Course choices in US, UK, and Canada are evolving. Here is what is new
4 days, 23 hours ago

Course choices in US, UK, and Canada are evolving. Here is what is new

India Today  

International students are increasingly choosing courses that align with high-demand careers, as revealed in ApplyBoard's 2024 report. Though these countries were the most popular with Indian students, the number of Indian students migrating for higher studies dropped sharply in 2024, with Canada, the UK, and the US witnessing the steepest declines. Here are the fields of study Indian students are choosing in the US, UK and Canada: HEALTHCARE BOOM IN CANADA Interest in healthcare programmes among Indian students in Canada grew to 17% in 2024, up from 13% in 2023. STEM REMAINS KING IN THE US Indian students continue to dominate STEM fields in the US, with 70% of those studying in the country enrolled in STEM programs in 2023/24. STUDENT CHOICES SHAPING GLOBAL EDUCATION Indian students, along with those from Ghana, Nigeria, and Pakistan, are increasingly aligning their study choices with career opportunities in high-demand sectors.

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Surge in Indian students studying in Russia; drop in those opting for Canada, US and UK: Govt in Parliament
2 weeks ago

Surge in Indian students studying in Russia; drop in those opting for Canada, US and UK: Govt in Parliament

Live Mint  

The number of Indian students studying abroad has fallen by 15 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the numbers shared by education ministry. Country 2022 2023 2024 USA 1,90,512 2,34,473 2,04,058 UK 1,32,709 1,36,921 98,890 China 1,967 7,279 4,978 Canada 1,85,955 2,33,532 1,37,608 Germany 20,684 23,296 34,702 Russia 19,784 23,503 31,444 France 6,406 7,484 8,536 Uzbekistan 3,430 6,601 …

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

15% drop in Indians studying abroad: Canada down 41%, Russia sees 34% rise
2 weeks ago

15% drop in Indians studying abroad: Canada down 41%, Russia sees 34% rise

India Today  

Indian students heading abroad for higher education have dropped sharply in 2024, with Canada, the UK, and the US seeing the biggest declines. DIPLOMATIC TENSIONS AND STRICTER POLICIES IMPACT CANADA The drastic fall in Indian students choosing Canada coincides with rising diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and Delhi. This likely discouraged many Indian students, leading to a 27% drop in those …

As Canadian dreams wane, a rude awakening for Punjab’s immigration economy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Canadian dreams wane, a rude awakening for Punjab’s immigration economy

Live Mint  

Muktsar, Punjab: The first time Dilveer Singh Brar wanted to go to Canada was when he was in the 8th grade. Citing an “unsustainable growth" in the number of international students coming to the country, which in turn put too much pressure on Canada’s housing, healthcare and other social services, Canada’s immigration ministry released a report saying it would cap …

How France is becoming Indian students’ top choice for higher education
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How France is becoming Indian students’ top choice for higher education

Firstpost  

France is steadily becoming one of the most popular study destinations for Indian students. France — Indian students’ new study destination Previously the Big Four — the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia — would be the go-to destination for Indian students to pursue higher education. In a previous QS report, which asked over 8,500 Indian students if …

How France is becoming Indian students’ top choice for higher education
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How France is becoming Indian students’ top choice for higher education

Firstpost  

France is steadily becoming one of the most popular study destinations for Indian students. France — Indian students’ new study destination Previously the Big Four — the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia — would be the go-to destination for Indian students to pursue higher education. In a previous QS report, which asked over 8,500 Indian students if …

US remains top choice for students amid changing global education policies
1 month, 2 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 …

Uncertainty over US visa policies halts 30% drop in Indian students
2 months, 1 week 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 …

What 2024 meant for India’s higher education system
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What 2024 meant for India’s higher education system

The Hindu  

India, with its rich history of academic excellence, now stands at a crossroads, poised to transform its higher education system into a global powerhouse. As of May 2024, India’s gross enrolment ratio in higher education was 28.4%, with over 4.3 crore students enrolled in almost 1200 institutions. According to the Ministry of Education, almost nine lakh students went abroad for …

From Canada to Europe: Why Indian students are shifting their study abroad dreams
3 months ago

From Canada to Europe: Why Indian students are shifting their study abroad dreams

India Today  

Amid diplomatic unrest and sudden immigration policy changes, higher education in Canada is increasingly becoming a turbulent affair for Indian students. For example, the Erasmus Mundus Scholarships allow a fully-funded education, covering tuition, travel as well as other living expenses, while Germany's DAAD Scholarships ensure financial aid for students pursuing Masters and research programmes. In addition to a country-wide and …

Over 50% increase in Indians studying abroad: Govt Data
3 months, 1 week ago

Over 50% increase in Indians studying abroad: Govt Data

Hindustan Times  

The number of Indians studying abroad has seen a 52.2% increase over the past five years, rising from 5,86,337 in 2019 to 8,92,989 in 2023, the education ministry informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. According to data from the education ministry, there has been a steady increase in the number of Indians choosing to study abroad since 2019, except for …

Indian students opt for tech-driven courses in US over engineering
3 months, 1 week ago

Indian students opt for tech-driven courses in US over engineering

India Today  

Indian students in the United States are increasingly moving away from traditional engineering courses, favouring computer science and mathematics instead. In the 2023-24 academic year, 24.5 percent of Indian students in the US pursued engineering courses, a significant drop from 29.6 percent in 2021-22. GROWING TREND IN COMPUTER SCIENCE In contrast, computer science and mathematics have witnessed a meteoric rise, …

From classrooms to labs: How Indian students are shaping US STEM innovations
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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 …

UK immigration falls by 20%, Indians top study and work visa list
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UK immigration falls by 20%, Indians top study and work visa list

India Today  

The UK has seen a 20% dip in long-term net immigration, according to provisional estimates by the Office for National Statistics. Indians emerged as the leading group of non-EU migrants, topping both work and study visa categories, with 240,000 recorded for long-term immigration to the UK as of June 2024. However, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer isn't happy with the …

Why Canada is losing charm as a study destination for Indians
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Open Doors 2024: US welcomes 1.1 million international students, India leads
4 months ago

Open Doors 2024: US welcomes 1.1 million international students, India leads

India Today  

The number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities reached a record high of over 1.1 million in the 2023-2024 academic year, marking a 7 percent rise compared to the previous year. The latest findings from the Open Doors 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange, published by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and …

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

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

India becomes leading country of origin for international students in US
4 months, 1 week ago

India becomes leading country of origin for international students in US

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: 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. The number of both Indian and international students in the US is at an all-time high, according to the …

India top sender of international students in US: Report
4 months, 1 week ago

India top sender of international students in US: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: More than 3.3 lakh Indians are studying in the US, making India the "top sender" of international students to America for the first time in 15 years, according to the Open Doors Report 2024 released on Monday. According to the latest Open Doors Report, the number of Indian students studying in the US in the academic year 2023-24 …

20% dip in Indian students amid visa, safety concerns in UK
4 months, 1 week ago

20% dip in Indian students amid visa, safety concerns in UK

Hindustan Times  

Indian students are being put off applying to UK universities, adding to their financial woes at a time when education institutions are already coping with constrained budgets, a new report into the stability of the higher education sector in England has revealed. Indian student groups in the UK said the fall was to be expected amid limited job prospects and …

Indian students being put off applying to UK universities, report finds
4 months, 1 week ago

Indian students being put off applying to UK universities, report finds

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian students are being put off applying to UK universities, adding to their financial woes at a time when education institutions are already coping with constrained budgets, a new report into the stability of the higher education sector in England has revealed. Based on UK Home Office data on confirmation of acceptance for studies by UK providers from 2022-23 to …

20% drop in Indians applying to study in UK, universities face funding issues
4 months, 1 week ago

20% drop in Indians applying to study in UK, universities face funding issues

India Today  

UK universities are facing a financial pinch as a significant drop in international student numbers begins to strain their budgets. This has raised concerns as Indian students, who recently surpassed Chinese applicants, were a major source of revenue for UK universities. Sanam Arora, Chair of the National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK, said, “Many reasons contribute to the decline …

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

Are Indian Students Benefiting from Higher Education in the UK?
5 months ago

Are Indian Students Benefiting from Higher Education in the UK?

The Hindu  

The article explores the financial strain faced by UK universities due to the high number of Indian students pursuing higher education. While the share of foreign students grew by 10% between 2016-17 and 2022-23, their contribution to total fees surged by over 16%. This highlights the increasing reliance of U.K. universities on foreign students and the growing financial burden placed …

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

More female students enter traditional engineering courses
6 months, 3 weeks ago

More female students enter traditional engineering courses

The Hindu  

The number of students enrolled in undergraduate engineering courses in India steadily declined from 2016, despite the increase in the overall number of students pursuing college education, according to the All India Survey on Higher Education. There was a slight uptick in 2022 in enrolment in undergraduate engineering courses, which may have been due to the introduction of several new …

UK visas for Indian students drop by 23% amid stricter immigration rules
7 months ago

UK visas for Indian students drop by 23% amid stricter immigration rules

India Today  

Indians might still be the biggest cohort when it comes to the number of student visas granted by the UK, but they are starting to show hesitation in applying to British universities due to stricter immigration rules, according to the latest UK Home Office data. Indian students have traditionally favoured the UK for higher education, especially at the master’s level, …

Indian students are turning away from UK universities for higher studies. Here's why
7 months ago

Indian students are turning away from UK universities for higher studies. Here's why

India TV News  

Indian students are turning away from UK universities for higher studies. Here's why The UK Home Office data shows a 23 per cent fall in Indian students coming to the UK for higher studies, despite being the largest community to enter the country. London: The number of Indian students opting for UK universities to pursue higher studies continues to drop …

Rising trends: Why Indian students prefer UK for higher studies
9 months, 1 week ago

Rising trends: Why Indian students prefer UK for higher studies

India Today  

The United Kingdom has become an irresistible draw for Indian students pursuing higher education. Often referred to as the world's greatest city, London offers Indian students a life-changing experience that blends academic studies with cultural vibrancy and cosmopolitan allure. Indian students aspiring to careers in business, finance, or entrepreneurship find the UK to be the perfect launchpad to gain firsthand …

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

Top students less keen on overseas courses
10 months, 1 week ago

Top students less keen on overseas courses

China Daily  

Students at regular higher education institutions in China have been the most eager to study overseas in the past decade, according to a report released on Wednesday. The Report on Chinese Students' Overseas Study shows that 57 percent of students who chose to study abroad this year were from regular universities, while 26 percent had been students at top-tier institutes. …

Benefits of transnational education for Indian students
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

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

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

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As record-setting enrollment by students from China has ebbed, …

How Indian students are creating a boom at US universities
1 year ago

How Indian students are creating a boom at US universities

India Today  

Indian students are increasingly choosing to study at US universities, creating a boom for American Universities. It is estimated that 1.5 million students are studying at universities elsewhere — an eightfold increase since 2012 — with no country attracting more than the US, according to the Associated Press. In 2023, a surge in global student enrolment marked a positive shift …

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 …

Indian students prefer to go to these 6 countries besides USA, Canada, UK
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian students prefer to go to these 6 countries besides USA, Canada, UK

Live Mint  

When attacks on Indian students in America have risen in the recent past and the UK's economy is still struggling to recover from the mild recession it was reeling under — it is perhaps the time for Indian students to reassess the conventional study destinations of America, UK and Canada. Overall, there are 13.2 lakh Indian students currently studying abroad …

Study abroad has more takers from smaller cities
1 year, 1 month ago

Study abroad has more takers from smaller cities

The Hindu  

A majority of students who aspire to study abroad hail from Tier 2 and 3 cities, a pan-India study of 25,000 aspirational students by edtech start-up upGrad Abroad indicates. “We are seeing rising interest from students hailing from cities like Thiruvananthapurm and Kottayam down south, Vadodara and Surat in the west, Lucknow in the north and so on when it …

India-Canada Row: Ottawa says student visas to Indians down by 86% in last quarter of 2023, no rebound in sight
1 year, 2 months ago

India-Canada Row: Ottawa says student visas to Indians down by 86% in last quarter of 2023, no rebound in sight

Firstpost  

A decline of 86 per cent was witnessed in the number of study permits Canada issued to Indian students in the last quarter of 2023, due to the diplomatic row between both the countries. The report cited Canada’s immigration minister Marc Miller saying the number of study permits to Indian students for Canada fell in the fourth quarter of 2023 …

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, 3 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 …

India sends record number students to U.S., surpasses China: Report
1 year, 4 months 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, 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 …

Indian students in Canada worried about lack of job opportunities
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian students in Canada worried about lack of job opportunities

The Hindu  

As India-Canada relations strained in the wake of allegations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau against India, there is another major problem that is plaguing Indian students here - lack of job opportunities. In 2022, a total of 226,450 Indian students arrived in Canada to pursue higher education, making India the top source country of new international students entering the …

In charts: How engineering lost its charm in India
1 year, 6 months ago

In charts: How engineering lost its charm in India

Live Mint  

India was once home to an estimated one in four students globally graduating with a science or engineering degree. Ahead of Engineer’s Day this Friday, Mint looks at the falling enrolments, weak job placements, and disappointing employability rate of India’s engineering graduates. The number of students getting placed has been stable, implying no growth in the influx of engineering graduates …

IT, AI and Data Science most sought-after courses by Indians looking to study in Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

IT, AI and Data Science most sought-after courses by Indians looking to study in Australia

The Hindu  

Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science were the top courses that students from various colleges in Chennai enquired about at the Study Australia Showcase organised by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission on Tuesday. Prashant Anand, Senior In Country Representative – South Asia at University of Canberra, said students wanted to know about courses pertaining to IT, Design and …

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