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‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees: Why arts and humanities are under pressure in the UK
October 14, 2026 5:06 pm
England's higher education regulator cited uncertainty over student recruitment, inflation, rising operating costs, and pressure on universities' cash flow.
UK eases immigration for Erasmus+ visitors from October 8: What changes for Indian students
October 12, 2026 5:20 pm
The changes are aimed at facilitating short-term mobility between the UK and participating Erasmus+ countries. Participants coming under the programme will not need to be sponsored for activities permitted under the Visitor route.
UK student visa applications fall 16% as August total drops below 100,000
October 12, 2026 5:21 pm
The government directly links the sustained fall in dependant applications to immigration rule changes introduced on January 1, 2024, which prevent most international students from bringing dependants. The latest figure is 88 per cent below the level recorded in the year ending December 2023.
UK India Young Professionals Visa Scheme 2026: Deadline on July 23; how to apply?
July 22, 2026 7:21 pm
The UK government has clarified that applicants selected in the ballot are under no obligation to complete the visa application if they later decide not to proceed. At the same time, those who are not selected cannot challenge the outcome, as the ballot results are final. They may, however, participate in future ballots if the scheme continues and they continue to satisfy the eligibility criteria.
Why UK introduced 'no permission, no travel' rule: What is ETA and how does it affect travel to Britain?
February 25, 2026 6:31 pm
UK ETA rules from February 25 require visa-free travellers to obtain electronic travel authorisation. Here’s cost, validity, eligibility and how to apply.
‘Partial refund doesn't nullify cheating’: Punjab and Haryana High Court rejects pre-arrest bail plea in UK visa fraud case
February 18, 2026 2:16 pm
Punjab and Haryana High Court News: The Punjab and Haryana High Court noted that the accused woman – who allegedly took Rs 1.12 lakh from the complainant – was named in several similar FIRs.
80% leave UK amid tightening immigration rules, Indian students form biggest group: Govt data
November 29, 2025 9:59 am
The data states that the increase in long-term emigration of non-EU nationals who originally arrived on study-related visas is primarily being driven by the large numbers of Indian and Chinese nationals leaving in the year ending June 2025.
H-1B Visa Alternatives: Countries Indian students can look forward to
October 05, 2025 10:58 am
H-1B visa alternatives, Visa strategies beyond H-1B: From Austria’s newly launched two-year Master’s programme designed specifically for Indian STEM graduates—with built-in industry exposure—to strategic initiatives by France and Germany aimed at easing access and enhancing academic mobility, the global education landscape is evolving rapidly.
UK urges immigrants to transition to eVisa; how it will impact Indian students
September 21, 2024 10:35 am
The Home Office plans to replace physical documents with a fully digital immigration system by the end of 2024.
Visa figures reveal Indian students being put off applying to UK universities
August 22, 2024 9:04 pm
This fall in Indian student numbers is the first indication of the impact of tighter curbs on the right of most student visa holders to bring along dependent family members, which came into effect earlier this year.
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