Why Indian students abroad are facing accommodation issues

Why Indian students abroad are facing accommodation issues

Even as countries like the US and the UK claimed to have given more visas to Indians this year, finding accommodation in cities where their colleges or universities are based has become an issue for international students. After the coronavirus pandemic disrupted students’ plans to study abroad, they have now started flying out of the […]

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Indian students in China ineligible for FMGE if license not obtained: Govt

Indian students in China ineligible for FMGE if license not obtained: Govt

The Embassy of India in Beijing today informed that if any Indian student, who joined a medical programme in China after November 2021, fails to obtain license to practice as a medical doctor in China, will be rendered ineligible to appear for Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). “The Embassy has apprised the Chinese authorities concerned […]

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MSc Luxury Management from Switzerland — ‘It’s about being independent, innovative’: Life in a foreign university

MSc Luxury Management from Switzerland — ‘It’s about being independent, innovative’: Life in a foreign university

I always wanted to study marketing, but I knew that it had to be more than a normal course. I started researching for niche programmes and stumbled over ‘Luxury Management’ — a course that matched my passion and expectations. At a time when the world was recovering from the Covid pandemic, I took a big […]

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US College Admissions: Expert busts myths surrounding application process

US College Admissions: Expert busts myths surrounding application process

(Studying abroad holds great promise for opportunities, experiences and more. But the process to secure admissions comes with questions. What are the scholarship opportunities for international students? What are colleges looking for? What makes an application stand out? Is going abroad an opportunity for a select few? Every Friday, The Indian Express invites an expert […]

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Indian embassy asks students in China to register for consular needs

Indian embassy asks students in China to register for consular needs

The Indian Embassy today asked students who have returned to Mainland China or are already in the Asian country to register on an official link so that the government can ensure the timely facilitation of their consular needs. “With concerted efforts Indian medical students have started returning to mainland China to re-join their respective universities. […]

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US College Admissions: 10 myths about application process of American universities

US College Admissions: 10 myths about application process of American universities

(Studying abroad holds great promise for opportunities, experiences and more. But the process to secure admissions comes with questions. What are the scholarship opportunities for international students? What are colleges looking for? What makes an application stand out? Is going abroad an opportunity for a select few? Every Friday, The Indian Express invites an expert […]

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With no chartered flights yet, Indian students explore routes via Sri Lanka, Dubai, Hong Kong to reach China

With no chartered flights yet, Indian students explore routes via Sri Lanka, Dubai, Hong Kong to reach China

After two pandemic-hit years, China has finally opened its borders to Indian students pursuing higher education courses in its universities. After having no luck in making chartered plane arrangements to reach China yet, Indian students are now finding different routes on their own such as via Sri Lanka, Dubai, Hong Kong and Myanmar, among others. […]

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NMC allows Indian students from Ukrainian universities to complete medical education in other countries

NMC allows Indian students from Ukrainian universities to complete medical education in other countries

Indian medical students who had returned from war-torn Ukraine will now be allowed to relocate to universities in other countries and complete their studies. Considering the special circumstances, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has agreed to recognise the academic mobility programme offered by Ukraine to allow such students to complete their education as the degree […]

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India overtakes China in sending number of students to UK this year

India overtakes China in sending number of students to UK this year

India has upstaged China as the largest nationality for sending students to the United Kingdom, as per the Immigration Statistics Report released today. The report shows an increase in study visas, as compared to the pre-pandemic years. According to the statistics, in the year ending June 2022, there were 486,868 Sponsored study visas granted (to […]

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China to issue visas for stranded Indian students after over two years

China to issue visas for stranded Indian students after over two years

China on Monday announced plans to issue visas to hundreds of Indian students stranded at home for over two years due to Beijing’s strict COVID restrictions, besides various categories of travel permits for Indians including business visas. “Warmest congrats to #Indian #students! Your patience proves worthwhile. I can really share your excitement & happiness. Welcome […]

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