Keywords: Higher education


U.S. Considers $100,000 Fee for International Graduates Seeking Post-Study Work

The United States is reportedly considering a proposal that would require international students to pay a $100,000 fee to obtain authorization to work in the country after graduating from an American university. The measure, which is still under discussion, would represent one of the most significant......

Morocco remains top source of international students in France amid gradual decline

Moroccan students continue to hold the leading position among international student populations in France, according to recent data referenced in the French draft budget report for 2026 on immigration and integration policy, even as overall enrolment from Morocco shows a gradual decline. The report......

Morocco records 64.8% pass rate in 2026 baccalaureate exam, over 262,000 students admitted

The Moroccan Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports has announced the results of the 2026 ordinary session of the national baccalaureate examination, revealing a global success rate of 64.8% and more than 262,000 students successfully obtaining their diplomas. According to official figures,......

Moroccan universities gain recognition in the CWUR 2026 global rankings

Morocco has strengthened its presence in international higher education rankings, with six universities featured in the 2026 edition of the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Global 2000 list. The achievement reflects the growing visibility of Moroccan universities on the global academic stage......

French student receives suspended sentence in antisemitism case at Sorbonne University

A Paris court has sentenced a student from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University to a four-month suspended prison term after finding her guilty of discriminatory harassment linked to the Jewish faith of one of her fellow students. The ruling has reignited debate in France about antisemitism on......

Head of Harvard’s endowment plans retirement, reports say

The head of Harvard University’s investment fund, N. P. Narvekar, is reportedly planning to retire after several years overseeing one of the largest university endowments in the world. According to media reports, Narvekar informed Harvard’s governing board that he could step down from his......

Moroccans form Spain's largest foreign-born group but lag in higher education

Spain's National Statistics Institute reported that 1,165,955 Morocco-born residents lived in the country as of January 1, 2025. This group remains the largest foreign-born community, outnumbering Colombians at 978,041 and Venezuelans at 692,316. Foreign-born individuals totaled 9,464,210, or one......

France considers higher tuition fees, raising concern among Moroccan students

France is facing growing criticism over a proposed reform that would significantly increase university tuition fees for non-European students, a move that has sparked concern among many international applicants, particularly from Morocco. The plan aims to enforce higher registration fees for students......

Republicans close University of Florida chapter over alleged antisemitism

The Florida Federation of College Republicans has decided to dissolve its chapter at the University of Florida following allegations of misconduct that reportedly included antisemitic behavior. The decision was announced after an internal review conducted by the statewide student political organization. According......