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Nostalgia is no longer a powerful force in our culture. Auld Lang Syne is ultimately about nostalgia.

My Dear Students | Auld Lang Syne: Importance of friendships in lifeSubscriber Only

December 31, 2023 11:11 IST

'Your friends are a part of your individual history, a slice of your life. You can no more disown them than disown yourself,' says Nigam Nuggehalli.

Study in Australia: The recent decisions of the Australian government to tighten the visa rules and make English language tests stringent among others have made Indian students apprehensive.

As Australia tightens immigration rules to avoid ‘visa hop’, students worried about being ‘left out’Subscriber Only

January 2, 2024 14:29 IST

The recent decisions by the Australian government in 2023 with respect to the international students have made many Indian students apprehensive. Indianexpress.com talk to experts from both sides and students to understand the present situation.

The admission process was quite straightforward for UK universities, says Garima.

Life in a foreign university | ‘Navigating life at University of Sheffield to becoming VP of Women in Engineering Society’Subscriber Only

December 30, 2023 09:23 IST

'Work hard at high school, because your profile and grades matter a lot if you want to study abroad. So, if you have the opportunity to study abroad, I would definitely encourage you to do so,' advises Garima Malhotra, who is studying in the UK.

Indian students in Italy will be issued a temporary residence permit for 12 months after their degree.

Italy to allow Indian students to stay for another 12 months after completion of degree

December 29, 2023 09:37 IST

As per the agreement, Indian students wishing to gather initial professional experience, after completing academic/vocational training in Italy may be granted temporary residence in Italy for up to 12 months.

Study ABroad: If applicants are offered the scholarship, they will be asked to confirm acceptance of their scholarship.

University of Sheffield offers Delhi Public School Society (DPS) UG scholarship worth £10,000

December 25, 2023 09:17 IST

Study Abroad: The deadline to apply is April 22, 2024 at 1 pm (UK time). Following that, the scholarship winners will be announced on May 15, 2024

Study ABroad: About 38 per cent of the students from India and Pakistan would like to pursue higher education abroad to obtain a global perspective.

Better career options main reason behind studying abroad: Oxford International

December 22, 2023 18:14 IST

As the number of students heading abroad to pursue higher education increase, Oxford International reveals that better job options, cultural experiences and better pay are the main motivation behind studying abroad.

The first few days at Oxford were challenging — not only I was in a completely new country, but I also had to figure out things I had never done before.

Indians in top colleges | ‘Oxford University is an experience of lifelong learning’Subscriber Only

December 21, 2023 09:43 IST

Like most Indian students, my introduction to Ivy League colleges was through the internet and movies, writes Nehal Kaul

University of Birmingham (UK) announces scholarships for Indian students worth Rs 10.52 crore

December 21, 2023 09:41 IST

The awards are available to both UK and international offer holders and range in value up to full tuition fee support.

The perks of paying more in the Indian campuses of these Australian universities, however, is that there will be opportunities for students to study a semester at the main Wollongong campus

Are Australian universities setting campus in India charging more for same courses?Subscriber Only

December 5, 2024 13:12 IST

While the tuition fees is almost the same, students will be taught by international faculty at some Australian universities setting up campus in India.

Recently, it was also reported that the US issued more than 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year.

28 Indian students deported from US in past year: Govt

December 19, 2023 09:53 IST

According to the latest Open Doors Report, the number of Indians pursuing postgraduate studies in the US increased 63 per cent to 1.65 lakh in academic year 2022-23

UK urges immigrants to transition to eVisa as part to digitise border, & immigration system

42% of the 1.76 lakh Indian students granted Graduate Route visa; review may have big impact

December 14, 2023 19:47 IST

In its annual report, Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) stated that the 'the government needs to decide what the purpose of the graduate route is'

Indians in top colleges | ‘NTU (Singapore) helped me grow confidence; want to work for IITs or ISRO after this’Subscriber Only

December 14, 2023 11:34 IST

From IIT Gandhinagar to Singapore's NTU, this PhD student from Nanyang Technological University talks about how students can use global rankings to shortlist top universities.

Student Visa Rules: Check top five changes/ development that you should know before heading to Australia for higher studies.

Australia Student Visa: Check these recent developments before you applySubscriber Only

December 15, 2023 10:17 IST

Australia New Student Visa Rules: Two Australian universities -- Deakin University and the University of Wollongong -- are setting up campuses in India, making them the first international institutions to set up a campus in India.

Students will not only be able to study in SOAS, University of London, but will have to pay only half the fees typically charged to international students at British universities.

NLUD & SOAS launch joint LLM/MA in Environmental Justice in South Asia

December 11, 2023 14:28 IST

Applications for this joint degree open today (December 11), and the first cohort of students is expected to join in September 2024.

University of Sheffield scholarships will take the form of a tuition fee reduction only.

University of Sheffield invites applications for international PG scholarship 2024, know eligibility here

December 12, 2023 09:22 IST

Candidates should remember that no application is required for this scholarship, as subject to meeting the eligibility and award criteria, the international postgraduate taught Sheffield scholarship 2024 will be awarded automatically.

Evolving landscape of post-Covid accommodations demands adaptability and proactive measures

Facing accommodation challenges in a foreign country? Here’s what a student can do

December 9, 2023 17:00 IST

Study Abroad: By carefully weighing on-campus and off-campus options, addressing poor living conditions and implementing solutions can help navigate the challenges posed by accommodation uncertainties in a foreign country.

In the list of TOEFL top 5 countries with the highest number of test takers, India has climbed from the fifth rank in 2019 to second in 2022.

‘Indian students should work on oral communication skills’: ETSSubscriber Only

December 14, 2023 13:58 IST

Be it TOEFL or GRE, India features in the top 5 of the list of countries that have majority of the test takers. Keeping this in mind, ETS official talks about how the recent developments and changes can help Indian students.

Study abroad: IELTS One Skill Retake is now available at selected IELTS test centers located all over the world.

Study Abroad: New Zealand to accept IELTS One Skill Retake

December 8, 2023 09:39 IST

Depending on their score, test takers can choose whether they would like to use their old or new TRF for the skill they retook.

Indians in top colleges | ‘Having a published research paper made my application stronger,’ says University College London studentSubscriber Only

December 9, 2023 17:24 IST

'Was going to UCL worth the efforts and planning? Absolutely,' Shradha Chakravorty says while sharing her experience of the admission process.

Queen’s University, Belfast is now hoping to add some more beds for international students.

Queen’s University Belfast to invest £100 million for student accommodation

December 6, 2023 09:35 IST

The UK Prime Minister has decided to ban overseas students from bringing their families to the UK, unless they are on postgraduate research degrees.

Interested candidates should have applied to undertake studies at the University of Queensland on a full-time basis in a relevant coursework programme commencing in 2024

Study Abroad: University of Queensland offers India high achievers scholarship

December 4, 2023 09:39 IST

High Achievers Award India is a tuition fee reduction of 20 per cent per annum for the duration of the enrolled coursework programme.

Ahmedabad, Hyderabad top English test-takers cities in India: Duolingo English Test

December 3, 2023 09:40 IST

Over 50 per cent of Indian applicants still prefer English-speaking countries as their first choice for studying abroad. In India, DET’s top 10 largest cities account for 76% of overall test volume.

Economics from Harvard vs Stanford University: Which institute should you pick

December 3, 2023 09:40 IST

Harvard and Stanford offer aspiring leaders excellent yet converging experiences; it's a choice encompassing the overall college experience.

FICCI-EY knowledge report ‘Transformation of Indian Higher Education: Strategies to leapfrog’, was also released during the inaugural session

India targeting enrollment of half million foreign students by 2047: NITI Aayog CEO

December 1, 2023 09:33 IST

To achieve the target of the vision document to enroll half a million foreign students in India by 2047, more educational cities will be required to be created.

'Navigating a new culture, decoding academic norms, and the eerie quiet was... let's just say, an experience,' says an Indian student at Harvard.

‘Dream big, start prepping a year ahead & surround yourself with uplifting people’, says Harvard student | Indians in top collegesSubscriber Only

November 30, 2023 11:13 IST

Your statement of purpose should be written in advance and with utmost attention, advises Ridhi Aggarwal, who is pursuing her Master’s in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) at Harvard University.

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