Andhra, Telangana accounted for 56% of US student visa beneficiaries from India in 2023: Report
1 month ago

Andhra, Telangana accounted for 56% of US student visa beneficiaries from India in 2023: Report

Hindustan Times  

Students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the two Telugu-speaking southern states, accounted for 56% of all Indian student visas issued by the United States last year, according to the US Consulate General. Additionally, the rising popularity of American universities as global education hubs and the potential for better job prospects post-graduation have made the US a preferred destination for students from these states. This, coupled with a substantial presence of NRI communities in the US, acts as a support network, encouraging more Indian students to relocate to the United States for higher studies. According to the latest Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, India has sent more students to the United States than any other country for the first time since 2009, with more than 331,600 students pursuing higher education in American institutions during 2023-24, a 23% increase over the previous year.

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From classrooms to labs: How Indian students are shaping US STEM innovations
1 week, 1 day ago

From classrooms to labs: How Indian students are shaping US STEM innovations

India Today  

For Indian students pursuing a world-class education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and associated fields, the United States of America continues to be the foremost destination. Karan Lalit, Vice President of Global Sales for North and South America at Study Group, discusses the journey of Indian students pursuing STEM education in the US. Replete with real-time innovation and a …

Indian students explore the globe for higher studies
1 week, 3 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 …

US education or elsewhere? Trump 2.0 sparks doubts for global and Indian students
3 weeks, 3 days ago

US education or elsewhere? Trump 2.0 sparks doubts for global and Indian students

India Today  

Donald Trump’s return as the US President is poised to ripple through the global education landscape, giving Indian students who wish to study in the country much to think about. However, as Rahul Shaw, Assistant Professor, Alliance School of Law Alliance University, notes, "The promise of automatic green cards for graduates could make the US a more attractive destination for …

Indians paid most of $50 bn that US earned from overseas students in 2023
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Indians paid most of $50 bn that US earned from overseas students in 2023

India Today  

So what if a candidate of Indian origin, already vice-president of the United States, could not make it to the White House in this presidential election? In 2023-24, the US had an all-time high of 1.12 mCillion international students, about 6 per cent of the total students on US campuses. Undergraduate student numbers from India also increased by 13 per …

US universities warn foreign students amid concerns over Trump's plans on immigration: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US universities warn foreign students amid concerns over Trump's plans on immigration: Report

Hindustan Times  

Amid concerns over Donald Trump's immigration and mass deportation plans, international students and staff have been advised by US universities to return to campus before the President-elect's inauguration in January, BBC reported. The President-elect's "border czar" Tom Homan had also announced that the Trump administration would focus on increasing workplace raids as part of its immigration enforcement strategy. As a …

DC Edit | Telugus lead visa rush for US
1 month ago

DC Edit | Telugus lead visa rush for US

Deccan Chronicle  

More than half of Indians pursuing higher studies in the United States are from the two Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Data from the US consulate general in Hyderabad revealed that Telangana contributes 34 per cent of Indians getting US student visas, while Andhra Pradesh follows with a close 22 per cent. In 2023-24, 331,602 Indian students are …

Andhra, Telangana applicants got 56% of US student visas issued in India in 2023
1 month ago

Andhra, Telangana applicants got 56% of US student visas issued in India in 2023

India Today  

In a noteworthy trend reflecting the academic aspirations and global ambitions of Indian youth, students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana accounted for 56 percent of all Indian student visas issued by the United States in 2023, according to the US Consulate General. Additionally, the growing popularity of US universities as global education hubs and the potential for better job prospects …

India beats China as top source of students to US, reclaims spot after 15 years
1 month ago

India beats China as top source of students to US, reclaims spot after 15 years

India Today  

India has dethroned China as the leading source of international students to the United States for the 2023-2024 academic year. INDIA SURPASSES CHINA TO SEND MAXIMUM STUDENTS TO US Overall, the two countries, India and China, end up sending half of the international students to the US. “International students enrich our campuses, foster cultural exchange, and contribute significantly to our …

US visa: Indians among highest foreign students in America, but jobs remain concern; Reddit user says, ‘It’s a scam’
1 month ago

US visa: Indians among highest foreign students in America, but jobs remain concern; Reddit user says, ‘It’s a scam’

Live Mint  

Indian students comprise the largest international student group in the United States, outnumbering students from other countries. India sent 80,469 more students, while China sent 6,169 more students, according to data from The Student and Exchange Visitor Program, a part of US Homeland Security Investigations. In a recent post on Reddit, a user explained the worries of Indian students pursuing …

What makes Japan, Germany, and Ireland top choices for studying abroad in 2024?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What makes Japan, Germany, and Ireland top choices for studying abroad in 2024?

India Today  

The global landscape for international education is experiencing a significant evolution, particularly as the United States and the United Kingdom maintain their status as leading destinations for students pursuing high-quality education. However, as Canada, the UK, and Australia tighten their visa regulations, Japan, Germany, and Ireland are emerging as viable alternatives for international students seeking quality education. GERMANY'S JOB SEEKER …

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, …

Benefits of transnational education for Indian students
7 months, 1 week ago

Benefits of transnational education for Indian students

The Hindu  

With globalisation at an all-time high, more students are inclined to study abroad. This demand has resulted in fruitful partnerships between Indian institutions and global universities, fostering an ecosystem where credit transfers, and joint degree programmes and integrated degree courses are the norm. While a 2022-23 report by QS India said that more than 1.2 million Indian students are enrolled …

Oz Tightens Curbs on Indian Students Seeking Studies in Australia
7 months, 1 week ago

Oz Tightens Curbs on Indian Students Seeking Studies in Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Making it more difficult for Indian students seeking admissions in its universities, the Australian government has further raised the financial threshold required for obtaining a student visa. The clampdown on student visas is said to be part of Australia's broader strategy to halve its annual immigration intake, amidst a scenario where visas granted to Indian students plummeted by 48% …

At US universities, record numbers of Indian students seek brighter prospects — and overseas jobs
9 months, 1 week ago

At US universities, record numbers of Indian students seek brighter prospects — and overseas jobs

Associated Press  

Pranay Karkale is spending years of savings and $60,000 in student loans to pursue a master’s degree in the United States, yet he considers himself lucky. Historic numbers of students from India are studying at foreign universities as a fast-growing, aspirational generation of young people looks for opportunities they can’t find at home. It’s a growing industry in the U.S. …

India, US discuss extradition, mobility of students and professionals
10 months ago

India, US discuss extradition, mobility of students and professionals

Hindustan Times  

India and the US on Friday discussed ways to bolster cooperation on extradition, mobility of students and professionals, and safe and legal migration during their bilateral consular dialogue. The US Issued more than one million visas to Indians in 2023 and currently hosts 270,000 Indian students. The 11th round of the consular dialogue held in New Delhi also focused on …

Hyderabad makes history as U.S. smashes visa records in India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad makes history as U.S. smashes visa records in India

The Hindu  

Hyderabad emerged as one of the top four student visa processing posts in the world, along with Mumbai, New Delhi, and Chennai, while the U.S. Consular Team in India has set unprecedented visa records in 2023. Hyderabad played a pivotal role in this surge, contributing significantly to India’s representation, with one in every 10 U.S. visa applicants originating from the …

One out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world is Indian: U.S. Embassy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

One out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world is Indian: U.S. Embassy

The Hindu  

Indians represent one out of every 10 U.S. visa seekers in the world, the U.S. Embassy said in New Delhi on January 29. A press note from the U.S. mission informed that the U.S. consular team in India processed a “record-smashing 1.4 million U.S. visas” during 2023. The official statement from the U.S. side said employment visas remain “top priority” …

AISHE report: 46k foreign students enrolled in India, majority in UG courses
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AISHE report: 46k foreign students enrolled in India, majority in UG courses

Hindustan Times  

The All India Survey on Higher Education conducted by the Union Education Ministry surveyed a total of 1,162 universities, 42,825 colleges and 10,576 stand-alone institutions. According to the AISHE 2021-22 report, a total of 46,878 foreign nationals/students from 170 nations across the world are enrolled in various courses in India. Following are the details of the top 5 country-wise enrollment …

What does the study-abroad sector hold for students in 2024?
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

US issues 140,000 visas to Indian students: Why it is the destination of choice
1 year ago

US issues 140,000 visas to Indian students: Why it is the destination of choice

Firstpost  

More than a third of the 1.3 million Indian students who went abroad for higher education in the last academic year chose the US. So, the number will go way beyond that.” “There are record-setting numbers this year for workers, crew members and students applying in India to come to the United States,” she added. Let’s take a closer look: …

US issued record-breaking 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year: Official
1 year ago

US issued record-breaking 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year: Official

Hindustan Times  

As part of the Biden administration's endeavour to promote people-to-people ties with India, the US issued more than 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year and is taking several steps to reduce visa appointment wait period. Last year, the US issued a record over 1,40,000 visas to Indian students, she said. The US, Stufft said, is working on taking several …

US remains top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad
1 year, 1 month ago

US remains top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad

India Today  

There has been a substantial 35 per cent increase in the number of Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States, reaching an unprecedented peak of 268,923 students during the academic year 2022-23. The Open Doors Report revealed that, for the third consecutive year, Indian students make up over 25 percent of the total population of over one million …

India sends record number students to U.S., surpasses China: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

India sends record number students to U.S., surpasses China: Report

The Hindu  

India surpassed China to become the largest source of international graduate students in the United States for the first time since 2009-10, according to the Open Doors Report, published by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. government’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. According to the report, released on Monday, a record number of Indian students …

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 …

Parents worried over student deportations from USA
1 year, 4 months ago

Parents worried over student deportations from USA

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Aspirants seeking to pursue education in America were an anxious lot, given the recent deportation of 21 Indian students from different American states. John Wilson, Ed.D, part of a delegation of the Middle Tennessee State University, also expressed his astonishment at the deportation, although none of them were from his varsity. “We don't see international students as pay cheques, …

In 2022, one out of every five U.S. student visas was for India: U.S. envoy
1 year, 6 months ago

In 2022, one out of every five U.S. student visas was for India: U.S. envoy

The Hindu  

Out of every five student visas that were issued by the United States in 2022, one was for an Indian student, Eric Garcetti, the U.S. For one out of every five U.S. student visas issued, it was issued to an Indian student. The U.S. Mission said it was on track to process over one million visa applications in 2023, and …

US Mission in India Hosts Annual Student Visa Day, Gears Up for Record Number Applications
1 year, 6 months ago

US Mission in India Hosts Annual Student Visa Day, Gears Up for Record Number Applications

News 18  

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Wednesday along with consuls general throughout India congratulated visa recipients as they prepare to join Indian students studying in the US. The US mission in India held the seventh annual student visa day countrywide and consular officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai interviewed almost 3,500 Indian student visa applicants, according …

US mission gears up for record Indian student visa applications
1 year, 6 months ago

US mission gears up for record Indian student visa applications

Hindustan Times  

The US mission in India is gearing up for a record number of student visa applications in 2023, with consular officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai interviewing early 3,500 applicants on Wednesday. In fact, one out of every five student visas was issued in India last year,” said Brendan Mullarkey, the acting minister counsellor for consular affairs …

AIF makes a better choice in choosing Hyderabad: KTR
1 year, 10 months ago

AIF makes a better choice in choosing Hyderabad: KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: IT minister K.T.Rama Rao said that the Telangana state government has achieved considerable results in public education, health and livelihood in the last eight years. Stating that the AIF had made a better choice by choosing Hyderabad, Rama Rao said, “There are deep cultural ties between US and India and also US and Hyderabad. There are already deep people-to-people …

Steady rise of girls going abroad for higher studies: Edufest speakers
1 year, 10 months ago

Steady rise of girls going abroad for higher studies: Edufest speakers

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: More than 60 delegates representing over 100 universities from the USA, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland took part in the 'Global Edufest 2023’, jointly organised by the Institute of Management and Foreign Studies and T-Hub. Ajaya Kumar Vemulapati, partner of IMFS Hyderabad, said, "There has been a significant increase in the number of girls going abroad for …

US issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas to Indians in 2022, says Ned Price
1 year, 11 months ago

US issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas to Indians in 2022, says Ned Price

Firstpost  

Washington: The United States embassy and consulates in India have issued a record 1,25,000 student visas in 2022, a State Department spokesperson said Wednesday. State Department spokesperson Ned Price also said the US is making every effort to reduce the waiting time for visa interview appointment in India as soon as possible. We have issued nearly 1,25,000 student visas,” State …

Around 1,25,000 student visas issued by US to Indians in 2022: Official
1 year, 11 months ago

Around 1,25,000 student visas issued by US to Indians in 2022: Official

Live Mint  

US embassy and consulates in India said they have issued record-breaking visas to Indian students in 2022. State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said the US issued more student visas in fiscal year 2022 than in any year since 2016. Price said US embassy and consulates in India in particular broke their all-time record for the number of student visas issued …

80% of Indian students in US are Telugus, says Rowan Univ VP
2 years, 1 month ago

80% of Indian students in US are Telugus, says Rowan Univ VP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: About 80 per cent of Indian students studying in the United States are from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, said Darren Wagner, senior VP of Rowan University. Wagner, who paid a visit to the Indo Global Studies office in Gachibowli, said, "Currently, 80% of Indian students are pursuing graduation and 20% are pursuing undergrad. While interacting with students and meeting …

US continues to be top destination for India to pursue higher education: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

US continues to be top destination for India to pursue higher education: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian students continued to prefer the United States of America as their top destination to pursue higher education, with a record number of almost two lakh students enrolling in American institutions in the 2021-22 academic year, according to a report. This was a 19 per cent increase from the previous year — which was also a record — …

India tops in issue of US student visas this academic year
2 years, 3 months ago

India tops in issue of US student visas this academic year

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The United States on Thursday said it has issued a ‘record-breaking’ 82,000 student visas to Indians this year, which was the highest amongst all other countries. In a statement, the US Embassy in New Delhi said, “The U.S. Mission in India has issued a record-breaking 82,000 student visas in 2022 till date. The embassy in New Delhi and four …

US issues 82,000 student visas to Indians in 2022, higher than any previous year
2 years, 3 months ago

US issues 82,000 student visas to Indians in 2022, higher than any previous year

Hindustan Times  

US missions in India have issued 82,000 student visas so far in 2022, higher than in any previous year, and Indian students received more American student visas than any other country. This shows that the United States remains for most Indian families the most sought-after country for higher education,” said charge d’affaires Patricia Lacina, the senior-most US diplomat in India. …

Indian students enrolling in UK for higher education almost doubles
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian students enrolling in UK for higher education almost doubles

The Hindu  

Indian students going to the United Kingdom for higher education almost doubled with 1,08,000 study visas being issued in the year ending March 2022. In a chat with journalists here, he said Indians continue to be the top nationality in the skilled worker category, accounting for over two-fifths of UK work visas granted globally. Over 80,000 skilled work visas were …

Expecting another record-breaking year for visas to Indian students: US official
2 years, 6 months ago

Expecting another record-breaking year for visas to Indian students: US official

Hindustan Times  

The United States is expecting another record-breaking year in terms of issuance of visas to Indian students this summer, said US Chargé d’Affaires Patricia Lacina here on Tuesday. Speaking on Student Visa Day at the US Embassy, Lacina said, "Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Mission India has issued more student visas in 2021 than ever before. Lacina and consuls general throughout …

How is US student visa approval hitting a record high in India?
3 years, 3 months ago

How is US student visa approval hitting a record high in India?

India Today  

More than 55,000 Indian students and exchange visitors to the United States have been given student visas in 2021 despite the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the latest Open Doors Press Release on international education exchange, international students contributed 44 billion USD to the US economy and India remained the second-largest source of international students in America. To project the statistics …

US student visa approval hits record in India
3 years, 4 months ago

US student visa approval hits record in India

India Today  

The United States Mission in India on Monday annoounced approval of more student visa applicants in 2021 by its Embassy and Consulates, despite the global Covid-19 pandemic. Recognizing this achievement, Ambassador Atul Keshap, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy stated: “Studying in the United States is a unique and often life-changing experience for Indian students, granting fresh, global perspectives and …

Expedite process of issuing visas to international students: Senators to US government
3 years, 4 months ago

Expedite process of issuing visas to international students: Senators to US government

India TV News  

A bipartisan group of influential senators on Friday urged the Biden Administration to accelerate the process of issuing visas to international students, a move likely to benefit thousands of Indians who want to join their classes this Fall. “In order to welcome international students and scholars in the Fall, as competitor countries are doing, we urge the State Department to …

Nearly 2 Lakh Indian Students Chose US for Higher Studies in 2019-20 Academic Year: Report
4 years, 1 month ago

Nearly 2 Lakh Indian Students Chose US for Higher Studies in 2019-20 Academic Year: Report

News 18  

Nearly two lakh Indian students chose the United States as their destination to pursue higher education in the 2019-20 academic year, according to the Open Doors Report released by the US Embassy on Monday. "Over the last 10 years, the number of Indians studying in the United States has roughly doubled, and we know why the US is the gold …

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