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Finland’s visa processing issues resulting in “bottleneck”

The PIE News

A survey of Finland’s universities of applied sciences has revealed that increasing numbers of students are finding themselves unable to enter the country due to visa issues. . This is not just a pandemic backlash,” she clarifies, talking to The PIE. The PIE also reported on problems around residence permit delays in 2019.

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A Norwegian vision: transforming higher education with VECOIL partnerships

The PIE News

In the midst of Norway’s enchanting fjords and endless summer daylight, a gathering of educators takes place at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen. VECOIL complements physical study abroad programs by democratising international experiences, making them accessible to more students.

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Internationalisation in the Netherlands: a misrepresentation

The PIE News

This means that Dutch universities cannot refuse to accept these students or implement different admission policies for them. The German Academic Exchange Service ( DAAD ) has also recommended that the German government put in place a strategy to double the retention of international students by 2030. The debate will no doubt continue.