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U.S. Sanctions Cut Off Iranian Students From Exams Needed for Study Abroad
WHY IT MATTERS
The loss of exam access hampers Iranian students’ ability to pursue international education, limiting cultural exchange and professional development opportunities.
What happened
U. S.
sanctions on Iran have led to the cancellation of English proficiency and graduate exams that are required for students to apply to study abroad programs. The latest measures have isolated many Iranians who were eager to foster ties with the world by pursuing international education.
With these exams no longer available, students cannot meet the eligibility criteria for overseas universities, effectively blocking their access to study abroad opportunities and the broader cultural and academic exchanges that come with them.
PRIMARY SOURCES
U.S. Sanctions on Iran Cut Off Students from Tests Needed for Study Abroad
The New York Times · Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi · Discovery only; publisher copyright and subscription terms apply