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Decline in number of Indians going abroad for studies, says Govt

Number of students going abroad falls sharply by 31% in two years

February 12, 2026 10:43 am

According to the response from Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar, 9,08,364 students went abroad in 2023, and this figure dropped to 7,70,127 in 2024. It dipped further to 6,26,606 in 2025.

Jessica Turner, CEO of global rankings firm Quacquarelli Symonds

'Not the automatic choice anymore’: Why Indian students are moving away from US universities?

February 10, 2026 11:59 am

Jessica Turner, CEO of global rankings firm QS Quacquarelli Symonds speaks to Vidheesha Kuntamalla on the fading US and Canada dominance in Indian student mobility, visa anxiety around F1 and H1B pathways and whether American universities risk slipping in global rankings.

First degree courses remained the most popular route into higher education, accounting for 51 per cent of all enrolments

UK higher education enrollments fall as postgraduate taught numbers slide

January 31, 2026 9:27 am

Overall enrollments stood at 28,63,180 in 2024-25, down from 29,00,240 the previous year. First degree courses remained the most popular route into higher education.

Mumbai Nursing College teaches German to prepare students for jobs abroad

January 28, 2026 2:07 pm

K J Somaiya College introduces language training to help nurses access career opportunities in Germany

Each scholarship provides a minimum of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a one-year taught postgraduate course

British Council announces GREAT Scholarships for Indian students in UK

December 19, 2025 9:14 am

For the 2026–27 academic year, 12 postgraduate scholarships are being offered by leading UK universities across a wide range of subjects. The participating higher education institutions include Anglia Ruskin University, Norwich University of the Arts, Queen’s University Belfast, Royal College of Art and others.

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.