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‘No benefits, no stability’: Canada study permit falls 62%; Indian families weigh costs, PR, and alternatives

September 11, 2025 16:43 IST

Canada international students, Canada student visa rules: Stricter immigration policies and economic challenges dampen the prospects of international students and temporary workers in Canada.

USC Viterbi School of Engineering & School of Advanced Computing introduce new UG course in AI

September 9, 2025 09:22 IST

It is available on the common application; the programme’s first cohort will begin at USC’s University Park Campus in Fall 2026.

Carnegie Mellon Vs Imperial College London for STEM: Which one will you choose?

September 8, 2025 09:58 IST

CMU and Imperial are equally excellent choices for the Indian STEM student. Ultimately, you must decide whether you desire an American-style or UK-style experience.

UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand- Countries and their post-study work visa explained

Which country offers the best Post-Study Work Visa in 2025: Here’s what study abroad aspirants need to know

September 7, 2025 09:46 IST

From the US cap-gap extension to Australia's 485 reforms, here’s how changing immigration policies will shape your post-study options in 2025.

Germany overtakes US, Canada in terms of study abroad applications: Report

Germany overtakes US, Canada in study abroad applications: Report

September 9, 2025 10:01 IST

Germany has emerged as the top choice, with student share rising. After Germany, UAE is another rising star, hosting 42 per cent of its international student population from India.

Technical University of Denmark Vs ETH Zurich for Environmental Engineering: Which one will you choose?

September 1, 2025 09:35 IST

Both universities offer world-class education at a fraction of US costs, with DTU charging no tuition fees for EU students and reasonable fees for international students, while ETH Zurich maintains affordable tuition compared to American counterparts.

Colleges face financial struggles as Trump policies send international enrolment plummeting

September 1, 2025 09:37 IST

The decline represents a hit to the bottom line for Central Missouri, a small public university that operates close to its margins with an endowment of only USD 65 million. International students typically account for nearly a quarter of its tuition revenue.

– The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has directed officers to scrutinise applicants’ conduct, immigration history, family ties, and any association with anti-American or terrorist ideologies

US tightens visa rules for international students: Key highlights

August 29, 2025 13:57 IST

In 2024, the US hosted about 1.6 million international students on F visas, 3,55,000 exchange visitors on J visas, and 13,000 media professionals on I visas.

UK government opens masters course applications under Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

UK govt opens applications for masters courses under Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

August 26, 2025 09:29 IST

These scholarships are intended for candidates who have not previously studied for a year or more in a high-income country. The scholarships typically cover a one-year Master’s programme and include full tuition fees, airfare, and a living allowance.

LSE vs Wharton School- All you need to know about courses, costs and more (Images via official website)

London School of Economics Vs Wharton School: Courses, careers, & costs

August 24, 2025 08:29 IST

Both institutions command international prestige. LSE is recognised worldwide as a hub of economic thought and public policy research, while Wharton has built its reputation as the leading school for business and finance education.

Over 7.6 lakh Indians went abroad for higher studies in 2024: Govt

August 20, 2025 09:32 IST

As per the official figures, over 2.6 lakh students went abroad for studies in 2020, which increased to 4.45 lakh in 2021, 7.52 lakh in 2022, and peaked at nearly 8.95 lakh in 2023, before slightly declining to 7.6 lakh in 2024.

Western Sydney University invites application for VC’s Academic Excellence UG Scholarship

August 20, 2025 09:32 IST

This merit-based scholarship offers a substantial financial incentive, covering 50 per cent of tuition fees per session for up to three years of full-time study.

What’s the average cost of living in Germany for students?

August 19, 2025 16:09 IST

To make the most of your budget while studying in Germany, it’s important to adopt a few smart financial habits.

Medical colleges in Japan (Images via official website)

NEET UG: Here’s why Japan could be the next hotspot for Indian medical aspirants

August 19, 2025 16:09 IST

According to the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), there were 279,274 international students in 2023, marking a 20.8% increase from 2022. By May 2024, the number rose to 336,708, a further 21% jump.

Chevening Scholarship & Fellowship 2025 Application Starts: Know eligibility, deadline & financial assistance

Chevening Scholarship & Fellowship 2025 Application: Know eligibility, deadline & financial assistance

August 19, 2025 16:10 IST

Chevening Fellowships are intensive 8-12 weeks-long programmes hosted at top UK institutions and designed for mid-to-senior level professionals. These fellowships offer a multidisciplinary approach through lectures, workshops, site visits and engagement with sector experts.

Trump plans to sign an order requiring colleges to prove they don't consider race in admissions

President Trump plans to sign an order requiring US colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions

August 19, 2025 16:10 IST

Trump's Republican administration is accusing colleges of using personal statements and other proxies to consider race. The executive order is similar to parts of recent settlement agreements the administration negotiated with Brown University and Columbia University, restoring their federal research funding.

As US tightens student visas, countries in Asia, UK see enrollment surge

August 19, 2025 16:10 IST

New international enrolment in the US could drop by 30 per cent to 40 per cent this fall, according to an analysis of visa and enrolment data by NAFSA, an agency that promotes international education.

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 16:11 IST

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.

NIT Durgapur Vs IIIT Kalyani for ECE: Which one will you choose?

SAT registration underway, exam on August 23

August 6, 2025 09:12 IST

The deadline for SAT registration is August 8. Students who are interested in applying for the exam can complete the registration within the deadline on the official website--mysat.collegeboard.org/login.

Acing the New GRE: What Indian students should expect from the shorter format

August 3, 2025 09:19 IST

Indian students, who often excel in mathematics, will be able to leverage their quantitative strengths, especially since core concepts remain the same, but since the questions are reduced, students should strive for more accuracy.

Antra Johri is a first-generation student to study abroad in her family.

From Haridwar to Wollongong: Finding creativity, courage and community in a new country | Life in a Foreign UniversitySubscriber Only

July 31, 2025 14:26 IST

Antra Johri has graduated from UOW, Australia. She did her Bachelor of Business (Marketing). In 2022, she moved to Wollongong, fast-tracked her Diploma of Business in just seven months, and progressed directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Business, majoring in Marketing.

UK's University of Bristol to set up campus in Mumbai

UK’s University of Bristol gets UGC nod to set up campus in Mumbai

July 31, 2025 10:54 IST

Mumbai was chosen for its strong reputation in technology, innovation, and the arts. The campus is planned to be located close to central Mumbai.

University of Glasgow offers MBA Scholarship for 2025 intake

July 29, 2025 09:06 IST

With awards of up to EUR 18,750 (approximately Rs 17 lakh), the scholarship is designed to promote diversity, equality, and inclusion within the university’s globally recognised business programme, mentions the website.

In a separate query, the MEA was asked whether the government has taken cognisance of the illegal-immigration rackets operating in the country that fraudulently send Indians abroad, causing loss of money and national reputation.

Indian students flagged difficulty in obtaining US student visa appointments: Govt

August 19, 2025 16:11 IST

In a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh also said the MEA took up the matter with the US embassy in New Delhi as well as the US Department of State.

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’Subscriber Only

July 25, 2025 09:19 IST

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.

AAP’s Sanjay Singh, others ‘detained’ in Srinagar’s Doda

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AAP leader Sanjay Singh and other party members were illegally detained in Srinagar's Doda, along with former Delhi minister Imran Hussain. Singh was detained prior to addressing a press conference about the arrest of the party's MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act. He accused the BJP of resorting to "thuggery" and his detention drew support from other opposition leaders.

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