Life in a Foreign University: A student studying in Germany shares how to choose college, course and make friends

Life in a Foreign University: A student studying in Germany shares how to choose college, course and make friends

(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) In India, I […]

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Indian students abroad most likely to stay back in developed nations: report

Indian students abroad most likely to stay back in developed nations: report

Indians studying in economically developed countries are the most likely among all foreign students to stay back in their host country and join the local workforce, according to a report on international migration patterns by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report titled ‘International Migration Outlook 2022’, released on Monday, provides an […]

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Is getting a study visa post-Covid a challenge? Students and experts explain

Is getting a study visa post-Covid a challenge? Students and experts explain

Though US and the UK are issuing more visas to Indian students than Chinese aspirants, countries are taking too long to expedite visa processes, some students feel. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in June asked the ambassadors or deputy chiefs of missions in eight countries, including the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and Germany […]

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Working in Canada as an international student — profile type, hours, eligibility, guidelines

Working in Canada as an international student — profile type, hours, eligibility, guidelines

As the High Commission of Canada in India warned students that they cannot start working in the country till their chosen course study officially begins, indianexpress.com explains some major pointers with regards to working as a part-time employee while on a study visa in Canada. How many hours can I work? On a study visa, people […]

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Canada warns Indian students to begin work only after course commences; check other guidelines

Canada warns Indian students to begin work only after course commences; check other guidelines

The High Commission of Canada in India has warned students that they cannot start working in the country till their chosen course study officially begins. “Please note that while some study permits allow you to work in Canada, you can only start working when your study program has started, not before,” the High Commission of […]

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Study Abroad: Want to pursue higher studies at a foreign university? Plan early to beat rupee depreciation, says expert

Study Abroad: Want to pursue higher studies at a foreign university? Plan early to beat rupee depreciation, says expert

With the fall of the rupee, Indian students may have to plan better, pick up extra loans or maybe even give up their dream of studying abroad. However, Nasser Salim, managing partner at investment services firm Flexi Capital, believes that if parents plan early and in the right way, sending their children abroad for higher […]

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Life in a Foreign University: Chennai boy in Queen’s University Belfast shares struggling Covid days, internship and part-time job in UK

Life in a Foreign University: Chennai boy in Queen’s University Belfast shares struggling Covid days, internship and part-time job in UK

(This letter is part of a series by The Indian Express where we bring you experiences of students at different foreign varsities. How life is different in those countries — scholarships, loans, food, cultural experiences and what they are learning other than academic) Twenty-three-year-old Mohammed Abdul Salam from Chennai is currently pursuing MSc in City Planning […]

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Over 60k Indians went to Canada for studies in first six months of 2022

Over 60k Indians went to Canada for studies in first six months of 2022

With 1.83 lakh Indian students pursuing education at various levels in the country, Canada is the second most popular destination for Indians pursuing academic degrees at foreign shores. The large presence of the Indian student community in Canada assumes significance against the backdrop of New Delhi’s advisory urging Indians to remain vigilant in view of […]

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Indians get more US student visas than any other country in 2022: US Embassy

Indians get more US student visas than any other country in 2022: US Embassy

In a statement released on Thursday, the US Mission in India has said that it has issued a record-breaking 82,000 student visas to Indians in 2022 to date. Indian students have received more US student visas than any other country, including China. In an exclusive report published last week, The Indian Express had scrutinised the […]

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Canada Visa Delays: Indian embassy issues guidelines for students, here’s all you need to know

Canada Visa Delays: Indian embassy issues guidelines for students, here’s all you need to know

The High Commission of India in Ottawa has urged Canadian authorities to “expedite processing of visa applications for students from India”. They also informed the authority that the Indian students have already “deposited tuition fees”. The high commission informed that officials in Ottawa and Consulates in Toronto and Vancouver are in touch with Canadian academic […]

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