Tertiary education

India’s Lower House passes Bill raising penalties for exam leaks

Cockroach Janta Party supporters celebrate the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, following a protest, in Mumbai, India, on July 26.

US universities remain popular with S’porean students, despite stricter visa rules

Arshul Garg (third from right), 22, student at UC Berkeley in the US, with fellow members from the university’s Singapore Students’ Association in August 2025, during their annual welcome picnic for new exchange students and freshmen.

Young Indians increasingly believe a degree will not change their lives

Graduate unemployment in the country has remained stubbornly high – ranging between 35 per cent and 40 per cent – for more than four decades.

Fewer American students are studying in China. What does this mean for future ties?

American student Peter Boehm at the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall of China in May 2025. Boehm went to China to immerse himself in the language and to understand the country first-hand.

NUS introduces minor in criminal justice after strong uptake of related courses

The criminal justice programme will begin in Semester 2 of the 2026/2027 academic year.

Why philosophy is having a moment

China’s top universities expand enrolment in AI, strategic fields

AI-related disciplines are a major focus at China’s universities.

ST Screen Timeout

Phone Sleeps First: NTU student project helps undergrads put phones away for better sleep

NTU communication studies undergraduates (from left) Milim Tay, Chloe Lim, Joy Chew and Phylicia Law organised the campaign as part of their final-year project.

China’s tech giants dangle annual pay packages from $200k to woo S’pore-trained AI grads

A pop-up career fair by Chinese online travel giant Trip.com on the NTU campus in Boon Lay on April 16, where roles for AI engineers and data analysts were highlighted.

From 2027, all university, poly and ITE students will learn AI skills as part of their studies

Minister for Education Desmond Lee speaking to attendees of the NUS120 Distinguished Speaker Series at the National University of Singapore on May 21, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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