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International students face tougher hurdles as US tightens visa rules: Key highlights

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] The US government has tightened the rules for granting and renewing student visas, introducing stricter scrutiny of applicants’ backgrounds, ideological leanings, and immigration history. The move, backed by fresh policy guidance from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and a proposed regulation under the Trump administration, could make it harder for international students, […]

Over 7.6 lakh Indians went abroad for higher studies in 2024: Govt

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] More than 7.6 lakh Indians went abroad for higher studies in 2024, according to data shared by the Bureau of Immigration (BoI). Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar informed the Lok Sabha on Monday while replying to a question by MP PC Mohan. He clarified that the Education Ministry does not maintain direct […]

Want to study in Germany? Cost of living, scholarships available for Indian students

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] For international students planning to study in Germany, understanding the cost of living is just as crucial as selecting the right university or programme. Having a clear idea of your monthly expenses, like rent, groceries, transportation, and your phone bill, not only helps you manage your budget but also gives you peace of mind […]

As US tightens student visas, countries in Asia, the UK see enrollment surge

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] In China, wait times for US visa interviews are so long that some students have given up. Universities in Hong Kong are fielding transfer inquiries from foreign students in the US, and international applications for British undergraduate programs have surged. President Donald Trump’s administration has been pressuring US colleges to reduce their dependence on […]

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

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] 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 […]

From Haridwar to Wollongong: Finding creativity, courage and community in a new country | Life in a Foreign University

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Studying abroad was always something I dreamed of — not as an escape, but as a challenge. I wanted to push myself, try something new, and see the world through a broader lens. Initially, I planned to study in Germany. I even learnt German for four consecutive years. However, the Covid pandemic made international […]

Life in a Foreign University | How choosing a different path helped UK’s Royal Northern College of Music student inspire others

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] I always knew I wanted to study music, but the idea of studying it abroad took root gradually. It began with a simple curiosity — what would it be like to learn in a country that had produced some of the most iconic names in pop and contemporary music? That curiosity grew into a […]

Meet Kerala’s Pranav S, recipient of Australian National University’s FRT programme

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] “I had a dream to visit a foreign country for higher education, but I did not think that the opportunity would come this early,” said Pranav S, a native of Kerala’s Kollam, and one of the shortlisted students for the Future Research Talent (FRT) programme. The programme is jointly awarded by the Australian National […]

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

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] 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 […]

University of Leeds, University of Delhi sign MoU to expand academic collaboration

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] The University of Leeds (UoL), UK, and the University of Delhi (DU), India, have formalised a strategic academic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement aims to enhance collaborative research, facilitate faculty and student exchange, and promote capacity-building initiatives between the two institutions. QS World University Rankings: DU continues […]