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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why Brazilians are switching from universities in Brazil to UNISUD in Paraguay?

Brazilians are increasingly choosing to study at UNISUD in Paraguay due to concerns over the quality of medical education in Brazil and the high costs of local tuition fees.

Feb 26 • 20:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The University Denied Students

The Appeals Committee for Student Complaints at the University of Iceland has rejected a former student's claim for a refund of registration fees, stating that her request was baseless.

Feb 26 • 11:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Student group calls on Nova Scotia post-secondary students to stage weeklong strike

The Canadian Federation of Students is urging Nova Scotia post-secondary students to initiate a weeklong strike in response to budget cuts and to advocate for more affordable tuition.

Feb 25 • 15:35 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The student council postponed the processing of the no-confidence proposal

The student council at the University of Iceland has postponed the voting on a no-confidence proposal against the rector, Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir, due to a proposed increase in registration fees.

Feb 24 • 18:24 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
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Rector issues a statement regarding the no-confidence motion

Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir, the rector of the University of Iceland, defends her position against a no-confidence motion proposed by student council members due to rising registration fees.

Feb 23 • 16:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

University of Latvia to introduce new study financing model

The University of Latvia will implement a new financing model for studies starting from the 2026/2027 academic year, allowing students to co-finance tuition fees with the university.

Feb 23 • 13:15 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

No-confidence motion against Silja Bára

The Student Council of the University of Iceland has submitted a no-confidence motion against its rector, Silja Bára R. Ómarsdóttir, due to her alleged irresponsibility in raising registration fees.

Feb 22 • 18:17 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Proposed Vote of No Confidence Against Silja Bára

A majority of the student council at the University of Iceland has proposed a vote of no confidence against Rector Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir due to concerns over increased registration fees.

Feb 22 • 18:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Campus Storm: Redeemer's University Faces Backlash Over Fees, Welfare Concerns

Redeemer's University in Nigeria is facing criticism from students and parents regarding fee enforcement and welfare conditions following a viral TikTok video.

Feb 21 • 00:08 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Over 170,000 students demand compensation from British schools for education during COVID-19

More than 170,000 former and current students are seeking compensation from 36 British universities over the quality of education they received during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming it did not match their tuition fees.

Feb 16 • 21:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Increased fees in the shadow of student protests

The University of Iceland has announced a 25,000 ISK increase in registration fees amidst student protests calling for a reversal of the decision.

Feb 12 • 16:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘There is no money to pay for medical school, it is very expensive’: teenagers seek economic options to specialize and find employment in Ecuador

In Ecuador, many teenagers like Amy Molina are seeking affordable education options to pursue careers in health, as private university fees are too high.

Feb 11 • 11:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The University of the Arts takes the initiative: International students pay millions due to proposed legislation

The University of the Arts in Iceland has announced tuition fees for non-EEA students, following legal changes proposed by the Minister of Higher Education, affecting students from various international regions.

Feb 6 • 17:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Morning recap: Kwara carnage, Trump hails Remi Tinubu, UNN fees scare, other top stories

The morning recap highlights the recent terrorist attack in Kwara State resulting in over 160 deaths, President Trump's praise for Remi Tinubu, and concerns over rising tuition fees at the University of Nigeria.

Feb 6 • 07:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Dropouts loom: Parents, students cry out over proposed UNN fees hike

The proposed 60% tuition fee hike at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka has sparked outrage among students and parents, fearing mass dropouts amid Nigeria's economic challenges.

Feb 6 • 02:36 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Medicine in Tirana, Tor Vergata backtracks: students will pay the same fees as in Rome

The rector of Tor Vergata University, Nathan Levialdi Ghiron, announced that students in Tirana will pay the same tuition fees as those in Rome following pressure from Minister Anna Maria Bernini.

Jan 13 • 19:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Medicine in Tirana, Bernini: "Wrong choice of Tor Vergata, too high taxes, now a backtrack"

The Italian Minister convenes the rector of the Roman university regarding the case of 220 students admitted to the Albanian campus who are being asked to pay €9,650 per year.

Jan 12 • 16:55 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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