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Indian students weigh US higher education amid growing uncertainty

Study in US: Borrow loan or wait? Indian students weigh options amid growing uncertainty

November 28, 2025 14:06 IST

Adding to the uncertainty is speculation about the future of Optional Practical Training (OPT), the 36-month work authorisation that has long been central to the ROI of a US STEM degree. Several proposals have been discussed, which, if implemented, would be detrimental to Indian students.

University of Sheffield offers International PG Scholarships for September 2026 intake

University of Sheffield offers International PG Scholarships for September 2026 intake

November 23, 2025 08:48 IST

The scholarship will be awarded as a tuition fee discount to eligible students who accept their admission offer from the University of Sheffield before July 7.

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 09:44 IST

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.

Study Abroad in US | What international students are studying in United States?

Study in US: What subjects international students are opting in America?Subscriber Only

November 23, 2025 08:55 IST

As per the US Open Doors Report 2025, Indian students make up the highest international student enrolment with 3,63,019, followed by China, South Korea, Canada, Vietnam and Nepal.

Germany: With 15.1 per cent rise within a year, India becomes the largest group of international students enrolled at German universities, surpassing China, according to winter semester 2023-24 data.

97% of Indian students want education leading directly to jobs: Study

November 20, 2025 09:12 IST

Globally, 56 per cent of students ranked employability among their top three decision-making factors, rising to 87 per cent when looking at the top decision factors.

The Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious Scholarship (100%) involved a written application, video submission, online interview and a final in-person round in Delhi.

How her social initiative helped her winning scholarship, MBA seat in Deakin University in Australia | Life in a Foreign UniversitySubscriber Only

November 21, 2025 15:51 IST

Harshini Rathika Kishore Kumar Singh is doing an MBA (International) at Deakin University, Australia

QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2026: 

No Indian institute in top 200 in QS Sustainability Rankings 2026

November 19, 2025 16:06 IST

IIT Delhi was followed by IIT Bombay, which stood at a global rank of 236 (a notch down from 235 last year), and IIT Kharagpur (236, down from 202 last year).

OPJGU Campus (Image via official website)

JGU launches 5 new Japan study abroad programmes for Summer 2026

November 18, 2025 08:52 IST

JGU presently maintains more than 25 institutional partnerships in Japan, one of the largest networks operated by an Indian university.

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

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

November 18, 2025 13:20 IST

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.

Judge bars Trump from immediately cutting funding to University of California

Judge bars Donald Trump from immediately cutting funding to University of California

November 17, 2025 09:07 IST

The unions argue in a lawsuit that the administration is using funding cuts, and the threat of cuts, to silence opposing viewpoints at UC in violation of the Constitution and federal law

Six professions that are particularly in demand across Germany right now (Image: AI Generated via ChatGPT)

These professions are in high demand in Germany

November 16, 2025 17:05 IST

According to Deutschland.de, the official online platform operated by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office, the country’s demand for qualified professionals has surged across sectors, with total vacancies projected to be above 2 lakh.

Kunal Gupta is doing an LLM in International Law and Security at the University of Birmingham as a GREAT Scholar

‘GREAT scholarship made studying law in UK easier’ | Life in a Foreign UniversitySubscriber Only

November 14, 2025 17:52 IST

 Kunal Gupta is doing his LLM in International Law and Security from the University of Birmingham, UK.

Rice Vs Vanderbilt Universities for Engineering: Which Southern Ivy will suit you?

Rice Vs Vanderbilt for Engineering: Which Southern Ivy universities will suit you?

November 10, 2025 09:22 IST

Both offer academic prestige, competitive admissions, attractive campuses, and deep institutional resources but each delivers a distinct flavour of engineering education.

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 9, 2025 09:20 IST

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

According to the 2024 data from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), there were around 1.3 million Indian students studying abroad. In 2025, the number has gone over 1.8 million (AI Generated Image via Sora)

Why is now the right time to pursue international education abroad

November 8, 2025 09:17 IST

Students from India should select universities from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand because these countries provide top-quality education along with familiar cultural environments.

Many graduates choose to stay in Germany, where demand for doctors is expected to grow significantly by 2030

NEET UG 2026: Can Germany attract more Indian medical aspirants? Know more about visa policy, courses

November 11, 2025 10:12 IST

German medical degrees are also recognized across the European Union, enabling practice in countries like Sweden and Ireland, both facing critical healthcare worker shortages projected to reach one million by 2030.

From a modest upbringing to building a life in Amsterdam, Pulkit Sharma's journey reflects resilience, ambition, and reinvention.

From Old Delhi lanes to Amsterdam canals: My life as an MBA student in the Netherlands | Life in a foreign universitySubscriber Only

November 6, 2025 09:23 IST

Pulkit Sharma, a 33-year-old from Old Delhi, is an MBA graduate from Nyenrode Business University in the Netherlands. Raised by his mother and grandparents after his father’s early passing, he now works in the Benelux market and calls Amsterdam his second home.

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

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

November 2, 2025 09:09 IST

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

University of Sheffield offers ​international UG scholarship for Sep 2026 intake

University of Sheffield to offer ​international UG scholarship for Sep 2026 intake

November 1, 2025 10:19 IST

The scholarship will be awarded automatically to eligible students who accept their course offer by the set date. The scholarships are for full-time students only. Students studying online or via distance learning are not eligible for a scholarship.

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Indian students among UK’s brightest and best: Indian High Commissioner to the UK

November 1, 2025 11:12 IST

The senior diplomat highlighted Indian students' contribution to the larger educational establishment in the UK, with students providing significant value in terms of the tuition fees they pay and also in terms of what they will give back to societies, both in the UK and India.

F-1 visa denials surge to 10-year high, US rejects 41% of foreign student applicants

OPT Fair Tax proposes no financial relief for foreign students working in the US: What it means for those under F-1 visa

October 30, 2025 09:40 IST

If the OPT Fair Tax Act becomes law, Indian students could see a direct impact on their post-study earnings and living budgets.

Australian Education Minister Jason Clare

‘Australian students should make up more than 50% of total enrolments:’ Education Minister defends cap on international student

October 29, 2025 11:46 IST

Australian education minister said that the government’s stance that local students must form the majority on campus: “It should be more than 50 per cent of students at universities being local students.”

IIT Delhi Placements 2025-26: Pre-placement offers saw more than 33% surge

University of Queensland, IIT Delhi open applications for Joint PhD programme for July 2026 intake

October 28, 2025 09:10 IST

The collaborative programme offers candidates the opportunity to undertake research under the supervision of academics from both institutions while experiencing the academic environments of India and Australia.

NYU Vs Georgetown University for Business: Which one will suit you?

NYU Vs Georgetown University for Business: Which one will suit you?

October 27, 2025 09:06 IST

While both schools attract ambitious undergraduates eyeing leadership roles across consulting, finance, and technology, the choice often comes down to values versus velocity, whether one prioritises purpose-driven global leadership or thrives in the high-pressure dynamism of Wall Street.

Australia's Macquarie University announces VC's international scholarship for UG, PG students

Australia’s Macquarie University announces VC’s international scholarship for all UG, PG students

October 25, 2025 09:42 IST

The students can receive up to AUD $40,000 through the India early acceptance scholarship, in addition $10,000 via the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship, which can reduce the cost of their studies.

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