Illinois Institute of Technology to set up campus in India, first from US to get UGC approval

Illinois Institute of Technology to set up campus in India, first from US to get UGC approval

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), Chicago’s tech-focused university, will be setting up a campus in Mumbai, India. It becomes the first US university to be approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish an independent degree-granting campus in India. The new Illinois Tech — Mumbai campus will offer a range of undergraduate and […]

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Planning to study in the US under Trump? Five things Indian students should know before making the move

Planning to study in the US under Trump? Five things Indian students should know before making the move

The Trump administration’s recent moves — revoking international student visas, cutting university funding — have cast a shadow over Indian students’ plans to study in the US. In 2023-24, Indian students formed the largest cohort of international students in the US, with 3.31 lakh enrolments. Of these, 1.96 lakh — nearly 60% — were pursuing […]

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Babson Vs Kelley: Which varsity is better for entrepreneurship education?

Babson Vs Kelley: Which varsity is better for entrepreneurship education?

As stated by the US Chamber of Commerce in 2024, the States is home to over 33.2 million entrepreneurs reflecting a global surge in start-up ambition. In a world shaped by disruption and innovation, entrepreneurship degrees are no longer niche, they are central. Whether launching a venture, shaping corporate strategies, or disrupting industries from within, […]

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Sharp fall in Indian students going abroad: Canada, US, UK see first simultaneous drop in 5 years

Sharp fall in Indian students going abroad: Canada, US, UK see first simultaneous drop in 5 years

For the first time in five years, the number of Indian students heading to foreign universities has simultaneously declined across the top three destination countries — Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom — an analysis of the latest visa numbers by The Indian Express has revealed. The data shows a sharp decline of […]

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After University of Pennsylvania, Brown, and Princeton, Harvard faces .2 billion grant freeze by Trump administration

After University of Pennsylvania, Brown, and Princeton, Harvard faces $2.2 billion grant freeze by Trump administration

The federal government says it’s freezing more than $2.2 billion in grants and contracts to Harvard University, since the institution said Monday it won’t comply with the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus. In a letter to Harvard last Friday, the administration called for broad government and leadership reforms, a requirement that Harvard […]

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Now minor traffic offences in US can revoke your student visa

Now minor traffic offences in US can revoke your student visa

Amid increasing scrutiny of international students, the United States may now revoke student visas for minor traffic violations. According to a report by the Associated Press, international students found committing offenses such as speeding could face immediate visa cancellation. This would result in the termination of their F-1 visa status, requiring them to leave the […]

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India yet to secure offshore campus from leading global universities: Parliamentary panel

India yet to secure offshore campus from leading global universities: Parliamentary panel

India has yet to secure a campus from any of the leading global universities, including Ivy League institutions, and should make efforts for it, a Parliamentary panel has noted. The panel headed by Congress MP Digvijay Singh, made the observations in its report tabled in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week. “The Committee notes that […]

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Life in a Foreign University | ‘Beyond academics, my time at Sheffield University was defined by experiences that shaped me’

Life in a Foreign University | ‘Beyond academics, my time at Sheffield University was defined by experiences that shaped me’

Studying abroad had always been my dream – a vision that took shape during my undergraduate days in mechanical engineering at SIRT, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. I was fascinated with the idea of global exposure, experiencing diverse cultures, and learning in an academically rigorous environment. As I delved deeper into my career options, pursuing an MBA […]

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Canada leads study abroad preferences; Finland, Denmark gaining popularity: Survey

Canada leads study abroad preferences; Finland, Denmark gaining popularity: Survey

Canada has been the undisputed favourite among international students, particularly Indians. According to Statistics Canada data, the numbers reflected this appeal, with Indian students making up a staggering 41% of all study permits issued in Canada by 2022. According to the recently released Student Pulse Survey Spring 2025 report by edtech company ApplyBoard, a remarkable […]

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University of Houston signs MoU with Delhi Technological University for research opportunities

University of Houston signs MoU with Delhi Technological University for research opportunities

The University of Houston (UH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Delhi Technological University (DTU)  in Delhi. The agreement will last five years, with an option to renew it further in 2030. The partnership calls for UH and DTU to collaborate on educational and research activities, which include opportunities to exchange visiting scholars to […]

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