More U.S. Universities Set Up Campuses Abroad

More American universities are setting up campuses abroad, reports The New York Times. American universities, as well as Australian and British ones, are starting or expanding programs in China, India and Singapore. Many are now considering full foreign branch campuses, particularly in the Middle East. Students in the Persian Gulf state of Qatar can attend an American university without the expense, culture-shock or post-9/11 via problems of traveling to America. ………..
Overseas programs can help American universities raise their profile, build international relationships, attract top research talent, and gain access to a new pool of tuition-paying students, just as the number of college-age American students is about to decline. The demand from overseas is large, officials say. …………………Most overseas campuses offer programs in business, science, engineering and computers. There is also much demand for technology schools. [View Full Article]