Australia to raise cap on international student enrolments to 2.95 lakh in 2026

Australia to raise cap on international student enrolments to 2.95 lakh in 2026

The Australian government has announced a planned increase in the cap for international student enrolments, raising the national planning level from 2.70 lakh to 2.95 lakh in 2026. While this marks an uptick compared to 2025, it still falls about 8 per cent short of the immediate post-Covid peak”, the Australian government noted. This increase aligns […]

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Life in a Foreign University | ‘Returning to the UK at 31 was the best decision I made’

Life in a Foreign University | ‘Returning to the UK at 31 was the best decision I made’

I decided to study abroad for the first time in 2015, when I was 22. I chose the United Kingdom primarily because of its one-year intensive MSc Finance programmes — it matched my urgency to enter the professional world quickly. I wasn’t keen on the longer two-year structures in the US or Canada, and the […]

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Life in a Foreign University | ‘University of Southampton made me resilient and open-minded’

Life in a Foreign University | ‘University of Southampton made me resilient and open-minded’

My interest in studying abroad began gradually, sparked by curiosity and the desire for a more globally oriented education. I wanted to challenge myself — both personally and academically — and gain exposure to different cultures, ways of thinking, and practical learning environments that I knew could shape my future in ways a local experience […]

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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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University of Waikato announces scholarships worth NZ$ 500K for Indian students

University of Waikato announces scholarships worth NZ$ 500K for Indian students

The University of Waikato today announced a range of scholarship packages worth NZ$ 500,000 exclusively for Indian students. Interested students can apply for the scholarship at the official university website — waikato.ac.nz This includes the Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship that will offer a deduction of up to NZD$ 15,000 towards tuition fees. University of […]

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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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Life in a Foreign University: ‘Enrolling in Erasmus Mundus journalism programme has opened doors for studying in European universities’

Life in a Foreign University: ‘Enrolling in Erasmus Mundus journalism programme has opened doors for studying in European universities’

(This letter is part of a series by The Indian Express where we bring to you the experiences of students at different foreign universities. From scholarships and loans to food and cultural experiences — students tell us how life is different in those countries and things they are learning other than academics) — Somesh Jha I have […]

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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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