Covid-19 impact: Best alternative to studying abroad during coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 impact: Best alternative to studying abroad during coronavirus outbreak

India Today  

According to the latest survey by HSBC on overseas education trends in India, around 44 percent of the Indian parents would prefer a 'foreign' education for their children. With all educational institutes continuing to conduct classes online, students desirous of foreign education will miss out on the coveted international living and campus experiences. Campus placements amid coronavirus outbreak: The active nature of the placement cells in proactive institutions help the students in getting the right fit for their careers within weeks of placement procedures. Globally accredited degrees to students: Most of the Indian colleges and universities which are offering globally accredited degrees engage students in active learning through class participation, dialogue exchange, case studies, and practical off- and on-campus experiences that make learning fun and meaningful.

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Undergrad abroad: Why some are choosing foreign universities over IIT
2 days, 1 hour ago

Undergrad abroad: Why some are choosing foreign universities over IIT

The Hindu  

Sindhu has always been an exceptional student, excelling in equal measure both in academics and extracurricular activities. It is reflective of a growing trend where an increasing number of Indian students are opting to study abroad for undergrad due to the immense competition and limited opportunities in India’s higher education landscape. Why parents are looking abroad While the competition for …

4 reasons why Indian students prefer Australia for higher education
1 week, 2 days ago

4 reasons why Indian students prefer Australia for higher education

India Today  

Australia has always been a favourite destination for Indian students wanting to pursue higher education. Piyush Kumar, Regional Director for South Asia, Canada, and Latin America at IDP Education, highlights why Australia remains a top choice for Indian students pursuing global education. Here are the top six courses that are in demand among Indian students studying in Australia: 1. Business …

Indian students explore the globe for higher studies
1 week, 5 days ago

Indian students explore the globe for higher studies

The Hindu  

In the early 2000s, as the IT industry boomed in Bengaluru, it also set the trend of engineering students going abroad for higher studies, mainly to the United States and Canada. Slowly, as decades rolled, the United Kingdom and Australia also emerged as top countries for higher education as even non-engineering students in streams like pure science, marketing and management …

Unlocking India's Potential: How to Attract International Students Under NEP 2020
2 months, 1 week ago

Unlocking India's Potential: How to Attract International Students Under NEP 2020

Hindustan Times  

India's National Education Policy 2020 has opened doors for foreign universities to set up their campuses in the country, aiming to attract international students. With its strong educational institutions and growing international rankings, India is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for foreign students seeking quality education. The policy allows universities to create up to 25% supernumerary seats for international students, …

Studying abroad: Key insights on visa, financing, post-study work, and housing for Indian students
3 months, 1 week ago

Studying abroad: Key insights on visa, financing, post-study work, and housing for Indian students

Hindustan Times  

More and more Indian students are going abroad to enhance their educational experience and career prospects. In an email interview with HT Digital, Piyush Kumar, Regional Director—South Asia and Mauritius at IDP Education, shares key insights for Indian students, covering recent visa policies, financing options, post-study work opportunities, and strategies to overcome challenges like housing and visa rejections. Indian students …

78% Wealthy Indian Parents Send Kids Abroad Without Adequate Financial Planning: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

78% Wealthy Indian Parents Send Kids Abroad Without Adequate Financial Planning: Report

ABP News  

Approximately 78 per cent of wealthy Indian parents either plan to send their children abroad for higher education or currently have a child studying at foreign universities, according to the HSBC "Quality of Life Report 2024.” However, these parents often fall short in terms of financial preparedness for this goal. The study also underscores that the challenges of securing adequate …

90% of Indian parents prioritise kids' overseas education over retirement savings: HSBC survey
3 months, 2 weeks ago

90% of Indian parents prioritise kids' overseas education over retirement savings: HSBC survey

New Indian Express  

Around 90 percent of Indian parents out of the 11,000 affluent global respondents surveyed for the HSBC Quality of Life Report 2024, prefer to spend on their children's overseas education rather than keeping their money in the retirement plans. In 2023, as many as 1.3 million Indian students were studying abroad, a significant increase from the 9,07,404 students in 2022, …

Studying abroad: When one size doesn’t fit all
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Studying abroad: When one size doesn’t fit all

Hindustan Times  

In 2021, a total of 4.4 lakh Indian students left the country’s shores in search of a better education and livelihood opportunities. Unlike the baby boomers who made it overseas on sheer hard work and often on scholarship, a growing number of the Millennials and Gen Z come from a background of privilege where their four-year education is funded by …

Guest Column: Understanding cross-border education and its challenges
6 months ago

Guest Column: Understanding cross-border education and its challenges

Hindustan Times  

Cross-border education has gained substantial traction in India, driven by the interplay of globalisation and the perceived limitations of the domestic education system. Indian students seek international education to gain a competitive edge in the evolving global job market. Intense competition While globalisation is a significant factor, challenges within the Indian education system also drive the trend of cross-border education. …

Why Indian students going for studies abroad poses a challenge
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Indian students going for studies abroad poses a challenge

The Hindu  

Of late, there is a new wave of global movement: that of youngsters in the 18 to 25 age group going abroad for their studies. It is also true that admission to prestigious Indian institutions is difficult and only a small percentage of students are able to find a seat. The National Education Policy 2020 was meant to bring Indian …

Indian students think beyond US, and Canada for higher education. Details here
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian students think beyond US, and Canada for higher education. Details here

India Today  

In an ever-evolving world, the quest for knowledge and advancement is indeed pushing boundaries, leading to the exploration of new horizons. In this article, we delve into this trend, the impact of Canada's recent work permit changes for graduates, and the alternative options that Indian students should consider amidst the evolving India-Canada education landscape. Countries like Germany, Australia, and New …

Impact of Covid-19 on study abroad: How students can adapt and succeed
11 months, 1 week ago

Impact of Covid-19 on study abroad: How students can adapt and succeed

India Today  

Covid-19 has instigated transformative shifts across various sectors, and one area profoundly affected is international education. Despite the challenges posed by the global health crisis, there have been substantial positive impacts on the ability of international students to pursue education, especially in the United States and Canada. These changes, ranging from enhanced admissions policies to increased opportunities for building strong …

What does the study-abroad sector hold for students in 2024?
1 year ago

What does the study-abroad sector hold for students in 2024?

The Hindu  

Tectonic shifts in diplomatic ties between countries and tightening of immigration rules have not really taken the shine off overseas education, at least among Indian students. “Indian students from tier-2 and tier-3 cities now have access to consultants, who advise learners on the process of developing a unique personal brand when applying to universities across the globe. Consultants also help …

Do you plan to study abroad? Here are some points to keep in mind if studying overseas is your dream
1 year, 2 months ago

Do you plan to study abroad? Here are some points to keep in mind if studying overseas is your dream

Hindustan Times  

As the number of students choosing to study abroad rises, we are seeing a shift in the reasons why they are doing so. According to the statistics provided by the Ministry of Education in 2022, Indian students going abroad for higher education recorded a six-year high last year, with a total of 750,365 students moving to foreign countries to pursue …

Why the US is the top destination for Indian study abroad aspirants, explained here
1 year, 2 months ago

Why the US is the top destination for Indian study abroad aspirants, explained here

Hindustan Times  

In recent years, the dream of pursuing higher education abroad has become increasingly prevalent among Indian students. The previous academic year saw a staggering 1.3 million Indian students venture overseas for their higher education pursuits, with the US emerging as the top choice, hosting approximately 465,000 of them. As per MEA, the previous academic year saw a staggering 1.3 million …

Australia woos Indian students to pursue higher education
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia woos Indian students to pursue higher education

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Australia continues to emerge as one of the favourite destinations for Indian students to pursue higher education there. Also, that there are no entry barriers like the need for having a GRE or GMAT score puts Australia among the top choices for students. The country rules also allow the visiting students to take up part time jobs for 48 …

Indian students' study abroad choices: Insights from the data
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian students' study abroad choices: Insights from the data

India Today  

The present boundarylessness has presented possibilities for students to rummage through the closet of dreams and choose the experience of global education. In accordance, the countries which have gained prominence among Indian students include the United Kingdom, The United States of America, Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. AVAILABLE SOURCES AND RESOURCES Countries globally have made a …

Indian students must be taught that doing is the new learning
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian students must be taught that doing is the new learning

The Hindu  

Every year, news of suicides of students triggers breaking headlines in India, a billion plus nation where parents have always wanted their children to be the best and brightest. In 2022, an estimated 7.7 lakh Indian students went abroad to study — the highest in six years — and many faced severe challenges in finding jobs later. India’s education system …

Studying abroad and the future of international exchange in the post COVID education era
1 year, 10 months ago

Studying abroad and the future of international exchange in the post COVID education era

India Today  

International studies have been a well-accepted path and a strong trend for many Indian students over the years. This year, studying abroad flourished once more, In fact, according to the Ministry of External Affairs, over 13 lakh Indian students were projected to be studying abroad by the end of this year, with majority of the students pursuing higher education in …

How to handle stress while studying abroad
1 year, 10 months ago

How to handle stress while studying abroad

The Hindu  

The number of Indian students pursuing international education, especially after the pandemic, has increased tremendously. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, it is estimated that more than 1.3 million Indian students are studying studied abroad in 2022. Maintain social connections: Most educational institutions have buddy programmes or student ambassador programmes to help international students acclimatise to the new environment. …

More students have flown to foreign lands for studies after Covid pandemic: Govt
1 year, 10 months ago

More students have flown to foreign lands for studies after Covid pandemic: Govt

India Today  

More students are going to foreign countries for education after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Centre told Parliament on Friday. Data shared by the Bureau of Immigration under the Ministry of External Affairs suggests that in 2017 - the period before Covid - 4.54 lakh students flew abroad for education, whereas in 2022, the number rose to 7.50 lakh. The government …

International travel is yet to shake off pandemic blues but students go abroad in record numbers
2 years ago

International travel is yet to shake off pandemic blues but students go abroad in record numbers

The Hindu  

Even as international travel, whether for employment or tourism or business, is yet to fully bounce back from its pandemic-induced trough, the first 11 months of 2022 have witnessed a record number of Indian students go abroad on student visas. The data compiled by the BoI, which collects the data on Indians going abroad based either on their verbal disclosure …

Data | Covid impact on Indian higher education: More promotions, poor learning outcomes
2 years, 1 month ago

Data | Covid impact on Indian higher education: More promotions, poor learning outcomes

The Hindu  

Higher education in India is entering a worrying phase due to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on school education. The Unified District Information System for Education survey for 2021-22 shows that the promotion rate among secondary school students continued to increase even during the pandemic years. Chart 1 shows the promotion rate of secondary school students across communities. Click to …

Post-Pandemic Brain Drain: Indian Students Fly Abroad in Search of 'Healthier' Study Destinations
2 years, 4 months ago

Post-Pandemic Brain Drain: Indian Students Fly Abroad in Search of 'Healthier' Study Destinations

News 18  

In what seems to be a post-pandemic brain drain, Indian students are not only opting to go abroad for better academic opportunities, but also better healthcare management and living conditions. Pandemic Amplified Need for Better Lifestyle, Healthcare “Better quality of education, robust pedagogy, upward economic mobility of households, better healthcare and living conditions are the major factors contributing to the …

Globalisation of Indian education in the post-pandemic age
2 years, 4 months ago

Globalisation of Indian education in the post-pandemic age

India Today  

The new national education policy released by the government of India in 2020 outlines a grand outlook for the future of education in India, presenting a sweeping vision for the higher education institutions in India. The learning accumulated in Indian educational institutions is an advantage, and our ability to quickly scale educational offerings, particularly in engineering, to meet growing needs …

A safety net for Indian students studying abroad
2 years, 9 months ago

A safety net for Indian students studying abroad

The Hindu  

For centuries, from Mahatma Gandhi, B.R. Before the onset of the pandemic, more than 7,50,000 Indian students were studying abroad, spending $24 billion in foreign economies, which is around 1% of India’s GDP. With more than half the Indian population under the age of 25, and no Indian university in the world’s top 100, it is natural that aspirational students …

Year ender 2021: How Covid-19 pandemic affected International education sector and way forward
3 years ago

Year ender 2021: How Covid-19 pandemic affected International education sector and way forward

India Today  

The education sector has been affected by Covid-19 in India and abroad in countless ways. Let's take a look at how the international education sector and foreign education have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the way forward: International Education disrupted in many ways "Education is one of the most fundamental needs, and it is generally not impacted by …

Canada, UK, and US get record international student numbers despite Covid
3 years ago

Canada, UK, and US get record international student numbers despite Covid

Business Standard  

Author provided Our report, Student, interrupted: international education and the pandemic, examined five major destinations for international students: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US. A fall for all and a rebound for some Our report examined student visa data to understand the impact of the pandemic on prospective international students. If so, new international students should enrol …

Travel Barriers, Health Stresses: How COVID-19 Affected Indians Studying Abroad
3 years ago

Travel Barriers, Health Stresses: How COVID-19 Affected Indians Studying Abroad

The Quint  

I couldn’t even breathe properly. I couldn’t go back home; my family was worried and then I contacted the Indian embassy in Italy but the only thing they could offer was the schedule of the next repatriation flights and I clearly wasn’t in a condition to travel nor did I want to infect my family members. I couldn’t even find …

Universities face uncertain recovery from COVID-19 as first group of international students returns to NSW
3 years ago

Universities face uncertain recovery from COVID-19 as first group of international students returns to NSW

ABC  

After a year of studying online, Bangladeshi student Nora Chowdhury will be one of the first international students to return to New South Wales. "Last year, there was about a reduction of 60 to 80,000 international students as those finishing their courses kind of transitioned out," Dr Hurley said. "Next year is going to be the most difficult for universities …

Students are shifting their study abroad destination preferences
3 years ago

Students are shifting their study abroad destination preferences

India Today  

As global travel restrictions had begun to ease a month ago right before the new Covid-19 variant Omicron raised its head again, Singapore was the latest country to allow resumption of air travel from India. Students with study abroad ambitions are gearing up eagerly applying to foreign universities while keeping a lookout for how the fresh precautions regarding the new …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India Reports 8,865 Covid Cases, Lowest in 287 Days; Singapore to Welcome Fully-vaccinated Travelers from India
3 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India Reports 8,865 Covid Cases, Lowest in 287 Days; Singapore to Welcome Fully-vaccinated Travelers from India

News 18  

West Bengal reopens in-person classes for school students in class IX, X, XI and XII after a gap of nearly two years. Meanwhile, Singapore is planning to allow quarantine-free travel for fully-vaccinated passengers from India and Indonesia from November 29 and will add three more countries early next month as it hopes to reclaim and rebuild the country’s status as …

India-Australia End '2+2' Talks, Focus on Afghanistan, COVID and China
3 years, 3 months ago

India-Australia End '2+2' Talks, Focus on Afghanistan, COVID and China

The Quint  

“In relation to the position of women and girls, for 20 years we've worked with the international community and people of Afghanistan to ensure better circumstances for women. Australia stands with international community in seeking to ensure that it not round back,” she said. We're also very focused on seeking safe passage for citizens, foreign nationals, visa holders of other …

10 things students must pack while going to study abroad
3 years, 3 months ago

10 things students must pack while going to study abroad

India Today  

Travelling internationally for a college degree is an adventure that is best planned in advance. Crucial college documents Prescribed Books and Supplies Study Permit Offer Letter Official academic transcripts and degree certifications Other official profile-related documents Organise your travel documents and credit cards Make sure to carry all the necessary and important documents WHO approved vaccine certificate, passport, visa, itinerary, …

Worried your covid-19 vaccine won't be accepted by your dream university? Here's what you need to know
3 years, 4 months ago

Worried your covid-19 vaccine won't be accepted by your dream university? Here's what you need to know

India Today  

Indian students wishing to study abroad have been one of the worst-hit by the pandemic, with international borders shutting down and flights getting canceled. Here's what you need to know Here is an update on the current guidelines in the top five study-abroad destinations: USA USA has put several travel bans for India but students who have an academic session …

Has covid-19 locked out students in rural areas?
3 years, 4 months ago

Has covid-19 locked out students in rural areas?

Live Mint  

CS Satheesha spells out "A-P-P-L-E" into his phone as he teaches remotely from the only place he can get a signal—a treehouse in his back garden in southern India. Jean Dreze, a welfare economist, said that the situation is bound to exacerbate the already "extreme inequalities" in access to education that reinforce India's class, caste and gender divisions. The fear …

Travel restrictions being eased for Indian students by several countries: Govt
3 years, 4 months ago

Travel restrictions being eased for Indian students by several countries: Govt

India TV News  

The government on Thursday said travel restrictions are being eased for Indian students by several countries including the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany and that more nations are expected to do the same when the coronavirus situation improves. Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said in the Rajya Sabha that the government has been making efforts for …

Best countries for Indian students to study abroad after the pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Best countries for Indian students to study abroad after the pandemic

Hindustan Times  

Best countries for Indian students to study abroad after the pandemic The pandemic has brought everything to a halt. Students who were planning to study abroad must be wondering what is. Students who were planning to study abroad must be wondering what is going to happen to their dreams. Here are a few countries that are best for Indian students …

India’s Covid generation: the children facing two years out of school
3 years, 5 months ago

India’s Covid generation: the children facing two years out of school

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Many of my children are …

How to plan study abroad during the Covid-19 crisis
3 years, 5 months ago

How to plan study abroad during the Covid-19 crisis

India Today  

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced universities globally to rethink their higher education strategies, but it has little or no impact on aspiration of international students who are still gung-ho about their overseas education plans. Though many still reassess their study-abroad plans, students worldwide claim the outbreak could not change their plans to get a degree from a top-notch university abroad. …

Kids Aren't Alright: Indian Students Are Lugging the Burden of Pandemic With Heartaches and Backaches
3 years, 5 months ago

Kids Aren't Alright: Indian Students Are Lugging the Burden of Pandemic With Heartaches and Backaches

News 18  

By Saumya Rastogi and Srujan Srinivasan The struggle of being an Indian student during the COVID-19 pandemic has crossed all boundaries of class, regionality, and background. I generally crash into my bed with a headache or eye pain, with no time for recreational activities.” In a survey conducted earlier this year, titled, ‘Taking Care Of Children As They Learn From …

Over 90% Indian students keen to study abroad: Survey
3 years, 6 months ago

Over 90% Indian students keen to study abroad: Survey

India TV News  

Over 90 per cent Indian students were interested to study abroad in comparison to last year when the world is battling wiith first pandemic wave. According to the survey, 71 per cent students preferred better healthcare infrastructure when they are looking at opportunities abroad. Also, 28 per cent students changed their destination choice from another country to the United Kingdom, …

Explained: The challenges, and the solutions, for students going abroad
3 years, 6 months ago

Explained: The challenges, and the solutions, for students going abroad

India Today  

Travel restrictions, quarantine expenses, mental anxiety—these are just some of the challenges that students hoping to go abroad for higher education this year have faced during the second Covid wave. The main worry, however, comes from those who are going to study for a master’s degree, as they make up around 85 per cent of those going abroad from India. …

The Balancing Act of Online Schooling
3 years, 6 months ago

The Balancing Act of Online Schooling

News 18  

The pre covid-19 times; Bittersweet memories arise when we reminisce of the past from the point of view of a student. Attending my first online class with zeal making notes to slowly progressing to taking in the main objectives and tuning out the rest as the year progressed This power of being selective –where you can choose to pay attention …

94% Indian students say they are more eager to study abroad in 2021 than in 2020: Study
3 years, 6 months ago

94% Indian students say they are more eager to study abroad in 2021 than in 2020: Study

India Today  

A study conducted by a major study abroad platform in India, Leverage Edu found that 94% of Indian students are more eager to study abroad this year than in the last year. Foreign country policies pushing Indian students to study abroad Akshay Chaturvedi added: “Everything has been leading into these trends for a while now, and the last few months …

India's Covid-19 crisis: Why I'm grateful I lost my parents before the current surge
3 years, 6 months ago

India's Covid-19 crisis: Why I'm grateful I lost my parents before the current surge

CNN  

Pallabi Munsi is a CNN reporter based in New Delhi, India. It is the third country in the world -- after Brazil and the United States -- to cross 300,000 official deaths and we've set new grim records for the highest single-day figure for infections globally The health inequities that have led to India's Covid crisis developed over time. And …

Covid-19 second wave and its impact on Indian students looking to study abroad
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 second wave and its impact on Indian students looking to study abroad

India Today  

Every year, more than 100,000 students move abroad to pursue higher education. With the second wave of Covid-19 raging across the country, admissions to foreign universities have become a major concern for aspiring students and their parents. July and August are usually the most crucial months for these students as they bid adieu to their home countries and head towards …

Covid surge: Indian doctors, trained abroad, forced to stand by waiting for local licences
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid surge: Indian doctors, trained abroad, forced to stand by waiting for local licences

Live Mint  

Some 90,000 Indian doctors armed with medical degrees from Russia, China and Ukraine are urging the government to put them to work in the battle against COVID-19 instead of standing idly by, waiting for local licences. Graduates from overseas medical schools including Bangladesh, Philippines, Nepal and Kyrgyzstan have to pass local exams in India before they are allowed to practise. …

Has Covid-19 pandemic brought the need to revisit India's education system?
3 years, 7 months ago

Has Covid-19 pandemic brought the need to revisit India's education system?

India Today  

The education system has three very important components. But there is much concern regarding admission and examination subsystems of the education system. Flexibility in India education system One important change which is to be a permanent feature of the Indian education system is flexibility. The Indian education sector will become more tech-savvy, flexible, focusing on continuous assessment rather than on …

India’s Covid-19 tests inaccurate, unreliable: Western Australia premier
3 years, 7 months ago

India’s Covid-19 tests inaccurate, unreliable: Western Australia premier

Live Mint  

Premier of the Western Australia state Mark McGowan on Tuesday alleged that COVID-19 tests conducted in India for returning travellers were either inaccurate or unreliable which are impinging on the integrity of the system and causing some issues here. McGowan’s remarks came after authorities in Western Australia said that four people in hotel quarantine in Perth tested positive for coronavirus …

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