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The partnership will initially focus on three key areas: promotion of ethical and transparent recruitment practices in the India-UK space; development of shared standards and guidance to support students and institutions; and production of joint insights that inform policy and sector best practice.

New strategic tie-up to improve outcomes for Indian students in UK

November 30, 2025 9:17 am

NISAU UK said its tie-up with ICEF will strengthen transparency, raise standards and ensure accurate and responsible guidance from first point of enquiry through to graduation and enhance the overall international student experience overseas.

The Indian National Students Association (INSA) UK and Creoo came together at the summit in the Houses of Parliament complex earlier this week to launch the Indian National Students Employability Council (INSEC)

New panel to boost Indian students’ career prospects in UK

November 22, 2025 9:44 am

Multiple students raised concerns around the UK's post-study work visa offer, known as the Graduate Route, which makes them eligible to work for up to 18 months after their graduation. However, Indian students fear that companies are either rejecting them outright or not bothering to respond to their applications due to an underlying bias.

International student enrolments in US universities drop by 17% in 2025-26: IIE

US universities saw 17% drop in enrolments from international students in 2025-26

November 18, 2025 1:20 pm

New International Student Enrollment Drop: In a trend that continues from last year, Indian students remained the largest international student cohort in the US in 2024-25.

To apply for the increased work rights, students can submit a variation of conditions application through Immigration New Zealand’s online systems, depending on when their visa was issued. The application fee is NZD $325.

New Zealand raises student work hour limit, expands exchange programme rights under Education Growth Plan

November 09, 2025 9:20 am

Students who currently hold a visa with a 20-hour work limit and wish to work up to 25 hours will need to apply for a variation of conditions or a new student visa

US H1-B visa: Despite policy headwinds, these countries continue to draw Indian students

November 02, 2025 9:09 am

Data from multiple international education agencies and government sources show that these countries together host over 7 lakh Indian students in 2025

An applicant's standard of speaking, listening, reading and writing English must be equivalent to A-Level or Class 12, referred to as level B2, which the Home Office believes will ensure applicants are “better able to integrate into life in the UK”.

Entry to UK becomes tough as new English language tests for skilled visa applicants imposed

October 17, 2025 5:57 pm

Finance requirements for student visas will also be increased for the 2025-2026 academic year, meaning foreign students will have to demonstrate they have sufficient funds to support themselves. The current requirement of having maintenance funds of 1,483 pounds per month will be raised to 1,529 pounds for London and to 1,171 pounds per month (up from 1,136 pounds) for the rest of the UK.

In the past 2 to 3 years, access to the US job market has become more competitive due to rising demand, strict annual caps, and an unpredictable lottery system (Representational-AI Generated image)

Beyond the H-1B Visa: Alternative pathways for students to build a career in US

September 23, 2025 10:04 am

The appeal of studying at institutions like Harvard, MIT, Yale, or Stanford isn’t just about immigration outcomes. It’s about academic pedigree, global networks, and access to cutting-edge research and industry.

While this marks an uptick compared to 2025, it still falls about 8 per cent short of the immediate post-COVID surge in numbers, according to official estimates.

Australia to raise cap on international student enrolments to 2.95 lakh in 2026

August 19, 2025 4:11 pm

Strategically important cohorts, including Pacific and Timor-Leste students and Australian government scholarship holders, will continue to receive high priority student visa processing in 2026.

Priya is currently studying at Kingston University Business School, London

Life in a Foreign University | ‘Returning to the UK at 31 was the best decision I made’

July 25, 2025 9:19 am

Priya, a finance professional with director-level experience in India, is currently pursuing an MBA at Kingston University Business School in London. She aims to enhance her leadership capabilities, deepen her understanding of business strategy, and prepare for future strategic roles by building on her expertise in financial modelling and operations management.

UK education system: Adi Verma is originally from Bhopal. He moved to Mumbai to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Music Production and Technology, with a minor in Drum Techniques before going to UK

Life in a Foreign University | How choosing a different path helped this student from UK's Royal Northern College of Music

July 18, 2025 2:23 pm

UK education system: Adi Verma is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Pop Music at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in the UK. Before this, he completed his Bachelor's in Music Production and Technology with a minor in drum techniques from True School of Music, Mumbai.