Which are the safest countries to study abroad in 2021?
Before planning to study overseas in a relatively unknown country, it’s important to consider the aspect of general safety and well-being. Read
Before planning to study overseas in a relatively unknown country, it’s important to consider the aspect of general safety and well-being. Read
With diverse courses to choose from offering hands-on practical learning that equips students with unique skill sets, international qualifications provide an edge to students aspiring to study abroad. Read
Since certain IELTS centres reopened in November 2020, students across the world have been keen to finally take it. The IELTS Speaking test is particularly important for international students. Read
Any foreign national hoping to study or immigrate to Canada must complete IELTS for Canada. Short for The International English Language Test, IELTS is used to gauge the English language proficiency. Read
IELTS exams are generally considered challenging. The upcoming exam is not going to be an exception, and IELTS aspirants should prepare accordingly. Read
very candidate wants to pass IELTS on the first attempt. As with any other test, the key lies in the preparation. As the foremost English-language test. Read
With coronavirus comes many students stuck from being able to do what they need to go abroad, like taking their IELTS exam. As IELTS testing is limited or suspended in certain locations due to COVID-19. Read
Whether you are migrating to Canada or moving to this exciting country to study, having confidence in your English language is important. Read
When a student plans to study abroad, his/her mind if full of questions right from choosing the right career, visa procedure to accumulating the basic documentation needed for the admission process. Read
2020 was the year of loss, hardships and some hope. Due to the Covid pandemic, the entire world went into a state of lockdown, affecting businesses and economies in general. Read
As of March 1 this year, students applied to 9% more colleges, according to data from Common Application. That means increased competition for the coveted Ivy League colleges and other top institutes as well. Read
In this period of epidemic Covid-19, studying abroad has become a little difficult, Covid-19 has affected almost everything, due to which everything has come to a standstill. Read
Overseas students could potentially fly in to return to study in NSW by October, in a bold plan welcomed by the education sector. The NSW government is proposing to transform student accommodation in Sydney's CBD into quarantine. Read
Studying abroad can be a real eye-opener and a window to exciting opportunities. Read
Most parents find it difficult, even after their lifelong savings, to send their child abroad for studies. It is so because savings are usually not sufficient. Read
As demand for international study experiences remains high despite the disruption caused by the ongoing pandemic, QS Quacquarelli Symonds are offering ambitious, globally-minded students across India. Read
After the initial months of COVID-19, top universities across the globe rapidly updated their teaching methods and admission processes. Legacy institutions such Harvard, Yale, ISB, IIM Ahmedabad are still looking at factors like perfect academics. Read
Despite the global Covid-19 pandemic, more than 70 per cent of international candidates who are planning to pursue an MBA outside their country of citizenship are not changing their plans in 2021. Read
France offers an undeniable, unique and prime quality of life that’s the reason why +358.000 international students currently study in France. Located at the heart of Europe, France ranks 5th globally (and 3rd in Europe). Read
A year into the global pandemic, there has been a revival in the number of students flying abroad for higher education from Tamil Nadu.A year into the global pandemic. Read
Many parents find it difficult, even after their lifelong savings, to send their child abroad for studies. It is so because savings are usually not sufficient. Over the years, education costs have increased to a great extent. Read
If you are a student or a sibling or a parent exploring best options for yourself or a family member to pursue an international education, read on to get answers regarding the world-renowned UK education system! Read
Australian Minister for Education and Youth Alan Tudge said he is “increasingly hopeful” that most international students could return to Australian universities by Semester 1 of 2022 with vaccine rollouts underway. Read
From learning a second language to enriching your global perspective, the list of benefits of studying abroad is long. Studying a master’s in a foreign country. Read
Education Minister Alan Tudge believes the COVID-19 vaccine rollout could pave the way for Australia to up its intake of international students as early as the start of next year. Read
Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge has called for universities to expand their online course offerings to target new markets of international students. Read
When deciding where to study, the location is just as important as the course, cost and institution. It can affect your experience, career opportunities, mood, wellbeing and extracurricular involvement. Read
Want to bag a position in the top international university but worried about expenses? Having a scholarship alongside can take this mantle off your shoulder. Read
Almost three quarters (70%) of business school candidates still want to study abroad despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to new Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) research released today. Read
Prior to the pandemic, the number of outbound higher education students from the US had been gradually heading in one direction. Upwards. Read
More than 20 global experiential learning programs will be offered, covering a variety of subjects and addressing compelling world challenges. Read
Good morning! Education may be priceless, but in India, it does come at a cost. Entrepreneur Ankit Mehra saw the education financing problem faced by Indian students from close quarters while pursuing his MBA in Spain. Read
Hundreds of thousands of teenagers and young adults get on flights each year from India to a foreign land to pursue higher education. Read
Between remote learning options and adaptive curriculums, university admissions across the globe have certainly changed after 2020. Read
Planning for studying abroad is an exciting time for a student as he/she is going to be in completely different setting that offers a new education system, communication ways and study skills. Read
The Irish government has announced that international students in Ireland will be permitted to access graduate work opportunities in the country, even if they have been studying remotely in semester II. Read
There are many reasons why New Zealanders are among the happiest people in the world. Read
By comparing vaccination rates in 580 counties across the United States with the corresponding coronavirus disease (COVID-19) incidence rates. Read
The Government of Ireland has announced scholarships worth €1,500,000 for Indian students aspiring to study in Ireland, said a statement from Education in Ireland, a government agency. Read
Elon University junior Heeba Chergui was studying abroad in Jordan last spring when she and many other students across the globe were sent home at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Read
Having left the European Union’s flagship Erasmus scholarship programme after Brexit, the UK on Friday launched its own replacement called the Turing scheme to enable UK students to study abroad. Read
Attendance at college and university is an important step for the development of your mind. However, this doesn’t just happen with books and lecture halls. Read
COVID-19 has diminished our experience at Gonzaga a considerable amount.Read
The Center for Global Engagement is offering alternatives to international learning due to the cancellation of study abroad trips through July 1 because of COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Read
As the weather gets warmer and the semester trudges on, students are beginning to prepare their summer plans. Read
Parents aspire to provide the best for their children. We must pay special attention to financial planning for their higher education. Rising education costs coupled with aspirations of quality education. Read
Getting the right degree from the right university can be challenging for a student. Read
Here's a look at the 12 Indian educational institutions that have made it to the top 100 on the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021. Read
USA, UK and Canada are three popular study destinations for students. They are home to a number of the world’s best universities and offer an enormous range of choices, from small. Read
The International Astronomical Union (IAU), an organisation which assigns official names and designations to celestial bodies, has recently confirmed the discovery of 18 new asteroids by Indian students as part of a global science programme. Read
India is at a critical crossroads as far as young children are concerned. Action plans have to be finalised quickly to deal with immediate challenges, and strategies. Read
Topmost institutes as well as various countries have hailed India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as the world's "biggest reform" and shown interest in implementing it. Read
The coronavirus pandemic last year forced a lot of students to defer their plans to study abroad. Experts now say that it’s going to be tough this year as well to get a seat in foreign universities. Read
The government of Ireland on Thursday announced undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships worth 12, 00, 000 Euros for Indian students. Read
While many students’ dreams of studying abroad have been crushed this year, the Gilman scholarship is helping two Loyola students achieve that goal. Read
Studying abroad always seems like a lucrative option for students. The thought of studying in an international university while mingling with people from different cultures sparks joy in students. Read
The application trend of Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) 2020 has a 21% growth despite Covid 19 pandemic. Students appear in GMAT exam for various global management courses offered by the United States, Canada, Europe and various other countries. Read
After six quarters of canceled overseas trips, undergraduate study abroad programs are currently set to return for Fall Quarter 2021, according to Northwestern’s Global Learning Office website. Read
Pursuing higher studies abroad is an increasingly popular trend among young Indian students. Going overseas for higher studies is driven by a variety of factors including quality of education, international exposure, scholarships etc. Read
The USA is the most popular, coveted study abroad destination for international students due to the attractive opportunities, it provides for career and personal growth. Read
With the continuing spread of COVID-19, students have been disappointed to find new complications surrounding their study abroad plans. Read
The UK and Canada are now more popular study abroad destinations than the US, according to several surveys by educations.com. Read
1) Strong numbers:- According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), there were an estimated 10.9 lakh Indians studying abroad as of July 2019. Read
According to recent figures released by the uni-assist, and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), almost 60,000 prospective international students from over 180 countries, applied for admission to a German university for the winter semester 2020. Read
As part of its latest set of post-Brexit moves, the UK government on Saturday set out more details from its International Education Strategy which would see greater student exchange projects with countries such as India. Read
A UK education opens doors, wherever you are or go in the world. UK scholarships ensure you get this opportunity to join an illustrious list of alumni, no matter your financial background. Read
The United Kingdom became the first country to legally and constitutionally leave the European Union at the end of January 2021, commencing an 11-month transition period to negotiate a deal before December 2020. Read
City College’s study abroad department postponed this year’s summer programs but is moving forward with their fall program in London with the knowledge that adjustments may be made. Read
Studying abroad is one of the most valuable investments students can make to prepare for the future. Read
The College Board will eliminate the SAT's optional essay and do away with its subject tests amid a chaotic college admissions landscape marred by the coronavirus pandemic. Read
Only about one in four Indians in the university-going age group is enrolled in a higher education programme. Read
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) welcomes the Minister’s announcement allowing border exceptions for up to 1,000 bachelors degree-level (or higher) international students. Read
Applications for the J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship, which aims to provide partial financial aid to students from India wishing to study abroad, are now available for the 2021-22 academic year. Read
The current health crisis has significantly shaken up the traditional global higher education ecosystem in man yways – from the delivery and cost of degrees. Read
In recent years Germany has become the most popular non-English speaking country for students, as detailed in a study by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Center for Higher Education and Science Studies (DZHW). Read
United Kingdom universities talk a good talk when it comes to higher education internationalisation, but an independent expert who is analysing the strategic plans of 140 member. Read
Beginning his journey as the next US President, Joe Biden, took to overhauling the US immigration law, which if approved by the Congress, would lead to an easier pathway for researchers, science students and engineers to travel to the country.
In a normal year, hundreds of thousands of international students come to Canada to pursue their studies. But, as you know, the 2020/2021 school year is not normal. Read
(PTI) Political will leading to educational reforms, building inclusive administrative tools to support teacher training and students'' learning moving away from "heavy content-based syllabi" to a reduced. Read
Less than 100 hours ahead of his historic inauguration, US President-elect Joe Biden has either nominated or named at least 20 Indian Americans, including 13 women, to key positions in his administration. Read
In the series on popular fields of study in the United States, we have so far discussed the fields of engineering, business, aeronautics & aviation, nursing, education, journalism & communication, and most recently public health. Read
2021 will be an increasingly competitive year for Indian students planning to pursue graduate studies in the US. Read
Won-Jae Chang is an 18-year old Princeton student who holds a South Korean passport but has lived abroad his entire life — New York, Virginia, Costa Rica, and Saudi Arabia. Read
Do you fancy studying in the best university system in the world? Would you like a qualification that is globally recognised? Read
Safia Southey hails from New York and is currently busy studying for a Dual BA Programme with Sciences Po and Columbia University — an Ivy League college. Read
While education remains hugely affected due to the pandemic outbreak, the tech-focussed IIT Chicago has gone overboard to provide quality education in these testing times. Read
The University of Cambridge on Wednesday launched a free one-year foundation year course targeted at talented students from backgrounds of educational and social disadvantage in the UK as a new route to address the world-renowned institution’s diversity agenda. Read
Cheating by students taking the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) online from their homes, following the Covid-19 outbreak, has been red-flagged by the largest Indian franchise of US-based The Princeton Review. Read
Amidst the Coronavirus outbreak and new strains of the virus being discovered across the world, students are the most worried lot. Read
There was a 16 per cent drop in foreign students enrolled in US universities in the fall of 2020 as compared to the same period last year, data from the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) report shows. Read
More than £100m will be spent on the post-Brexit replacement of the Erasmus exchange programme for UK students next year, it has been announced. Read
It’s scary enough to think about the prospect of studying abroad in a foreign country. Read
The Chinese people have always attached special importance to education. In the 20th century, China has gone through a long, arduous journey from one-teacher schools to world-class universities and achieved excellence in different fields including science and technology. Read
An official agency has floated the possibility of letting 500 overseas students into New Zealand every month from January.
A few years ago, I was having what some call a quarter-life crisis, but, ironically, lacked all the trademark signs of chaos normally associated with a true catastrophe. Read
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My son recently completed his BTech in Information Science. He has got a job offer from a multinational company but he wishes to pursue MS, preferably in the US. Read
2 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Tags, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 7.2% CAGR. Read
Close to 60% of international students chose to study in Germany without considering any other study destinations first, found a recent survey. Read
Before the coronavirus pandemic halted global travel, Australia enjoyed a steady stream of foreign students thanks to its proximity to Asia and moderate weather. Read
In 2019, a total of 10.9 lakh Indian students had travelled overseas for higher education according to data collated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Read
In light of the COVID-19 vaccine news nearly a quarter of international students (21%) have said that they want to bring forward their plans to study abroad.
Indiana University once again broke records in the 2018-19 academic year for the number of students who participated in study abroad programs. Read
Ms. Falguni Nayar, Founder & CEO, Nykaa shared that as a specialist in IPO’s, she got many opportunities to meet entrepreneurs who had a clear vision for their business.Read
It wasn’t too long ago when schools and universities in the UAE and all over the world had to scramble to move courses online almost overnight.
Commonwealth Master Scholarship programme: The applications have been invited for the Commonwealth Master’ Scholarship programme 2021 for pursuing one year master’s degree course in the United Kingdom.
Similar to universities, student college fees represent an increasing share of revenues. They rose from one-quarter (24.8%) of total revenues in 2014/2015 to account for just under one-third (32.2%) of the $9.8 billion in total revenue for colleges in 2018/2019.
Like many students around the world, children in South Korea are struggling with distance learning because of coronavirus health restrictions.
Education stories were some of the biggest and most important stories nationally this year. Locally, they hit even harder.
I have never worked harder for anything in my life. I have never gotten straight A's until I was a senior in high school. I studied day and night, non-stop.
Germany continues to attract Indian students despite COVID-19.
Even as students’ plans to study abroad fell flat this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, education consultants are pinning hopes on next year’s student intake.
Global education is a life-changing experience, which is why each year millions of Indian students choose to study abroad.
Joe Biden (of the Democratic Party) will be the next American President. What does this mean for study-abroad plans of Indian students? We expect that, under him, the US will once again become an attractive hotspot for Indian students.
A recent study revealed that over 91% of students in India want to go ahead with their study abroad plans despite COVID-19 challenges. The respondents have said that they want to study abroad as soon as the situation starts returning to normalcy.
The University of Auckland launched a virtual micro-internship programme for international students both in New Zealand and those studying with the University from overseas.
A charter flight carrying 63 students from mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia landed Monday in the northern city of Darwin.
There is a high demand for skilled data science professionals in India right now. But would a master's degree abroad help after Covid-19? A Stanford alumnus explains whether you should go for it.
The UK government is working to ensure that existing visa processess are as flexible as possible as the number of Indian students studying in the UK has been going up. Janaka Pushpanathan Director – South India, British Council explains why the visa issue
Nearly a quarter of international students are considering moving forward their plans to study abroad because of a potential Covid-19 vaccine, new research from QS has found.
Lincoln University is one of 24 U.S. colleges and universities awarded a grant to expand its study-abroad capacity.
Experts in the field of foreign education say 2021 is going to be an interesting year as more students are applying, including those who dropped their plans in 2020 due to Covid.
For decades, US has been the first choice for Indian students for its high-quality teaching, diversity, and welcoming culture.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced virtually all schools and universities to switch to online education in South Korea. The nation's transition to online education has been mostly smooth, and the reason for this is clear; South Korea has one of
H-1B visas is a non-immigrant visa that allows American companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The US issues up to 85,000 H-1B visas each year. Usually, they're issued for three years
A year of historic challenges and unprecedented grief during the coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on workers’ mental health.
With the Covid-19 pandemic surrounding the country and the rise in the number of students enrolling in coaching institutes, here is the roadmap for the future.
Lincoln University is one of 24 U.S. colleges and universities awarded a grant to expand its study-abroad capacity.
The Historically Black College and University will receive an IDEAS grant from the U.S. State Department’s Capacity Building program for U.S. Study Abroad.
A total of 10 local universities have been listed among 110 best universities in Asia, according to a report by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings
In March of 2020, the proverbial wheels came off the bus. The global pandemic impacted us all — whether we were leaders of industry, nonprofit organizations or, like me, the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Hampton Roads.
Digital literacy means being able to understand and use technology. It relates to the ability to find, use, and create information online in a beneficial and useful way.
Americans weigh many factors when they seek employment – good benefits, vacation time, work-life balance, stimulating work environment, and a job that has meaning to society. For many, though, salary is the dominant consideration.
We never thought we'd see the day. Believe it or not, there's a Mumbai-based travel company that has developed something called, 'Vaccine tourism'. Their plan is to fly those who want to get a dose to the US for a four-day
On Tuesday, U.S. News and World Report released its annual ranking of the best global universities. For the ranking, U.S. News analyzed the data of roughly 1,500 schools from 86 countries across 13 different variables, including global research
Indian students, who had aspired to go abroad for higher studies, had to abruptly put their plans on hold after the world went into lockdown. While the past few months have been marked by uncertainty, this period did witness
IT is one profession where the optimal skill set is a constantly moving target. We keep track of the ten highest-paying IT certifications on a running bases, and for 2020, we're seeing some of the highest-paid certifications challenged yet again
Mumbai: The pecking order of international education providers is changing. The United States continues to be the largest host country for students wanting to pursue a foreign degree, followed by the UK and China. But students broadening their options, Germany has
A year ago today the world was plunged into a pandemic not seen since the Spanish flu over a century ago. The COVID-19 outbreak has now killed more than 1.25 million people around the world and infected tens of millions
Students seeking study abroad opportunities may be happy to hear that the program is looking forward to opening after spring 2021. Due to travel restrictions that have been in place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, plans for some
Letting 250 international PhD and postgraduate students back into the country has been welcomed as an important first step by the cash-hungry education sector, but universities admit they still don't know how many will take up the initial offer.
COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t deterred Indian students to pursue their study-abroad dreams, however, the focus has moved towards smaller countries that are less impacted by the virus.
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If you are aspiring to study abroad after class 12, you should know all about the courses, colleges, exams and application process etc. to choose the right option. However, Suffolk University decided to continue with its study abroad program for
COVID-19 halted many in-person study abroad opportunities due to international travel restrictions, but ASU’s Study Abroad Office is bringing intercultural studies directly to students like Gainor, who connected with other international students about creative writing studies through Ireland's Griffith
New Delhi: Canada's 2020 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration has stated that the Indian immigrants were the top permanent residents in 2019 in the country. Read
Travelling to a foreign country for the purpose of pursuing higher education is altogether a unique experience in one’s lifetime. It is that stage in life where freedom, independence, and self-responsibility must go hand in hand. So it is
In the last few years, the number of Indian students studying abroad has increased substantially and the importance of international education in a globalized world is no longer a secret. Indian students now prefer to enroll themselves in global schools and universities
Earning one’s academic degree abroad is truly a life-transforming experience. There are significant personal, academic and career benefits to studying abroad. However, while many are aware of what it takes to do a
The COVID-19 pandemic had halted the study abroad plans of students across the world due to the border restrictions and lockdowns across countries. Now, more than six months into the pandemic, the world is still grappling with it.
Skills that are developed during study abroad are essential for US management and leadership positions, a report has stipulated, while an analysis of millions of job openings showed they required skills that a student can acquire when studying abroad.
OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Poets&Quants, the definitive online publication for business education news, has unveiled its 2nd annual ranking of the Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship in partnership with Inc. Magazine. The data reveal that, for the second
The world’s leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by the University of Oxford has shown promising results in both young and old adults alike. The vaccine is said to produce an immune response against the novel virus across age groups.
Canada spends more than many countries on primary school students, but isn’t doing a great job of keeping post-secondary graduates employed, according to new data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Read
A new international student chat feature is available to CanadaVisa Study Hub members looking for answers to questions about studying at a post-secondary educational institution, working during or after graduation and immigrating to Canada. Read
Notice to all international students interested in studying in Canada! With regard to travel restrictions implemented by the Government of Canada to reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), please be advised new exemptions have been introduced for international
Harvard University offers a variety of business courses for individuals who want to broaden their knowledge of crucial factors that have to do with the function of a company. In this article are presented five introductory courses that are
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The pandemic has largely affected the business sector. Many organisations had to shut down owing to the pandemic and wonder when everything will be back to normal. Read
There’s no denying it: Taking a risk on a new business venture or other enterprise can be extremely daunting. After all, according to a recent piece by USA Today, only around 20% of businesses survive their critical first year.
A study by The Student Quest by the IC3 Institute surveyed 2,252 high school students from India and Nepal, including questions about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students’ current and future study plans. Read
The Times Higher Education released their World University Rankings for 2021 last month, revealing a few interesting global trends in tertiary schooling. The University of Oxford has taken the top spot for the fifth year in a row, with Stanford.
Canada is letting international students return to its universities, giving institutions a much-craved financial jolt even as coronavirus rates rise nationally and most tuition remains online. Read
Located in the heart of Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road, HTMi Switzerland Dubai is situated within a five-star hotel environment, at H Hotel. HTMi Switzerland Dubai’s vision is to be the leading hospitality & tourism management institute in the Middle
New Zealand Universities are gaining prominence as a destination for higher education among young people around the world. Not only because it provides globally recognized qualifications, but also for the security. Read
International Business Machines Corp. plans to split up its businesses into two public companies to focus on high-margin cloud computing the company said. IBM will list its information technology infrastructure services unit as a separate company with a new
The global medical education market size is poised to grow by USD 129.66 billion during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of over 17% throughout the forecast period, according to the latest report by Technavio. Read
In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said there are 43 countries which provide visa-on-arrival facility and there are 36 countries which provide e-visa facility to Indian ordinary passport
Babson College professor Heidi Neck has trained 2,500+ of her fellow entrepreneurship educators. One thing she’s learned? “Entrepreneurship education cannot be done one way only, or done alone. We need community and collaboration...Read
Some 83% of Indian and Nepalese high school students remain optimistic about higher education despite the current challenges due to Covid-19, with a third still planning to study abroad in the immediate future.....Read
With governments around the world enforcing public health and travel restrictions, the COVID-19 pandemic is significantly limiting the ability of Indian students to study abroad. This is especially true for first-year students entering new academic programs...Read
President Donald Trump has signed off on a business proposal between TikTok, Walmart and Oracle that would allow the social networking app to continue to operate in the U.S. One of Trump's stipulations for approving the deal was a $5 billion...
Universities in Stavanger and Bergen are preparing to receive hundreds of students from abroad. Many of them will have to go straight into a 10-day quarantine...Read
The New School in New York was shown to be the national university with the highest proportion of international students, while Elon University in North Carolina grabbed the top spot for study abroad programs...Read
New Delhi: The Covid-19 pandemic has compelled students applying for colleges abroad to make tough choices and rethink their plans, as choosing to defer a year comes with multiple concerns...Read
The start of a new academic year meant making changes, and fast, to students' routines. At all levels, learning looks drastically different than it was at the beginning of 2020. Students wear masks in class, on the bus and in
HYDERABAD: Has the Covid-19 pandemic shattered students’ dreams to study abroad? According to a survey by an education consultancy platform, which asked 4,000 Indian students about studying in UK, US, Canada and Ireland, 35% of the students want to go to
As students across the country return to school amid the coronavirus pandemic, only one in five Americans say it's safe right now to reopen schools and universities, according to a new survey....Read
Survey results on students’ interest in applying for higher education abroad amidst the coronavirus pandemic have been released today by Edvoy. The education consultancy platform surveyed 4000 Indian students on four study destinations namely UK, US, Canada and Ireland...
To enhance the visa system experience for incoming international students, the United Kingdom Visas & Immigration (UKVI) has introduced flexibility in visa rules with health precautions, alongwith its visa services partner VFS Global Services.....Read
The Australian Government has made some key changes to visas to provide support for international student among the disruptions caused by COVID-19. These changes aim to give international students confidence in their visa arrangements, so they can make plans to study in Australia when it is
Mid-career workers can soon sign up for more than 10 new courses that will help prepare them to take up jobs in the built environment sector. The courses on offer are in areas such as construction and facilities management, security
Visas granted to Indian nationals to study at universities in the UK have more than doubled over the past year, according to official statistics released here on Thursday. Read
Study abroad programmes in 2020 were cancelled or brought to an abrupt halt when the pandemic hit and lockdowns began. For those who didn’t get to fulfil their dreams to study abroad this year, will they get a second chance
Every year scads of prospective students decide to go abroad for higher studies. Some of the are adventurers who are willing to explore the world. Others focus solely on prospective professional opportunities and how international experience can help them achieve
India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has given a pep talk to Indian students here and urged them not to panic over the “uncertainties” surrounding their academic sessions, saying the COVID-19 pandemic is temporary. Read
“Home to many of the world's greatest works of art, architecture and gastronomy, Italy elates, inspires and moves like no other,” Lonely Planet enthuses. Indeed, precious few people would argue that Italy isn’t an amazing place to visit. It’s also
As one of the great powers in education, New Zealand has become a favorite destination for international students. With the quality of education firmly affirmed by such prestigious rating agencies, in recent years, New Zealand has gradually become the optimal
Alumni networks, career counselling, futureproof education and original research are all important factors to consider when taking the important decision of choosing where to go to university. Regardless of which of these considerations you value most, universities in the UAE
NEW DELHI: South Korean Ambassador to India Shin Bong-kil on Monday said that Seoul is considering extending help to establish a Korean language institute in Delhi. Read
Already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, American colleges and universities now stand to lose hundreds of thousands of international students over the country’s failure to contain the pandemic, the challenges of online learning and a more hostile U.S. government. Read
Hyderabad: After waiting in vain for decades to obtain permanent residency (green card) and realise their ‘Great American Dream’, many Indian families are relocating to Canada. Read
As the world tackles the Covid-19 pandemic, surprisingly, around 91% of Indian students who had planned to study abroad still want to continue due to the safety measures being put in place. Read
When New York began to shelter in place in March, my high school English department gathered round one last time to discuss what to do in the coming weeks. Read
“France is Ready to Welcome You” For many international students who want to study in France in 2020, this comes as great news. Despite the ongoing pandemic and many countries reluctant about welcoming international students, Read
Going to college immediately after high school has been a rite of passage for millions of students. Now, more college-bound students are considering a gap year amid rising coronavirus cases and concerns about the value of college instruction that may
The rebound in South Korea’s technology exports accelerated in July, illustrating the pace of recovery in global demand as countries emerge from pandemic-induced lockdowns. Exports of information and communications products picked up 3.3% from a year ago, compared to a
Trade Minister Graham Stuart wrote to parents around the world who send their children to U.K. private schools to reassure them they will be safe when they reopen in September. The schools have followed government advice to protect children from
WeWork recently sold its preschool and coding bootcamp. But it is not out of the education business yet. In an effort to find tenants for its coworking spaces, the office-leasing company is turning to a new breed of
Campus France — a public agency in charge of promoting French higher education abroad — has been pushing the country as one of Europe’s foremost study abroad destinations during this pandemic. The government has set lofty goals, one of them
The coronavirus pandemic is changing higher education. Campuses are closed, students are taking classes online, and the number of colleges announcing budget cuts and furloughs is growing. Students, faculty, staff, families and others are wondering what comes next. Read
Schools across England are set to receive a £4.8 billion boost in 2021 compared with 2019, in the next step to level up funding across the country.
Funding figures released today (Monday 20th July) show how every pupil is to benefit from
China is witnessing worst economic shrinkage in decades due to sluggish domestic consumption and low export demand amid the pandemic. One of the fall-outs of the slow economy is the loss of jobs. Read
The number of British school leavers applying to start degree courses this autumn has surged to a record high despite uncertainty amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Ucas figures suggest. Read
The June paper said the Covid-19 crisis provided an opportunity to shift the market to higher-value enrolments with a greater focus on academic quality and less emphasis on work rights for foreign students. Read
The Government will spend $51.6 million on New Zealand's embattled overseas education sector, as schools and universities continue to reel from the loss of foreign students. Watch
The government of New Zealand will inject NZ$51.6 million to stabilise the country’s international education sector, it announced as it released a long-term strategic recovery plan. Read
Hong Kong (CNN Business)HSBC (HSBC)'s profits plunged in the first half of this year as the bank was weighed down by the coronavirus crisis. Read
The Australian government has announced it will recommence granting international student visas and allow current students to count online study while overseas to ensure the country remains a priority study abroad destination as it emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Government has released a long-term strategic recovery plan, backed by $51.6 million investment from the COVID recovery and response fund to help stabilise New Zealand’s international education sector.
“The Government is acutely aware of the challenges the sector is currently facing,” Chris Hipkins
University campuses are buzzing again as students head back to class – many for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown. Lincoln University Students' Association president Sam Blackmore said his peers seemed excited to be back on campus. Read
Denmark is, yet again, one of the most peacefull nations in the world. Denmark ranks in the very top as number 5 and is only surpassed by Iceland, New Zealand, Portugal and Austria. Read
The annual QS World University Rankings have been revealed for 2021. The rakings evaluate over 5,000 universities from around the globe and then a list of the top 1,000 is compiled. We delve a little deeper into this year’s movers
On 6 July, the Donald Trump administration flung international students in the United States into a cauldron of uncertainty by declaring they would have to leave the country in 10 days if their universities opt for online-only classes for the
Amid ban on international flights, visa restrictions and the new US policy on international students, the dean of the University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering, Yannis C. Yortsos has written an open letter to international students or aspirants.
In the aftermath of the COVID19, there have been numerous discussions with regard to the impact of the pandemic on the sphere of International High Education. Recent decades have witnessed a rise in the number of international students pursuing higher
Everyone is investing in India lately.
In April, Facebook announced it was investing $5.7 billion in India. In January it was Amazon, investing $1 billion in India. Today’s it’s Google (or its parent company, Alphabet) investing $10 billion in partnerships, infrastructure, and
You have an admission letter to the institution of your choice for September 2020 but don’t know what to do with it? Shireen Ardeshir, an Education Advisor and Career Mentor with over two decades of experience, suggests a few tips
Did you know that New Zealand is the only country in the world to have all its universities ranked in the top 3 percent of the world's universities? Or that the government has a special mental health care programme for
The brave and rapid adaptive measures taken by universities across the globe amidst the current circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic deserves a lot of appreciation. Unfortunately, they don’t get much of it today. Read
Australia appears set to address international students’ visa gripes just as a resurgence of coronavirus cases on both sides of the Tasman Sea threatens to neutralise Antipodean universities’ upper hand in the race to revive student flows. Read more
In “first major signal” that 2020 will see some Indian students travel to campuses overseas, a selection of UK visa application centres in India are set to reopen in the country on July 6, according to Visa Facilitation Services Global.
LONDON: Britain has added further detail to its post-Brexit points-based immigration system, first announced in February, including new provisions for health workers and graduates.
Here is how the points-based system will work:
Skilled workers:
EU and non-EU workers
You have an admission letter to the institution of your choice for September 2020 but don’t know what to do with it? Shireen Ardeshir, an Education Advisor and Career Mentor with over two decades of experience, suggests a few tips