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New Data on Global Competition for Ph.D. Talent
New Data on Global Competition for Ph.D. TalentFebruary 18, 2013 - 4:26amA new paper based on survey data from scientists in 16 countries compares the relative strengths of the United States and other countries in attracting top Ph.D. talent. For obtaining a Ph.D. and selecting a postdoc, American universities continue to be highly regarded and benefit from the prestige of their academic programs and a perception that an American Ph.D. will help the careers of non-American scientist, the study found. But the survey found that Australia, Germany and Switzerland [...]Read MorePublic Perception of Higher Ed
Public Perception of Higher EdAllie Grasgreen, Inside Higher Ed. February 6, 2013Despite the popular narrative of recent years that a college degree might not be “worth it,” Americans still generally agree that a degree is important. But they might be likelier to pursue one if colleges were more flexible and – of course – less expensive. That’s the impression left by a new survey by Gallup (on behalf of the Lumina Foundation), which asked 1,009 adults 18 and older what they think about the quality, accessibility and [...]Read MoreTags: best country for study abroad, free phd programs in usa, funding for postgraduate study
The Missing Americans
The Missing AmericansNew graduate enrollments fell 1.7 percent in the fall of 2011 compared to the prior year, according to a report being released today by the Council of Graduate Schools. The decline follows a 1.1 percent drop the previous year, reversing enrollment gains the prior two years. While those losses would seem relatively small, the new data also show a larger drop in new American graduate students, offset only in part by the enrollment of more international students. In many fields, the loss of [...]Read MoreTags: best country for study abroad, best universities in the US, how to study overseas
MBA Job Picture Bright for International Students
MBA Job Picture Bright for International Students
International MBA students studying in the U.S. don’t necessarily have it as hard as everyone thinks when it comes to snagging coveted jobs. Not only do most schools surveyed by Bloomberg Businessweek report placement rates on par with those for domestic students, but many report that international students are having success landing jobs in the U.S., despite significant obstacles. Of 25 U.S. business schools ranked by Bloomberg Businessweek in 2012 that responded to an informal survey, five reported that [...]Read MoreFrancesca Di Meglio, Bloomberg BusinessweekIndia Graduates Millions, but Too Few Are Fit to Hire
India Graduates Millions, but Too Few Are Fit to Hire
Geeta Anand
Many recent engineering grads in India say that after months of job hunting they are still [...]Read More
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