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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 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.
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
September 12, 2025 16:21 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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steam
July 24, 2025 08:46 IST
Beckley, a former head of the school's alumni association, rallied fellow graduates this spring in an unsuccessful effort to stop Governor Mike Braun, a Republican, from removing three alumni-elected members from Indiana University's Board of Trustees and handpicking their replacements.
Children exposed to heat wave may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling: UNESCO
July 22, 2025 09:15 IST
Climate related stressors such as heat, wildfires, storms, floods, droughts, diseases and rising sea levels, affect education outcomes. Most low and middle-income countries are experiencing climate-related school closures every year, increasing chances of learning loss and dropout, it noted.
University of San Diego launches 2-year online master’s programmes for Indian professionals
July 19, 2025 18:33 IST
The University of San Diego is offering fully online master’s degrees in technology fields such as AI, Data Science, and Cyber Security, now open to working professionals in India. The 20-month programmes can be completed at your own pace, with flexible admissions and financial aid options available.
University of Bath confers Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration to Sunil Bharti Mittal
July 18, 2025 10:11 IST
The honour from the University of Bath marks Sunil Bharti Mittal's ninth honorary doctorate and his third from a UK institution. He was earlier conferred the Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) by the University of Leeds in 2009 and the Doctor of Civil Law (Honoris Causa) by Newcastle University in 2012.
Life in a Foreign University | How choosing a different path helped this student from UK’s Royal Northern College of MusicSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 14:23 IST
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.
Meet Kerala’s Pranav S, recipient of Australian National University’s FRT programmeSubscriber Only
September 5, 2025 12:24 IST
Pranav, who is a five-year Integrated course student in Economics at the University of Hyderabad (UoH), was not aware of the FRT programme; however, a mail from the University changed his career trajectory.
Australia hikes student visa fee to AUD 2,000: List of major study abroad destinations, their visa costs
July 14, 2025 09:26 IST
According to reports, the Australian government stated that the move is part of a wider strategy to ensure the sustainable growth of its rapidly expanding international education sector. Check country-wise breakdown of student visa fee increases since September 2024.
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