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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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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Education News: Top newsmakers of the week- NEET, DU admissions, THE rankings, IITs and more

Education News: Top newsmakers of the week- NEET, DU admissions, THE rankings, IITs and more

A lot happened this week in the education sector, NMC announced the academic session for the incoming MBBS students. The NEET PG counselling process for two states are underway. THE rankings were announced and six IITs boycotted it. Delhi University added a new feature on the dashboard for undergraduate students to check tentative ranks. Here’s […]

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