International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.14

In Canada, Ontario will allow colleges and universities to raise tuition fees by 2% annually; Japan promotes inclusive education for students with disabilities; a US appeals court dismisses a challenge to Trump’s attempt to ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies; Ghana and Israel deepen academic cooperation through a strategic partnership; Australia faces warnings it could become an “artless country” amid collapsing enrolments in creative courses…

Welcome to the new edition of News Tank Academic's roundup of international news. Every week, we will bring you a selection of some of the most important developments in higher education from around the world.

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Canada: colleges and universities in Ontario granted 2% yearly tuition increase

Ontario will allow colleges and universities to raise tuition fees by 2% annually for the next three years, ending a seven-year freeze, as part of a new $6.4 billion (€5.43bn) funding model to be delivered over four years. Announced on 12/02/2026, the plan also reduces grants under the Ontario Student Assistance Programme (OSAP)…