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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

75-Year-Old Man Approved for University Admission for the 2nd Time: 'It’s Never Too Late to Study'

A 75-year-old man from Brazil celebrates his acceptance into university for the second time, emphasizing the importance of education at any age.

Mar 2 • 23:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ribeirão Preto Student Achieves Perfect Math Score on Enem and Secures Place at USP: 'I Never Got Tired of Studying'

An 18-year-old student from Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, achieved a perfect score in math on the Enem exam and earned admission to the prestigious University of São Paulo (USP).

Mar 1 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Young man with a rare disease takes university entrance exam in hospital and gets accepted into medicine at three public universities

Ítalo Cantanhede, a 17-year-old Brazilian student with a rare disease, successfully passed the university entrance exam while hospitalized and gained admission to three public medical schools.

Mar 1 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

For studying at elite British universities, Duolingo English is sufficient

A report suggests that proficiency in English through Duolingo is enough for admission to prestigious British universities.

Feb 28 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

University Hospital of Guayaquil Will Not Admit New Neonatal ICU Patients

The Guayaquil University Hospital has suspended the admission of new patients to its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) due to health protocol inadequacies.

Feb 27 • 16:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Secret to Success: Solving Various Problems... I Need My Own Study Approach

A South Korean student shares his success in gaining admission to a prestigious university through autonomous study without relying on private tutoring.

Feb 25 • 05:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Admission fee ₹5 and hostel security ₹50 at JNU

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has set an admission fee of just ₹5 and a hostel security charge of ₹50.

Feb 24 • 12:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Admission Fee - 5 Rupees... Know How Much JNU's Hostel and College Fees Are

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) offers affordable admission and hostel fees, making it accessible to students from various backgrounds.

Feb 24 • 09:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

More students abandon contracts at Yonsei and Korea University than those at Samsung and SK Hynix? 144 students give up on admission offers from contract majors

More students are opting for medical degrees or admissions to Seoul National University instead of contract programs with major corporations like Samsung and SK Hynix, leading to a significant number of registration cancellations in 2023.

Feb 22 • 03:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UGC releases list of fake universities, 12 colleges in Delhi, check before admission

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across India, primarily in Delhi, warning students against seeking admissions in them.

Feb 21 • 04:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unifap holds first public call for 2026 with 806 vacancies

The Federal University of Amapá (Unifap) has made its first public call for the 2026 selection process, offering 806 remaining vacancies to over 4,000 candidates.

Feb 20 • 16:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exclusive: Incheon University Suspected of Score Collusion in Early Admissions Interviews Without External Observers

Allegations have arisen of score collusion among professors during Incheon University's early admission interview process, which reportedly took place without external observers present as mandated by guidelines for fairness.

Feb 18 • 10:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Expansion of International Student Admission Cap Approved for Three Universities

Three universities in Japan have been approved to expand their international student admission caps, with a condition of raising tuition fees to ensure educational quality.

Feb 17 • 10:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Trump Administration Sues Harvard University for Failing to Provide Student Admission Data

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University for allegedly failing to provide data on student admissions amid a broader dispute over racial considerations in the admissions process.

Feb 13 • 21:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UEPB announces general waiting list for students interested in unfilled vacancies for Sisu 2026

The State University of Paraíba (UEPB) has released the general waiting list for students seeking admission through the Unified Selection System (Sisu) 2026.

Feb 13 • 19:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump administration opens new lawsuit against Harvard and requests documents on admission processes

The Trump administration has initiated a lawsuit against Harvard University seeking documents related to its admission processes, particularly regarding race considerations.

Feb 13 • 14:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Columbia University Fires Administrators for Accepting Epstein's Friend

Columbia University has fired two administrators after revelations that they accepted Karina Chulyak, Jeffrey Epstein's friend, through non-standard admission processes.

Feb 13 • 11:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

17-Year-Old Approved for Medicine at Federal University Planned to Study Pharmacy

Fernando Abreu Miranda, a 17-year-old from Brazil, unexpectedly received admission to study medicine at the Federal University of Tocantins after initially planning to pursue pharmacy.

Feb 12 • 01:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man who worked on the farm and succeeded in medicine at the federal university studied up to 10 hours a day

Fernando Abreu Miranda, a 17-year-old from Itaporã, Brazil, successfully gained admission to the highly competitive medical program at the Federal University of Tocantins after dedicating ten hours daily to studying while working on his father's farm.

Feb 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

How Jeffrey Epstein Got His Girlfriend into Columbia – Donations, 'Connections', and a Key Dentist

The article investigates how Jeffrey Epstein used his influence and donations to facilitate the admission of his girlfriend, Karina Suliak, into Columbia University's dental school.

Feb 11 • 07:36 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Recommendation Letter Forged? Student Sues Kyushu University Over Admission Cancellation

An Indian national male student filed a lawsuit against Kyushu University, claiming the cancellation of his admission based on an allegedly forged recommendation letter is illegal and unjustifiable.

Feb 10 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School from the interior of SP leads results in the Paulista Provão and approves student in medicine at Unesp: 'We dreamed together,' says vice-principal

A school in Jaú, São Paulo, has achieved top results in the Paulista Provão exam, securing a medical admission for one of its students at Unesp.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Study a high-impact graduate program at the Polytechnic University of Aguascalientes

The Polytechnic University of Aguascalientes has opened admission for its 2026 graduate programs, including a Master's in Science and Technological Innovation and a Master's in Teaching of Sciences with various specializations.

Feb 5 • 19:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

MBBS admission suspension: FUTA cites clinical training, calendar concerns

The Federal University of Technology, Akure has announced the temporary suspension of admissions into its MBBS program for the 2026/2027 session due to issues regarding clinical training and the academic calendar.

Feb 4 • 21:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Age requirements for the merit pedagogy program removed

Copenhagen University College has announced the removal of the age requirement for the merit pedagogy program, effective from 2026, where only work experience and educational background will determine admission.

Feb 4 • 14:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Admission to Master's Studies at the Estonian University of Life Sciences

The Estonian University of Life Sciences is calling for applications for its Master's programs, offering 17 courses in Estonian and several in English, with deadlines set for early February and July.

Feb 4 • 07:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The admission process for master's studies has started at the Estonian University of Life Sciences

The admission process for master's programs began in February at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, offering 17 Estonian-language curricula this year, with applications for English-language programs also now open.

Feb 4 • 04:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FUTA suspends MBBS admission for 2026/2027 session

The Federal University of Technology, Akure has announced the suspension of admissions into its MBBS program for the 2026/2027 academic session, affecting all applicants including Direct Entry candidates.

Feb 3 • 17:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Where to see the results of the exam to enter the IPN? This is how you can find out if you got into a university of the Poli

The article guides prospective students on how to check their admission results for the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Feb 3 • 16:58 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Proof in Italy, admission in Albania at 9 thousand euros per year. The strange case of medical students

Over 220 students have found themselves enrolled in a medical program at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, located in Tirana, Albania, facing annual fees of over €9,000 despite expecting to study in Italy.

Jan 12 • 00:00 UTC

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