DC Edit | Telugus lead visa rush for US
1 month, 3 weeks 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 pursuing higher education in the US, showing an increase of 23 per cent over the previous year, compared to 277,398 students from China. While 42.9 per cent of Indian students opted to study mathematics or computer science, 24.5 per cent chose engineering. Being the largest contributor of foreign students, India should leverage its influence to make foreign universities set up off-site campuses here as foreign direct investment is allowed in the field of higher education.

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What 2024 meant for India’s higher education system
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Indian students opt for tech-driven courses in US over engineering
3 weeks, 5 days 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 weeks, 6 days 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Open Doors 2024: US welcomes 1.1 million international students, India leads
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Andhra, Telangana accounted for 56% of US student visa beneficiaries from India in 2023: Report
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Andhra, Telangana applicants got 56% of US student visas issued in India in 2023
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Indian students overtake Chinese in the US for first time since 2009
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian students overtake Chinese in the US for first time since 2009

India Today  

For the first time in 15 years, Indian students have surpassed Chinese students in the United States for the 2023-24 academic session. A total of 3.31 lakh Indian students now study in the US, making up 29.4% of its 11 lakh international student population, according to the recently released Open Doors 2024 report. Indian students now make up a weighty …

India beats China as top source of students to US, reclaims spot after 15 years
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Unlocking India's Potential: How to Attract International Students Under NEP 2020
2 months, 3 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, …

Foreign Universities in India: A Transformative Leap for Education
3 months 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 …

Why Indian students going for studies abroad poses a challenge
7 months 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 …

Benefits of transnational education for Indian students
8 months 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 …

5 study abroad trends to watch for in 2025
8 months, 1 week ago

5 study abroad trends to watch for in 2025

India Today  

Indian students' studying abroad is not a new phenomenon. The Ministry of External Affairs reported that in 2023, India saw an astounding number of 132, 4954 Indian students pursuing higher education abroad. Despite substantial shifts in diplomatic interactions among nations and tighter immigration regulations, the allure of pursuing higher education abroad continues to captivate Indian students. Vandana Mahajan, Founder and …

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

India sets goal for half a million foreign students by 2027: NITI Aayog
1 year, 1 month 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, …

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 …

7.5 lakh students go abroad for studies in 2022
1 year, 5 months ago

7.5 lakh students go abroad for studies in 2022

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: In 2022, 7.5 lakh Indian students went abroad to pursue studies, against 4.4 lakh in 2021. As per data shared by the Bureau of Immigration with the Diaspora Engagement Division, Ministry of External Affairs, 7,50,365 students went abroad for further studies in 2022. During the pandemic years, the number of students travelling abroad fell drastically due to the restrictions. …

Indian students in US shift focus from engineering to physical sciences
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian students in US shift focus from engineering to physical sciences

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian students seeking higher education in the United States have been increasingly opting for physical sciences over engineering for their postgraduate and doctorate degrees, a recent report by the Graduate Record Examination reveals. According to the report, Indian students made up 54% of all GRE test-takers in the Physical Sciences category in the 2020-2021 academic year, compared to 41% in …

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

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

India Today  

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

Steady rise of girls going abroad for higher studies: Edufest speakers
1 year, 11 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 …

Government plan to let foreign universities enter India raises concerns
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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 …

Mint Explainer: The win-win case for foreign university campuses in India
1 year, 11 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 …

DC Edit | Foreign univs’ campuses in India welcome move
2 years 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 …

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

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, 4 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, 4 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. …

Expecting another record-breaking year for visas to Indian students: US official
2 years, 7 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 …

Nearly 50 Foreign Universities Interested to Set-Up Campuses, Offer Dual Courses with Indian Colleges: UGC
2 years, 7 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, …

Tie-ups between Indian and foreign universities simplified
2 years, 8 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 …

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 …

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 …

Over 2 lakh Indian students went to US for higher education in 2018-19: report
5 years, 1 month ago

Over 2 lakh Indian students went to US for higher education in 2018-19: report

Live Mint  

More than 200,000 Indian students travelled to the US for higher education in 2018-19, the second largest after China, a US report released on Monday said. The '2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange' said the number of foreign students in the US set an all-time high in the 2018-19 academic year, with more than one million international students. …

India, China sent highest number of students to study in US in 2018-19: Report
5 years, 1 month ago

India, China sent highest number of students to study in US in 2018-19: Report

India Today  

India sent more than 202,000 students to the US in 2018-19, the second largest after China, which, for the tenth consecutive year, remained the largest source of foreign students in America, according to a report released on Monday. The data from the US Department of Commerce stated that international students contributed USD 44.7 billion to the US economy in 2018, …

Opinion | Harvard in Hisar?
5 years, 3 months ago

Opinion | Harvard in Hisar?

Live Mint  

The dream of a foreign education could be realized closer home in a few years’ time. According to a news report, the government has introduced a provision in the Higher Education Commission of India Bill to allow the operation of foreign universities in India. The bill aims to set up a single higher education regulator that will replace the University …

Govt to start 'study in India' programme to attract foreign students
5 years, 6 months ago

Govt to start 'study in India' programme to attract foreign students

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget session said that three Indian institutions - two IITs and IISc - now figure in top 200 institutions in world university rankings and the government will start a programme 'Study in India' to encourage foreign students to study in Indian universities. A Higher Education Commission will be established Presenting the Union Budget, …

India's US envoy urges American students to study in Indian Universities
5 years, 7 months ago

India's US envoy urges American students to study in Indian Universities

India TV News  

India saw its best phase of macro-economic stability in the past five years and is set to become the fifth largest economy in the world by the end of this year, the country's top diplomat in the US has said, urging the young American students to come and study in India. "You are guaranteed of the excellent quality education as …

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