Immigration Update: Summary of Changes to Tier 4
As of the start of April 2012 there have been some changes that have come into force for Tier 4 of the Points Based System for immigration to the UK. In previous blogs we have covered the requirements...
View ArticleApplication Trends from Western Europe
The increasing mobility of the European workforce in recent years can be noticed through an increase in the number of individuals applying to UK NARIC from Western Europe. In 2008, the region accounted...
View ArticleFurther Trends from Western Europe
Further to the Application Trends from Western Europe, there are some interesting statistics which highlight the same points from the membership enquiries we receive. Member Enquiries Universities and...
View ArticleHow to spot fraudulent education documents and fake degrees
The production of fraudulent documents, or fake degrees and diplomas, has been going on since antiquity, but it is only in the last ten to fifteen years that educational fraud or ‘fake qualifications’...
View ArticleNew User Area launched for members
As announced in NARIC News there are a number of phases in the redevelopment of the ECCTIS websites. On 24th September a new User Area for UK NARIC members was launched. This development will make it...
View ArticleRecognition of Joint Programmes
As Erasmus Mundus Programmes and joint programmes in general are increasingly gaining popularity, several projects and initiatives have been launched to explore solutions to the common problems...
View ArticleWhat is a Statement of Comparability?
Since the introduction of the UK NARIC blog in November 2011, the most popular article we have written is ‘How a UK NARIC Statement of Comparability can help’ . Following on from the popularity of the...
View ArticleSpotlight: Turkey
Turkey is situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Bordered by eight countries, Turkey is a major regional power and is becoming increasingly integrated with the West through its membership of...
View ArticleUK NARIC – helping you apply to study or work in the UK
If you are applying for a job or to study in the UK, but have qualifications from outside the UK, how can you be sure that you satisfy the necessary requirements? UK NARIC can help you! UK NARIC...
View ArticleApplication Trends – English Speaking Africa
The 2009 figures from UNESCO showed that there were 3.3 million outwardly mobile students across the world. The regions with the largest number of mobile students are East Asia and the Pacific, North...
View ArticleUK NARIC helping with Tier 4 Highly Trusted Sponsor Compliance
Universities and colleges across the country need to comply with strict guidelines to bring students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to study in the UK. There have been high profile...
View ArticleThe Impact of MOOCs
The Impact of MOOCs. From the ECCTIS Blog (http://bit.ly/WyZmZR). If you are an employer, a professional body or an education provider you are going to have to consider how you evaluate MOOC...
View ArticleThe Diploma Supplement and the Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR)
We keep hearing that there is some confusion about the Europass Diploma Supplement (DS) and the Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR). This blog post might clear up some of the confusion and...
View ArticleEducation: a world of opportunity
Reprinted from an article written by Malik Sarwar Global Head of Wealth Development, HSBC; 14/08/2013 With businesses operating across borders as never before, there are many benefits to studying...
View ArticleWhere do you want to go next?
Making sure that employers and education providers understand the value of your qualifications is vitally important. If you want to take the next step by either studying, looking for a first job or...
View ArticleImmigration Update – April 2014
The latest changes to the Immigration Rules have come into effect from the 6 April 2014. Below is a summary of some of the changes that have been made: Expanding the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)...
View ArticleA summary of significant changes to UK Home Office immigration rules and...
On 6 April 2017 The UK Home Office made changes to the UK’s immigration system, which are currently still in effect. Key changes include: The introduction of a skills levy for Tier 2 Sponsors The...
View ArticleUK international student recruitment changes: away from the EU, towards South...
UK universities and higher education institutions are re-examining their recruitment strategies and models, with a focus on long-term sustainability and the need to diversify international student...
View ArticleWhat can analysis of our data tell UK higher education institutions about...
UK universities and higher education institutions are re-examining their recruitment strategies and models, with a focus on long-term sustainability and the need to diversify international student...
View ArticleFast-tracking dreams: supporting people who want to live in the UK
There are people right across the world who have a dream to live in the UK. Sometimes it’s to work. Others want to study, while being with family is the motivation for many more. As you are reading...
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