Foreign Universities in India: A Transformative Leap for Education
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign Universities in India: A Transformative Leap for Education

Hindustan Times  

Encouraged by the New Education Policy, 2020, the University Grants Commission notified the UGC (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023, which eventually kickstarted the internationalisation of the Indian education sector. To ascertain the quality of higher education, the regulations say that only those FHEIs that have secured a position within the top 500 in the overall category of global rankings at the time of application or have secured a position within the top 500 in the subject-wise category of global rankings at the time of application can establish their campuses.

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Kerala to set up interactive student migration portal to address challenges of student migration
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Kerala to set up interactive student migration portal to address challenges of student migration

The Hindu  

Amid the rising student migration from Kerala and the absence of a mechanism to address the challenges being faced by students abroad, the State government has decided to launch an exclusive interactive student migration portal to aid in the safe and secure migration of students to foreign countries. On an average, around 2 to 2.5 lakh students migrate to various …

Vineet Gupta of Ashoka University on Foreign Universities in India: A Boon or a Threat?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Vineet Gupta of Ashoka University on Foreign Universities in India: A Boon or a Threat?

ABP News  

New Delhi, March 12: India’s higher education landscape is witnessing a seismic shift, largely propelled by the National Education Policy 2020. Vineet Gupta Ashoka University Founder notes, “The entry of foreign universities is a significant milestone in Indian higher education, and I do hope that foreign universities who come here don’t look at India only as a market but are …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites U.S. universities to open campus in India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites U.S. universities to open campus in India

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. have agreed to strengthen collaborations between their higher education institutions, facilitate study abroad and explore opportunities for setting up campuses of premier American colleges in India. "Establishing joint Centres of Excellence, and setting up of offshore campuses of premier educational institutions of the US in India," the statement said. He also said, "We have invited American …

Deakin University GIFT City campus first foundation day: Applications open for PG programmes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Deakin University GIFT City campus first foundation day: Applications open for PG programmes

The Hindu  

Deakin, one of Australia's leading higher education institutions, celebrated the first foundation day of its GIFT City Campus in Gandhinagar. I am extremely delighted to see that the students have shown faith in Deakin, in GIFT City, and the entire ecosystem by choosing to study at an international branch campus in GIFT City." Deakin GIFT City Campus offers two programmes …

Western Sydney University to open campus in India
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Western Sydney University to open campus in India

India Today  

Western Sydney University, a prominent Australian institution, is poised to open its campus in India, becoming the third Australian university to establish a presence in the country. Western Sydney University highlighted on its official website that it has been ranked as the world's top higher education institution in 2024, according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assessed 2,152 …

India introduces ’e-Student’ and ’e-Student-X’ visas for international students: How to apply? All you need to know
2 months, 4 weeks ago

India introduces ’e-Student’ and ’e-Student-X’ visas for international students: How to apply? All you need to know

Live Mint  

The government has introduced two special category visas for international students who want to pursue higher education in Indian academic institutions. The e-student visa is for eligible international students registered on the SII portal, whereas the e-student-x visa is for the dependents of those holding e-student visas. The officials said the visa will be issued to foreign students who wish …

Indian students explore the globe for higher studies
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

DC Edit | Telugus lead visa rush for US
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Unlocking India's Potential: How to Attract International Students Under NEP 2020
5 months, 2 weeks 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, …

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus
7 months ago

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus

Hindustan Times  

The UK's Southampton University plans to offer 30 courses and enrol more than 5,000 students in the next eight years at its offshore campus in India, the first ever in the country by a foreign university, according to top officials. Elaborating on the university's agenda in an interview with PTI, Andrew Atherton, Vice President International and Engagement, said the operations …

5,000 Students and 30 Courses in 8 Years: Southampton University Draws Up Plan for India Campus
7 months ago

5,000 Students and 30 Courses in 8 Years: Southampton University Draws Up Plan for India Campus

News 18  

The UK’s Southampton University plans to offer 30 courses and enroll more than 5,000 students in the next eight years at its offshore campus in India, the first ever in the country by a foreign university, according to top officials. “So we expect it to be a mainly undergraduate campus because the majority of the demand at the moment in …

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus
7 months ago

5,000 students and 30 courses in 8 years: Southampton University draws up plan for India campus

The Hindu  

The U.K.'s Southampton University plans to offer 30 courses and enroll more than 5,000 students in the next eight years at its offshore campus in India, the first ever in the country by a foreign university, according to top officials. "So we expect it to be a mainly undergraduate campus because the majority of the demand at the moment in …

More than 13.35 lakh Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad, Canada top destination, US next, check list
7 months, 4 weeks ago

More than 13.35 lakh Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad, Canada top destination, US next, check list

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of External Affairs in response to questions regarding students who have embarked on their study abroad journey has revealed that more than 13.35 lakh students are currently pursuing higher studies in countries abroad. Among the top five countries that Indian students have opted to choose as their study abroad destinations are Canada, USA, UK, Australia and Germany. “ …

Over 13 lakh Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024: Govt
8 months ago

Over 13 lakh Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024: Govt

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Over 13 lakh Indian students are currently pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. Over 13 lakh Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad in 2024: Govt Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh shared data in a written response in Rajya Sabha to queries on whether the government maintains data of …

Budget-friendly study abroad: A step-by-step guide for Indian students
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget-friendly study abroad: A step-by-step guide for Indian students

India Today  

Want a top-tier education without breaking the bank? Here is the only guide you need with concrete and actionable steps that every Indian student can take to secure admission to a reputable international college without draining their finances. Websites like QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education provide comprehensive lists to guide your search. CRAFT COMPELLING APPLICATIONS Compile a …

Why Indian students going for studies abroad poses a challenge
9 months, 3 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 …

India sets goal for half a million foreign students by 2027: NITI Aayog
1 year, 4 months ago

India sets goal for half a million foreign students by 2027: NITI Aayog

India Today  

In a groundbreaking speech at the 18th FICCI Higher Education Summit, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam unveiled India's visionary plan to attract half a million foreign students to its educational institutions by 2047. He articulated India's aspiration to position itself as a global education hub by enhancing quality, elevating brand value, and securing higher rankings on the international stage. Furthermore, …

UGC Regulations for Foreign Universities: All About Eligibility, Regulations & Application Process
1 year, 4 months ago

UGC Regulations for Foreign Universities: All About Eligibility, Regulations & Application Process

News 18  

A day after the University Grants Commission notified regulations for foreign universities to set up and operate their campuses in India, it launched a portal where the institutions can apply for the same on Thursday evening. The guidelines titled ‘UGC Regulations, 2023’ that were notified on Wednesday state that the FHEIs wanting to set up campuses in the country should …

Australia's Deakin University Campus In GIFT City Begins Admission, Masters For Rs 10.7 Lakh a Year
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia's Deakin University Campus In GIFT City Begins Admission, Masters For Rs 10.7 Lakh a Year

News 18  

Deakin University, Australia has initiated the admission process for its two postgraduate programmes set to commence in July 2024 at its international campus located within GIFT City in Gandhinagar. Deakin University’s establishment of an international campus in GIFT City marks a historic milestone in India’s higher education journey. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Today marks a …

Deakin University India: Admissions Begins For Master's Programme In Business Analytics And Cyber Security
1 year, 4 months ago

Deakin University India: Admissions Begins For Master's Programme In Business Analytics And Cyber Security

ABP News  

Deakin University has started the admission application process for its Master of Business Analytics and Master of Cyber Security programmes. The much-awaited announcements were made by Prof Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor, Deakin University at Arambh, a celebratory event with Australian Government graced by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India; the …

Australia's Deakin University and Wollongong University to Set Up Campuses in India
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia's Deakin University and Wollongong University to Set Up Campuses in India

News 18  

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan along with Minister for Education, Government of Australia, Jason Clare has announced the opening of Deakin University and the University of Wollongong campuses in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Taking to microblogging site X, education minister Pradhan said that the setting up of the campuses of Australian Universities is “Bringing world-class learning …

Deakin University's GIFT City Gujarat Campus To Enrol Students From June 2024
1 year, 7 months ago

Deakin University's GIFT City Gujarat Campus To Enrol Students From June 2024

News 18  

Deakin University will be setting up its branch in the Gujarat International Finance Tee-City and with that it will become the first foreign university that will set up an international branch campus at Gift City. The fee structure is not currently announced yet but according to the Vice President and CEO of Deakin University, Ravneet Pawa, it will be around …

Exclusive Interview: Australia's Deakin University To Charge Half The Tuition Fees At India Campus In Gujarat, Will Give Scholarships, VC Iain Martin Says
1 year, 11 months ago

Exclusive Interview: Australia's Deakin University To Charge Half The Tuition Fees At India Campus In Gujarat, Will Give Scholarships, VC Iain Martin Says

ABP News  

Australia's Deakin University is all set to open its campus in India. The International Branch Campus of Deakin University will come up in GIFT City of Gujarat. Prof Iain Martin: Deakin University is focused on offering courses which have a strong industry orientation catering to the demand for a trained workforce in the fin-tech sector at GIFT City. Prof Martin: …

Foreign Campuses For Higher Education In India – A Half-Baked Regulation?
2 years ago

Foreign Campuses For Higher Education In India – A Half-Baked Regulation?

Live Law  

In pursuance of the National Education Policy 2020, on 5 January 2023, the University Grants Commission unveiled the draft of ‘University Grants Commission Regulations, 2023’, for the purposes of inviting public comments, with an aim to provide an international dimension to higher education, enabling Indian students to obtain foreign qualifications at affordable cost, and make India an attractive global study …

‘We believe in making education experiential’
2 years ago

‘We believe in making education experiential’

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s push for global academic collaborations will provide immense opportunities to international higher education institutions, and open new avenues of partnerships, top officials from the prestigious Dartmouth College said on Thursday. Barbara Will, vice provost of academic initiatives and a professor of English at Dartmouth, and Bob Lasher, senior vice president for institutional advancement at the Ivy League …

Australia's Deakin University Becomes First Foreign Educational Institution To Get Nod To Establish Campus In India
2 years ago

Australia's Deakin University Becomes First Foreign Educational Institution To Get Nod To Establish Campus In India

ABP News  

Deakin University, a leading university in Australia, has become the first foreign university to receive approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority to establish an International Branch Campus in GIFT-IFSC, GIFT City, Gujarat. Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2022-23 announced that “World Class Foreign Universities and Institutions will be allowed in the GIFT City to offer courses in …

In a first, Deakin University gets regulator’s nod for GIFT city campus
2 years ago

In a first, Deakin University gets regulator’s nod for GIFT city campus

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Australia’s Deakin University is the first foreign university to receive the International Financial Services Centres Authority’s approval to set up an international branch campus in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharam spoke about the move to allow foreign universities in Gujarat’s GIFT city in her budget speech last year “The IFSCA has granted in-principle approval …

Studying abroad and the future of international exchange in the post COVID education era
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Government plan to let foreign universities enter India raises concerns
2 years, 1 month ago

Government plan to let foreign universities enter India raises concerns

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 09, 2023 15:16 IST If the University Grants Commission has its way, foreign universities may soon enter Indian shores. The latest draft regulations are intended to make it easier for the world’s top-ranked universities and higher education institutions to establish campuses in India that would meet the same standards as their parent institutions in their country of …

More than 30 lakh Indian students went abroad for higher studies in 6 years
2 years, 1 month ago

More than 30 lakh Indian students went abroad for higher studies in 6 years

Live Mint  

More number of Indian students are going abroad to pursue higher education. According to data submitted by the education ministry in the Parliament, 750,365 students went abroad for higher education in 2022. The number of students going overseas has increased by 68% in comparison to 444,553 students going abroad in 2021, junior education minister Subhash Sarkar said. As per the …

How foreign universities in India can change the face of Indian education system
2 years, 1 month ago

How foreign universities in India can change the face of Indian education system

Firstpost  

In line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy -2020, the University Grants Commission has initiated several measures for the internationalisation of the higher education system in India. Some foreign universities have already set up partnerships with Indian institutions, allowing students to partially study in India and complete their degrees on the main campus abroad. A regulatory framework allowing …

Over 30 lakh Indians went abroad during 2017-22 for higher education: Centre
2 years, 1 month ago

Over 30 lakh Indians went abroad during 2017-22 for higher education: Centre

Firstpost  

New Delhi: More than 30 lakh Indians went abroad for higher education during 2017-2022, the Ministry of Education told Lok Sabha on Monday. Purpose of Indians going abroad for higher education is captured manually based either on their verbal disclosure or the type of visa of the destination country produced by them at the time of immigration clearance,” he said. …

Mint Explainer: The win-win case for foreign university campuses in India
2 years, 2 months ago

Mint Explainer: The win-win case for foreign university campuses in India

Live Mint  

India has unveiled draft norms for foreign universities keen on setting up a campus here. A growing democratic India with a large demographic dividend – about 700 million people or half of its population below 30 – has plenty to offer as it seeks to become the world’s talent factory. India woos the world's best institutions The University Grants Commission's …

Students will have access to high-quality education right in India, says UGC chief
2 years, 2 months ago

Students will have access to high-quality education right in India, says UGC chief

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission’s new draft regulations on Foreign Higher Educational Institutions are aimed at opening up the country to globalisation of higher education and allowing foreign branch campuses in India a free hand in terms of fee structure, admission policy and hiring of foreign faculty. The new UGC regulation on facilitating foreign higher educational institutes to establish …

Explained | Can foreign universities set up campuses in India now?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Can foreign universities set up campuses in India now?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Foreign universities and educational institutions could soon be allowed to set up campuses in India as per the draft regulations made public by the University Grants Commission. The University Grants Commission announced the draft regulations for ‘Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India’ and invited feedback from stakeholders. The proposal …

DC Edit | Foreign univs’ campuses in India welcome move
2 years, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Foreign univs’ campuses in India welcome move

Deccan Chronicle  

India has taken one more step towards allowing foreign universities to set up their campuses in India with the University Grants Commission issuing a set of draft guidelines. The UGC wants a firm commitment from the universities to operate in India: they must set up their own campuses instead of offering online courses and ensure that the quality of education …

UGC sets ball rolling for foreign varsities in India
2 years, 2 months ago

UGC sets ball rolling for foreign varsities in India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India took a big stride towards allowing foreign universities to operate in the country, with the University Grants Commission on Thursday releasing draft regulations that will let them set up campuses in the country. “Under these UGC guidelines, the foreign higher education institutions will be able to set up campuses anywhere in the country and not just GIFT …

Foreign varsities setting up campuses in India a win-win situation, says Jagadesh Kumar
2 years, 2 months ago

Foreign varsities setting up campuses in India a win-win situation, says Jagadesh Kumar

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Foreign universities setting up campuses in India will be a win-win situation as it will provide Indian students an opportunity to access international education in the country, and boost arrival of foreign students to India, University Grants Commission chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar told HT in an interview. Edited excerpts: University Grants Commission chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar Q) What …

A crucial step for education
2 years, 2 months ago

A crucial step for education

Hindustan Times  

India opened the door to foreign universities on Thursday, with the University Grants Commission issuing draft regulations. UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said foreign universities offering full-time, offline programmes will be granted 10-year-long approvals, the freedom to devise admission processes, fee structures and faculty recruitment, subject to transparency and quality benchmarks. The draft rules also made it contingent on the …

US continues to be top destination for India to pursue higher education: Report
2 years, 4 months 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 — …

In a first, Kashmir agriculture varsity opens up to foreign students, to rope in overseas Indian consulates for promotion
2 years, 6 months ago

In a first, Kashmir agriculture varsity opens up to foreign students, to rope in overseas Indian consulates for promotion

The Hindu  

Tapping on the “peace dividends”, the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir on Monday threw open admissions to foreign students in the Valley, for the first time ever, and is in the process of inviting ambassadors of foreign countries stationed in India to “infuse confidence about the changing situation in J&K”. As a first step, admission of foreign students …

Globalisation of Indian education in the post-pandemic age
2 years, 7 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 …

UGC to Develop Framework to Allow Top-ranked Foreign Universities to Open Campus in India
2 years, 9 months ago

UGC to Develop Framework to Allow Top-ranked Foreign Universities to Open Campus in India

News 18  

University Grants Commission would bring out a set of enabling regulations so as to allow top-ranked foreign universities to open their campuses in India, it has said. Further, he shared key features of the UGC regulations on academic collaboration between Indian and foreign universities to offer twinning, joint and dual degree programmes, reads the official press release. Read| Nearly 50 …

Nearly 50 Foreign Universities Interested to Set-Up Campuses, Offer Dual Courses with Indian Colleges: UGC
2 years, 9 months ago

Nearly 50 Foreign Universities Interested to Set-Up Campuses, Offer Dual Courses with Indian Colleges: UGC

News 18  

A total of 48 foreign universities have shown interest in University Grants Commission’s initiative for running joint and dual degree programmes in partnership with Indian colleges. Responding to UGC’s new regulation and guidelines for running partnership programmes between Indian and foreign universities, the University of Glasgow, Scotland has expressed interest to discuss the potential for academic collaboration. The Deakin University, …

Soon Foreign Universities Will Set-up Campuses in India, UGC Forms Panel to Make Rules
2 years, 11 months ago

Soon Foreign Universities Will Set-up Campuses in India, UGC Forms Panel to Make Rules

News 18  

In a bid to attract top-ranking foreign higher educational institutes to set up their campuses in India, the University Grants Commission has set up a five-member committee. These suggestions are going to come true soon as the UGC is about to announce its policy regulations on allowing foreign colleges to set up base in India soon. Last year, a survey …

Tie-ups between Indian and foreign universities simplified
2 years, 11 months ago

Tie-ups between Indian and foreign universities simplified

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission has simplified the procedure for an Indian higher educational institution to offer programmes in collaboration with foreign universities by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with each other directly if they meet certain eligibility criteria, said UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar. In its 557th meeting recently, the UGC decided that an Indian higher education institution that …

Students are shifting their study abroad destination preferences
3 years, 4 months 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 …

Explained: The challenges, and the solutions, for students going abroad
3 years, 9 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. …

Centre starts programmes to support international students
4 years ago

Centre starts programmes to support international students

India Today  

The Ministry of Education is deliberating on measures to increase the number of international students coming to India for higher studies. Foreign students coming to India Study in India is a programme of the Govt of India that aims to attract international students to higher education institutions in India. The Government has also recognized the importance of creating a conducive, …

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