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September 25, 2020

Could New Zealand allow new international students to study offshore?

Quality Tertiary Institutions (QTI) has urged Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to re-start issuing student visas for online study and qualify international graduates for post-study work rights even if they studied remotely. We need to allow providers to recruit, enroll and train international students remotely, on the understanding they can...

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September 11, 2020

Visas granted to Indian students to study in UK more than doubles

The UK’s new post-study work visa, or Graduate Route, comes in force from the 2020-21 academic year. It can further boost Indian student applications to UK universities, given the option of being able to apply for work at the end of a degree course. Visas granted to Indian nationals...

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September 10, 2020

UK opens new ‘simplified’ points-based student visa route

The new Student Route improves on the previous Tier 4 route by making it more streamlined for sponsoring institutions and their students, creating clearer pathways for students, and ensuring the UK remains competitive in a changing global education market. The route, to apply to all overseas students including Indians...

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August 21, 2020

Australia’s Deakin University announces 30% In Country Bursary

Deakin University, Australia has announced a ‘Deakin In-Country Bursary’ of 30% for students enrolling for studies online in Trimester 3 commencing in November 2020, and Trimester 1 commencing in February 2021. Deakin offers premium quality and continuity for those aspiring to an international education during the pandemic. Based on the...

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August 20, 2020

India’s Ambassador to the US urges students not to panic as COVID-19 pandemic is temporary

These unprecedented times should in fact inspire us to work harder and contribute towards building a self-reliant, modern, prosperous and happy India. For the hundreds of challenges we face, we have the capacity to provide billions of solutions, said Taranjit Singh Sandhu. India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh...

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July 24, 2020

DAAD 2020: Indo-German research collaboration fellowship applications are open

DAAD 2020: India-German research collaboration fellowship is inviting application. Interested applicants will have to send their applications via the university or college they are enrolled in at ugcic2@gmail.com by August 4. Not just students, but researchers, university professors, postdoctoral and doctoral researchers can also apply for the scholarship. The...

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May 23, 2020

Taking up the challenge of studying overseas amid coronavirus pandemic

What will be the future of those Indian students who are courageous enough to take that step, possibly beginning courses online or stepping off a plane into a still emerging reality? Britain is more open to Indian students now than at any time over recent years. The post-study work...

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April 5, 2020

UK vs US vs Canada: Countries to choose for STEM courses

Here are some STEM courses offered at undergraduate level by major countries include United Kingdom, United States of America (USA), and Canada The word ‘STEM’ seems to be gaining popularity in academia around the world these days, and for those confused, it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics....

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April 3, 2020

Coronavirus: Students to take TOEFL, GRE at home

After canceling the global exams, now measures are being taken to ensure the same can be attempted from home with higher security standard. Global exams including TOEFL and GRE will be taken at home except in mainland China and Iran in view of the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, according to the ...