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Things to keep in mind while planning to study abroad
March 26, 2018 10:38 IST
It is often forgotten that overseas education comes at a very high price and parents often take loans at high interest, sell their land or family silver to fund the expensive education.
Drop in US student visas to Indians
March 14, 2018 17:37 IST
The reason for this fall is stricter rules mandated by the Trump government. The consular officials have to now ensure that students planned to return to their countries after finishing their studies
UK records 36% hike in applications from Indian students
February 6, 2018 15:50 IST
A total of 4,470 students from India applied for undergraduate courses set to begin at universities across Britain later this year.
Top 10 international B-schools outside the US: Bloomberg
December 12, 2017 12:52 IST
All top colleges are from European countries with the United Kingdom dominating the list.
Five ways to earn money while studying abroadSubscriber Only
November 16, 2017 19:20 IST
Part-time jobs can emerge as the ideal choice, as it reduces the excess burden on parents while inculcating a sense of responsibility and discipline in students
US universities register 12.3% increase in Indian students
November 13, 2017 13:45 IST
In 2016-17, for the second consecutive year, US colleges and universities hosted more than one million international students, reaching a record high of 1.08 million.
Study abroad: Australia tightens English requirements for foreign students
October 12, 2017 15:51 IST
There are more than 5,50,000 international students in Australia, according to government data, which lists the lucrative sector as the country's third-largest export earner.
What makes European universities attractive to international students
October 11, 2017 14:50 IST
Many public funded universities offer programs at extremely low fees while some even offer courses for free. Scholarships are available but students generally need to cover their living costs.
Indian students applications to UK universities increase, says Envoy
September 19, 2017 15:29 IST
About 4.14 lakh visitor visas were issued, of which 11,700 comprise student visas and 5,000 short-term study visas.
Cambridge University considers computer-based exams due to declining handwriting habits
September 11, 2017 14:19 IST
Cambridge has launched a consultation on "digital education strategy" and had earlier piloted the exam typing scheme in the faculties of History and Classics. According to British Institute of Graphologists handwriting expert Tracey Trussell, the university should "make sure that students continue to write by hand, especially in lectures."
Top affordable destinations you can choose to study abroad
September 7, 2017 16:19 IST
Explore some of the most affordable destinations, in terms of cost of living from lowest to highest for students hoping to study abroad
Indian students’ UK visa approval dropped from 40,500 to 9,600 in 2010-16
August 25, 2017 17:11 IST
The data noted that a majority of Indian students have a tendency to leave soon after graduation before their visa expires. It was found that about 7,469 Indian students left the country before their visa expiry date while only 2,209 chose to stay behind and request an extension in their visas.
Indian students biggest beneficiaries of Erasmus scholarship: EU ambassador
August 24, 2017 12:22 IST
Erasmus celebrated its 30-year anniversary on August 23, 2017, and the ambassador was present in New Delhi for the event where he commented that Europe was "an excellent destination for international students".
GCSE paper of Oxford, Cambride, RSA Board confuses Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ families
August 14, 2017 19:47 IST
Schools fear that, due to the sole focus of the assessments on the end-of-course exams and not the coursework or AS levels, the results may lead to a volatile situation.
Planning to study abroad? Know how forex platforms can ease the financial strain
August 16, 2017 13:53 IST
The one place where parents end up losing the most is while exchanging currency, which is required for every transaction.
Study abroad: Why Indians prefer to go overseas to pursue UG courses
August 12, 2017 14:48 IST
About 85 per cent of Indian students looking for colleges abroad tend to head towards USA, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. International students at US colleges have surpasses one million in the academic year of 2015-16.
Australia’s University of Adelaide to host first open day in India on Saturday
August 12, 2017 10:23 IST
On the day, aspirants can enquire abour facilities, accomodation and services for international students. The even will take place from 1 pm to 5 pm at Taj Mahal Hotel, Delhi.
Study abroad in Hong Kong: Know available courses, eligibility, admission procedure
July 26, 2017 20:18 IST
Study abroad in Hong Kong: Among the best taught subjects at Hong Kong universities are business and management studies and STEM courses. Hong Kong even has seven out of 20 world-class institutions which have been ranked among QS University World Rankings 2018.
Questions students need to ask before deciding to study abroad
July 19, 2017 21:02 IST
Here's what you need to find out before deciding to study abroad.
Harvard University suspends admission to theatre programme due to $78,000 student debt
July 19, 2017 13:08 IST
The US Department of Education had marked the course at Harvard University as failing due to graduates being saddled with an average debt of $ 78,000.
Love flying drones? Then join this 5-day course
July 11, 2017 14:46 IST
The course covers all practical and theoretical syllabus and requirements of CASA for a commercial drone license, including air legislation, aerodynamics, meteorology and flight training for both multi-rotor and fixed wing drones.
Graduate Record Examination: 7 ways to crack GRE with great score
July 6, 2017 18:00 IST
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) revised general test comes in two formats: computer-based and paper-based. GRE Revised General Test is suitable for those who want to pursue master's degree fellowships, like MS, MIM, and MBA.
Oxford University students vote against ban of scholar gowns during exams
June 27, 2017 14:15 IST
Students with scholarships or better scores than other students have the permission to wear long-sleeve gowns during exams while all other students are required to wear sleeveless gowns, causing a stressful environment with reminders that there are students who scored better in previous exams.
STEM courses in Germany: Scholarships, job opportunities; all you need to know
June 17, 2017 18:02 IST
While US, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand have been ranked among the top five destinations for international students, Germany is quickly picking up the pace with a 14 per cent increase in its number of international students.
Study Abroad: US organises annual Student Visa Day in various Indian cities
June 9, 2017 15:57 IST
Currently, 1,66,000 Indian students are enrolled in US institutions of higher education. The US Embassy and the Consulates welcomed the applicants in a festive atmosphere. Student Visa Day is organised every year in June.
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