong Elementary's Rental Housing in Danyang County

Danyang County in South Korea is initiating a population and student influx experiment by constructing public rental housing near Gapyeong Elementary School to attract families with school-age children.

Mar 4 • 20:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"There are schools that do not know what to do with teachers": crisis in Religious Education after losing 370,000 students in five years

The decline in Religious Education enrollment in Spain has intensified, with a loss of 370,000 students over five years, primarily attributed to the new educational law, Lomloe.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MEC data showing a decline in enrollments raises questions in SP and from specialists

A significant drop in student enrollments in São Paulo state schools has caused a rift between federal and state governments and led to a call for reevaluation of educational data.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

State high school network in SP sees a 17% drop in students; decline is 2.5 times the national average

São Paulo's state high school system has experienced a significant 17% decrease in student enrollments, outpacing the national average by 2.5 times, according to the 2025 School Census report.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil registers a drop of 1 million students in basic education, the largest in two decades

Brazil has experienced its largest decline in basic education enrollments in nearly two decades, with a drop of 1 million students between 2024 and 2025.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK’s biggest student housing provider hit by fall in international enrollment

The Unite Group, the UK’s largest student housing provider, has experienced a drop in international enrollments, resulting in a lowered profit forecast and significant stock decline.

Feb 24 • 12:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Education, a window of opportunity

The article discusses the challenges and opportunities in Argentina's education system due to declining student enrollment numbers.

Feb 24 • 03:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

1.8 Thousand Students Admitted to Vocational Schools During Winter Enrollment

This winter, 1.8 thousand students were admitted to various vocational training programs in Lithuania, reflecting an increasing trend in interest for specific trades.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Winter enrollment in vocational schools attracted a record number of new students

The winter enrollment period for vocational schools in Lithuania saw a record 1,800 new students, with many opting for in-demand professions such as driving, paramedicine, and education support.

Feb 23 • 06:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Obasanjo urges NOUN to restore law programme, embrace reforms

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the National Open University of Nigeria to restore its law program and embrace reforms to enhance academic innovation and student enrollment.

Feb 22 • 13:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Return to classes: The 2026 school year begins amidst salary conflicts and learning deficits

The 2026 school year in Argentina starts with challenges such as salary disputes and declining student enrollment across various provinces.

Feb 21 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Confirmation of enrollment of students in the municipal network of Salvador starts on Friday; check the schedule

The confirmation process for student enrollment in Salvador's municipal school system begins this Friday, following an electronic distribution of places by the Municipal Education Department.

Feb 20 • 00:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Decline in Popularity of Girls' High Schools…Expansion of Coeducational Transitions in Gyeongnam

Gyeongnam Education Office has decided to expand the conversion of girls' middle and high schools to coeducational institutions due to a decline in preference for girls' schools and low enrollment rates.

Feb 19 • 05:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Educational Ticket 2026: How to Enroll in the Province of Buenos Aires and What the Requirements Are

Enrollment is now open for the Educational Ticket program in Buenos Aires, providing free or subsidized transportation for students.

Feb 18 • 15:54 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Decline in Demographics in Alūksne County Threatens the Future of Educational Institutions

The decline in student enrollment in preschools within Alūksne County raises concerns about the viability of educational institutions in the area.

Feb 18 • 14:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Educational crisis in Texas: the list of 12 Houston schools that would close due to lack of students and funds

In Houston, Texas, authorities are planning to close 12 schools this year due to dwindling student enrollment and funding issues.

Feb 18 • 01:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uespi announces the 1st call of the waiting list for Sisu 2026; enrollments start on Thursday (19)

The State University of Piauí has released the first call for student enrollments from the Unified Selection System (SISU), with online registration set to open from the 19th to the 24th.

Feb 13 • 20:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Most Demanded Social Sciences Programs in Universities; Interest in the Service Sector Decreases

The number of male students in Latvia's universities is increasing while female enrollment is slightly declining, with a growing demand for social sciences, business studies, and law programs.

Feb 12 • 10:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Aune Valk: the discussion on the future of higher education also needs a vertical perspective

Aune Valk emphasizes the importance of a multifaceted discussion on the future of higher education in Estonia, particularly with the approaching influx of students in the coming years.

Feb 11 • 13:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Anambra Smart Schools Facing Overpopulation Challenge — Commissioner

The Anambra Government is addressing overpopulation in its Smart Schools initiative due to high student enrollment.

Feb 9 • 17:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

They defrauded at least 2 million zł in subsidies. 3 women faced over 200 charges

Three women in Poland have been charged with defrauding over 2 million zł in educational subsidies by providing false data about student enrollment.

Feb 7 • 07:54 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Schools are looking for solutions to the Ministry of Education's mistakes

Schools are currently seeking solutions to the confusion caused by the Ministry of Education regarding student admissions in the new enrollment information system SAIS3.

Feb 6 • 09:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Announce Pre-registration for School in Grindavik

The town of Grindavik is conducting pre-registration for its primary and preschool for the 2026 autumn term to assess demand for student enrollment.

Jan 29 • 19:47 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese student numbers at Harvard rise despite Trump visa crackdown

Chinese student enrollment at Harvard increased by 4.5% in 2025, despite the Trump administration's efforts to tighten visa regulations.

Jan 13 • 21:55 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Budget Prevents the Increase of Students

The President of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Iceland criticizes the government's budget cuts, stating they hinder plans to increase student enrollment in health sciences.

Jan 13 • 16:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Universities slash 9,000+ positions in 2025 as Trump targets federal funding and foreign students: report

A report reveals that over 9,000 jobs have been cut in the higher education sector in 2025, attributed to policies under President Trump affecting federal funding and foreign student enrollment.

Jan 8 • 12:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

MEN wants to address the crisis. Is a return to collective schools on the horizon?

The article discusses the educational crisis in Poland, highlighted by the closure of 112 schools due to a severe drop in student enrollment, prompting discussions on possibly reinstating collective schools to manage the situation.

Jan 7 • 07:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
National & Local

Hundreds of thousands of student deletions are coming

The article discusses the expected mass deletion of student enrollments in universities.

Dec 28 • 16:44 UTC

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