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Note on India’s Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration Phase III
At the 6 November meeting of the Australia India Education and Skills Council, the Indian Minister of Education announced dedicated funding as part of India’s Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) for joint Australia-India research projects. India’s Ministry of Education is currently Calling for Proposals for this funding. Proposals must be submitted online through the SPARC website. The Call for Proposals will close on 15 February 2024.
Changes to China's continuing education
In 2022, China initiated reform of its continuing education sector intended to align it with the evolving needs of the workforce, as well as strengthening the regulatory framework and supervision of the sector. However, while digital transformation is high on the agenda, programs that are delivered entirely online may not be able to continue going forward.
Returned graduates eligible for special civil service recruitment pathway
In recent years, some Chinese provincial-level governments including Beijing and Shanghai have announced that Chinese students who have recently graduated from overseas higher education institutions are eligible for civil service positions through a provincial Selected and Assigned Graduates pathway. Previously this pathway was open only to graduates from Chinese universities.
A Partnership for the Future: Australia’s Education Strategy for India
Discover Australia’s vision for enhancing our education partnership with India.
Communique 1st Australia-India Education and Skills Council November 2023
Communique of the 1st Australia-India Education and Skills Council.
China's Hukou system and impact on study abroad
The Household Registration system, often referred to as the "hukou system" is a residence registration system for mainland Chinese citizens. Hukou registration is administered by a city or municipality and the location of a person's hukou determines their access to social services including health/medical services as well as impacting on a student's access to education.
Changes to the JSJ website - China's official portal for international education affairs supervision and management
The Chinese Ministry of Education confirmed that is has ceased to provide the list of overseas higher education institutions on its official portal for international education affairs supervision and management - the "JSJ website" from December 2022. While the JSJ website no longer contains the institution list, it remains a valuable resource for accessing up-to-date information on the approval of Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in running Schools (CFCRS) projects, regulatory documents and announcements.
CONFAP – signed December 2020
Memorandum of Understanding on Research and Development Cooperation between Brazilian National Council of State Funding Agencies (CONFAP) and Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment
Mechanism for the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications between Australia and India and FAQs
Australia and India’s Education Ministers signed the first ever Mechanism for the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications between Australia and India, in New Delhi on 2 March 2023.
Mechanism English
Mechanism Hindi
Mechanism Frequently Asked Questions
- Download Mechanism for the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications between Australia and India and FAQs (Mechanism Frequently Asked Questions) as a DOCX (335.57kb)
- Download Mechanism for the Mutual Recognition of Qualifications between Australia and India and FAQs (Mechanism Frequently Asked Questions) as a PDF (248.61kb)
Communique 6th Australia-India Education Council August 2022
Communique of the 6th Australia-India Education Council.
China’s Personal Information Protection Law
This policy update outlines some aspects of China’s Personal Information Protection Law, which came into effect on 1 November 2021. The policy update notes that this law may affect Australian education providers, particularly when collecting and processing Chinese student data.
Second round announced of Double First-Class initiative
This policy update outlines, and provides an Australian Embassy translation of, the recently released combined list of institutions and disciplines for the second round of the Double First-Class initiative. The policy update notes that the new round suggests a heightened focus on international collaboration and exchange.
Note on UGC regulations on Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Educational Institutions to offer Twinning, Joint Degree and Dual Degree Programs
- Download Note on UGC regulations on Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Educational Institutions to offer Twinning, Joint Degree and Dual Degree Programs as a DOCX (189.91kb)
- Download Note on UGC regulations on Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Educational Institutions to offer Twinning, Joint Degree and Dual Degree Programs as a PDF (200.34kb)
China's focus on vocational education towards 2035
This policy update highlights key aspects of China’s focus on vocational education towards 2035, drawing on the official Chinese Government document Opinions on Promoting High-quality Development of Modern Vocational Education (issued in October 2021).
China's Key Education Tasks for 2022
This policy update focuses on significant elements of the "key tasks" for 2022 issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education (MoE).
Published by the MoE on 8 February 2022, the MoE's key tasks contain 35 detailed tasks under six broad themes covering all areas of education.
MOU with Colombia - signed 24 March 2022
Memorandum of Understanding in Cooperation in Education and Training between the Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment and the Ministry of National Education of Colombia.
Thailand Education Policy Update - Reinventing University
An update on Thailand's policy settings for the higher education sector including the 'Reinventing University' initiative objectives; key Thai industries; strategic university groups; themes of activities; and opportunities for Australian universities.
Double Reduction Plan reduces homework and off-campus tutoring for Chinese school students
Update of Chinese government initiatives commonly referred to as the 'double reduction plan' aimed at reducing educational burden on Chinese school students, improving the quality of education in schools and promoting educational equality.
China updates list of terminated joint projects and extends support to students impacted by the pandemic through Chinese-Foreign joint ventures
Analysis of the Chinese Ministry of Education announcement approving the termination of 286 Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in Running School joint institutes and programs at bachelors and above degree level, including 48 between Chinese and Australian higher education institutions.
- Download China updates list of terminated joint projects and extends support to students impacted by the pandemic through Chinese-Foreign joint ventures as a DOCX (127.92kb)
- Download China updates list of terminated joint projects and extends support to students impacted by the pandemic through Chinese-Foreign joint ventures as a PDF (284.21kb)
Thailand Education Policy Update - English Language Sector
An update of Thailand's policy settings for the English Language sector including governance; recent projects undertaken by the Thai government; the Thai government objectives and goals for the sector; and opportunities for Australian English language providers in Thailand.
