Surge in students choosing US amid policy changes in study-abroad destinations
4 months, 1 week ago

Surge in students choosing US amid policy changes in study-abroad destinations

India Today  

The US is seeing a significant surge in international students expressing “extreme interest” in its education programmes, according to ApplyBoard’s Fall 2024 Student Pulse Survey. This comes amid shifting global preferences as policy changes and rising costs reshape the international education landscape. This shift is tied to policy changes, including Canada’s updated Post-Graduation Work Permit rules, which have limited post-study opportunities for non-degree holders. POLICY CHANGES IMPACT PREFERENCES Recent policy updates in Australia, Canada, and the UK have had mixed effects.

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International students weigh new risks of pursuing higher education in the US under Trump
6 days, 4 hours ago

International students weigh new risks of pursuing higher education in the US under Trump

Associated Press  

Since plunging during the COVID-19 pandemic, international student enrollment in the U.S. has been rebounding — a relief to American universities that count on their tuition payments. “It has a chilling effect,” said Clay Harmon, executive director of AIRC, a membership organization focused on recruiting and enrolling international students. “Even if there’s no direct consequence or direct limitation right now, …

Why fewer Indian students are opting to study in Canada, the US and the UK
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why fewer Indian students are opting to study in Canada, the US and the UK

Firstpost  

After witnessing a post-pandemic rise in Indian students going abroad for studies, there was an approximate 15 per cent decline, with figures falling from 892,989 in 2023 to 759,064 in 2024. The country-wise breakdown suggests that Indian students going to Canada, the US, the UK and Australia witnessed a sharp decline of 27 per cent. According to the data shared …

US remains top choice for students amid changing global education policies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US remains top choice for students amid changing global education policies

India Today  

The landscape of international student mobility is constantly changing, depending on policy shifts, economic trends, and political dynamics in major study-abroad destinations. POLICY CHANGES ACROSS MAJOR STUDY DESTINATIONS International students have seen a huge increase in Canada, Australia, and the UK over the last few years due to pent-up demand post the COVID-19 pandemic. "Canada is one of the examples …

Student struggles in Canada worsen amid rising racism and housing challenges
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Student struggles in Canada worsen amid rising racism and housing challenges

India Today  

Studying abroad has long been an intriguing aspiration for many students. A recent survey conducted by Thompson Rivers University found that over 55 percent of international students face challenges in finding accommodation in Canada. Even though international students contribute majorly to Canada’s FDI and serve in the workforce, they continue to face these challenges. IMMIGRATION POLICIES, STRUCTURED RACISM The survey …

Uncertainty over US visa policies halts 30% drop in Indian students
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uncertainty over US visa policies halts 30% drop in Indian students

Deccan Chronicle  

Uncertainties surrounding student migration to the US after the regime change have led to a 30 per cent decline in the number of Indian students traveling to the country. Both the US and Canada, two of North America's top destinations for international students, have witnessed a significant drop in the number of Indian students this year. While stricter immigration policies …

Visa changes in US, UK, Canada, Australia and Germany making Indian students pause
3 months ago

Visa changes in US, UK, Canada, Australia and Germany making Indian students pause

India Today  

For Indian students dreaming of global education, the choice of where to study is deeply influenced by visa policies. Adding a potential twist to the story, Abhijit Zaveri, Founder and Director of Career Mosaic, mentions, “With Donald Trump back in office, there is potential for more favourable immigration policies for Indian students, including relaxed Green Card pathways.” This uncertainty means …

Study abroad options beyond Canada
4 months ago

Study abroad options beyond Canada

The Hindu  

Though Canada is one of the top choices for Indian students who want to study abroad, the ongoing diplomatic tensions have sparked worries about possible restrictions. Australia Known for its student-friendly environment and high-quality education, institutions such as the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, the Australian National University, Monash University, and others offer globally recognised programmes including three- …

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

Why Canada is losing charm as a study destination for Indians
4 months ago

Why Canada is losing charm as a study destination for Indians

India Today  

A hot favourite study-abroad destination with Indians till last year, Canada seems to be falling off the popularity graph. The shift, according to Lakshmi Iyer, managing director at SI-Gobal India, a study abroad consultancy, is driven by several significant factors: strict visa restrictions and delays, constricted work permits and PR routes, housing situation and elevated cost of living, strained diplomatic …

What makes Japan, Germany, and Ireland top choices for studying abroad in 2024?
4 months, 3 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 …

International students face uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration
7 months, 2 weeks ago

International students face uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration

Hindustan Times  

International students — long the golden goose for universities and colleges in advanced economies — face an increasingly uncertain future as governments seek easy targets to rein in surging immigration. And in Australia, where that ratio is even greater at one in 33, the government has proposed caps on foreign enrollments in universities and is targeting “dodgy providers.” The impact …

Indian students think beyond US, and Canada for higher education. Details here
1 year 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
1 year, 2 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Canada and US lead, UK surpasses Australia as top study abroad choice for Indians
1 year, 4 months ago

Canada and US lead, UK surpasses Australia as top study abroad choice for Indians

India Today  

Canada and the US remain top choices for Indian students, while the UK surpasses Australia as the third preferred study destination, as per the Indian Students Mobility Report 2023, signaling shifting trends in international education. Amidst shifting preferences among Indian students, Canada remains the top choice followed closely by the United States. The recent Indian Students Mobility Report 2023 sheds …

US remains top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad
1 year, 4 months 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 …

International students have returned to US colleges, fueled by a surge from India
1 year, 4 months ago

International students have returned to US colleges, fueled by a surge from India

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — International students attended U.S. universities in surging numbers last year, rebounding from a pandemic slump with the help of a 35% jump in students coming from India, according to a study released Monday. Overall, the number of international students in the U.S. grew by 12% in the 2022-23 academic year, the largest single-year increase in more than 40 …

Why the US is the top destination for Indian study abroad aspirants, explained here
1 year, 5 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 …

Studying Abroad: A Guide for Students
1 year, 8 months ago

Studying Abroad: A Guide for Students

Deccan Chronicle  

The study abroad industry is a rapidly growing and changing one. As the world becomes increasingly globalized, the demand for study abroad programs is likely to continue to grow. Studying abroad is a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world. Studying abroad is a great opportunity to explore a new country and culture. One of the …

5 best countries to study abroad in 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

5 best countries to study abroad in 2023

India Today  

Choosing the right study-abroad destination is one of the most significant decisions an international student will have to make. International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic term and full-time during scheduled course breaks Upon graduation, international students can apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa, in either the Post-Study Work Stream or the …

Students' study abroad preferences trending toward Asia: Survey
1 year, 10 months ago

Students' study abroad preferences trending toward Asia: Survey

China Daily  

More students from the Chinese mainland are opting to study elsewhere in Asia due to similarities in culture and relatively lower costs, according to a new report released on Tuesday. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Japan and Singapore have become popular destinations for Chinese students pursuing their studies outside the mainland, the report said. For students pursuing undergraduate degrees …

UK inflation: Study abroad journey for Indians gets tougher amid struggle for affordable living
2 years, 2 months ago

UK inflation: Study abroad journey for Indians gets tougher amid struggle for affordable living

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Indians may have been issued the largest number of UK students visa this year but finding accommodation and surviving in cities where their colleges or universities are based has become a challenge for international students with the increase in inflation. Ria Jain, who completed her bachelor’s 7 years ago from the UK and has once again chosen the …

U.K. inflation: Studying abroad for Indian students gets tougher amid struggle for affordable living
2 years, 2 months ago

U.K. inflation: Studying abroad for Indian students gets tougher amid struggle for affordable living

The Hindu  

Indians may have been issued the largest number of U.K. students visa this year but finding accommodation and surviving in cities where their colleges or universities are based has become a challenge for international students with the increase in inflation. Ria Jain, who completed her bachelor's 7 years ago from the U.K. and has once again chosen the very same …

Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, and UAE emerges as surprise destinations for study abroad: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, and UAE emerges as surprise destinations for study abroad: Report

India Today  

Global student housing platform University Living has released its most recent survey-based report, which gives interesting insights into multiple aspects, including countries that are now emerging as popular choices, increase in traffic for accommodation booking, how the post-pandemic era has changed the study abroad scenario and many more. HERE'S WHAT REPORT STATES: The report further states that apart from the …

US unveils changes to attract foreign science, tech students
3 years, 2 months ago

US unveils changes to attract foreign science, tech students

Associated Press  

The Biden administration on Friday announced policy changes to attract international students specializing in science, technology, engineering and math — part of the broader effort to make the U.S. economy more competitive. The government’s National Science Board reported this week that international students on temporary visas account for more than half of U.S. doctoral degrees in economics, computer sciences, engineering …

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

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

Foreign students returning to US, but below pre-COVID levels
3 years, 4 months ago

Foreign students returning to US, but below pre-COVID levels

Associated Press  

BOSTON — International students are returning to U.S. colleges in stronger numbers this year, but the rebound has yet to make up for last year’s historic declines as COVID-19 continues to disrupt academic exchange, according to a new survey. This year’s increase indicates that international students “continue to value a U.S. education and remain committed to pursuing studies in the …

US remains top choice of Indian students for higher education
3 years, 4 months ago

US remains top choice of Indian students for higher education

India TV News  

Indian students comprised nearly 20 percent of the total number of international students welcomed by the United States this year. Speaking at the release of the Open Doors report on international student mobility, Minister Counsellor for Consular Affairs Don Heflin said, “Despite the global pandemic, Indian students were able to apply for visas and travel to the United States. We …

Over 90% Indian students keen to study abroad: Survey
3 years, 9 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, …

Life after high school in a post-Covid world
4 years, 7 months ago

Life after high school in a post-Covid world

India Today  

Nearly every aspect of human life has been affected by the spread of coronavirus pandemic. It is expected that the pandemic will result in colleges and universities becoming more tech savvy and make education more accessible by automating mundane tasks and day-to-day operations like counselling, student life, career development, etc. According to a survey by counselling organisation Global Reach, a …

International Students Can Study In The U.S. This Fall — If They Can Get Here
4 years, 8 months ago

International Students Can Study In The U.S. This Fall — If They Can Get Here

NPR  

International Students Can Study In The U.S. Sponsor Message Due to the pandemic, many international students who are starting a graduate program or their freshman year, like Tu, face a series of hurdles — travel restrictions, limited flights and closed U.S. consulate offices — that make it incredibly difficult to start the fall semester at U.S. colleges. That's despite a …

Big relief for international students in US, Trump takes U-turn on visa policy
4 years, 8 months ago

Big relief for international students in US, Trump takes U-turn on visa policy

India TV News  

Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the coronavirus pandemic. Harvard President Lawrence Bacow called it a “significant victory.” “While the government may attempt to issue a new …

Schools, Businesses, Cities Push Back On Rule Blocking Some International Students
4 years, 8 months ago

Schools, Businesses, Cities Push Back On Rule Blocking Some International Students

NPR  

Schools, Businesses, Cities Push Back On Rule Blocking Some International Students Enlarge this image toggle caption Charles Krupa/AP Charles Krupa/AP One week ago, the Trump administration announced it would ban international students from attending U.S. colleges in the fall if they only take online classes. And international students make "immense contributions" to campuses nationwide, they said, fostering diversity and enhancing …

United States imposes new rules for foreign students. Here's how new ICE policy affects F-1, M-1 students
4 years, 8 months ago

United States imposes new rules for foreign students. Here's how new ICE policy affects F-1, M-1 students

India TV News  

The Trump administration has modified immigration policy for foreign students studying in the United States amid COVID-19 pandemic. According to the new immigration policy, international students studying in the country will have to leave the United States or transfer to another college if their universities offer only online courses amid the pandemic. "Nonimmigrant F-1 and M-1 students attending schools operating …

There are more than 1 million international students in America. Here’s where they’re from
4 years, 8 months ago

There are more than 1 million international students in America. Here’s where they’re from

CNN  

CNN — International students in the United States could be made to leave the country if their universities decide to only offer online courses, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on Monday night. The move could affect more than one million international students currently studying in the US. According to the Institute of International Education, 2018-2019 was the fourth consecutive year …

Why students are taking a rain-check on post Covid-19 study abroad dreams
4 years, 8 months ago

Why students are taking a rain-check on post Covid-19 study abroad dreams

India Today  

International students applying to UK universities this fall were supposed to be an excited lot. A QS white paper released in June reveals that 78% of prospective international students planning to join university in 2020 expected discounts to their tuition fees if they were to start their university education online before being able to travel to university. If prospective international …

Global pandemic puts study abroad dreams on halt for students of Punjab region
4 years, 11 months ago

Global pandemic puts study abroad dreams on halt for students of Punjab region

Hindustan Times  

Rohan Verma, 21, was looking forward to pursuing a course in 3D animation from Canada. If I apply here again, I will have to pay the fee again.” Immigration experts say over 1 lakh students from Punjab and Chandigarh land in foreign countries like Australia, Canada, UK and others for pursuing education every year. Navneet Singh, an immigration consultant, said, …

International graduates remaining in UK for work contribute £3.2bn in tax, analysis finds
6 years ago

International graduates remaining in UK for work contribute £3.2bn in tax, analysis finds

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It is a testament to the …

Why Indian students are now choosing Australia and Canada as study abroad destinations over the US
6 years, 1 month ago

Why Indian students are now choosing Australia and Canada as study abroad destinations over the US

India Today  

For decades, the US has remained the top destination for Indian students who want to add a foreign degree to their curriculum vitae. Especially, the number of students enrolled in the science and technology courses keeps increasing by the year..Several factors have worked in unison to lure Indian students to the shores of Australia and Canada. Read: 3 study abroad …

65 US universities oppose Trump administration's visa policy changes for foreign students
6 years, 3 months ago

65 US universities oppose Trump administration's visa policy changes for foreign students

India TV News  

65 US universities oppose Trump administration's visa policy changes for foreign students As many as 65 top US universities, including Harvard and MIT, have challenged the Trump administration in a court against its new stringent visa policy for foreign students, warning that the new 'backdating' rule will have a detrimental effect on America's higher education system. As many as 65 …

3 study abroad destinations for engineering students other than US and UK
6 years, 5 months ago

3 study abroad destinations for engineering students other than US and UK

India Today  

When contemplating to study abroad, the first destination that one recalls is the United States of America. Read: Studying abroad: College education systems around the world We explore here some of the newer study abroad destinations for engineering students that are career friendly: 1. Canada An easy route to PR along with academically strong universities has pushed Canada forward as …

US adds foreign students, but few Americans study abroad
9 years, 4 months ago

US adds foreign students, but few Americans study abroad

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The number of international students studying at U.S. colleges increased by 10 percent last year, marking the largest single-year gain in 35 years, according to new federal data. It’s followed by the University of Southern California, Columbia University and Arizona State University, which each hosted more than 11,000 international students last year. The Institute of International Education reported …

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