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After US raised H-1B visa fee, what alternatives do Indian students have globally?

30% fewer Indian students are opting to study abroad: Govt

February 13, 2026 7:42 am

While the parliamentary response did not attribute the decline to any single cause, recent developments across major study destinations offer context.

Student visa and immigration policy changes taking effect this year in 2026

Student Visas And Immigration 2026: Why the US, UK, Canada, Australia are cutting permits and raising fees this year

February 08, 2026 9:44 am

Despite challenges, not all major destination countries are tightening access for international students. Germany continues to maintain a relatively stable and accessible visa regime, with ongoing efforts to streamline digital applications and offering low or no tuition fees alongside clear post-study work and residency pathways.

Reviewing the climate of the town or city where your prospective college is located is crucial

Study abroad: Weather, money — harsh realities from an insider

February 06, 2026 1:04 pm

Is studying abroad still worth the investment? From the "cash cow" reality of Western colleges to the mental toll of extreme weather and the PR "trap," an Indian expat reveals 5 truths every student must know before moving to Canada or the UK in 2026.

Harvard University Kennedy School Public Policy

Inside the Harvard programme Telangana CM will attend: Public leadership, duration and fees

January 20, 2026 9:39 am

The curriculum is structured to simulate real-world leadership pressures. Participants are asked to bring a specific leadership challenge from their own work and engage in candid conversations about what limits progress, both individually and institutionally.

University of Aberdeen opens admissions for India campus in Mumbai; offers Rs 2 lakh scholarship – details here

January 18, 2026 1:39 pm

Professor Peter Edwards, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, tells indianexpress.com why Mumbai was chosen for the university’s campus, how academic parity with Scotland will be ensured, details of India-relevant fee structures, scholarships, and more.

How policy shifts in 2025 made studying abroad harder in the US, UK, Canada, Australia

December 30, 2025 3:50 pm

Studying Abroad in 2025: For Indian students, the message was - international education remains valuable, but it's no longer a given. It's conditional, contested, and increasingly shaped by forces beyond the classroom.

The report places this opportunity in the context of India’s large but under-served higher education market (Representative/AI generated image)

Over 5.6 lakh Indian students could benefit from foreign universities establishing campuses in India by 2040

December 18, 2025 8:53 am

The report estimates that the availability of globally aligned programmes within India could result in foreign exchange savings of USD 113 billion by reducing the need for students to pursue education overseas.

NTU awarded over 1,300 scholarships to students from more than 80 countries

UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program, offering study, training opportunities across 27 nations in post-Brexit reset

December 18, 2025 12:12 pm

The agreement also covers opportunities to study or train abroad for school pupils, adult learners, educators and sports coaches.

UK work visas for Indian professionals plunge by 67%; healthcare, IT sectors hit hardest amid new immigration overhaul

December 14, 2025 11:40 am

The data shows that while traditional pathways for work and study in the UK are narrowing, dialogue and structured agreements remain key to adapting to changing mobility landscapes.

L-R: Australian MP Jason Clare, Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan, hands over LOI to Prof Atilla Brungs of UNSW Sydney (Photo via UNSW)

CBSE schools to expand across Australia as UNSW announces Bangalore campus by 2026, following AIESC meeting

December 09, 2025 11:38 am

The campus in Bangalore will offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, media, computer science and data science, and cyber security, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said at a press conference after the AIESC meeting on Monday.