UGC urges students to exercise caution before studying in China
3 years ago

UGC urges students to exercise caution before studying in China

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: University Grants Commission on Friday cautioned Indian students planning to pursue higher studies in China to exercise "due diligence" while stating that the higher education regulator does not recognise "degree courses done only in online mode without prior approval." "As per extant rules, UGC and AICTE don't recognize such degree courses done only in online mode without prior approval. In view of the above, students are advised to exercise diligence in choosing where to pursue higher education to avoid further problems in employment/higher studies," said the UGC statement. Meanwhile, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi earlier today held meetings with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

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UGC's 2024 Draft Regulations: Biannual Admissions, Dual Degrees & More Flexible Learning Paths
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UGC's 2024 Draft Regulations: Biannual Admissions, Dual Degrees & More Flexible Learning Paths

ABP News  

The University Grants Commission has announced the Draft UGC Regulations 2024, marking a significant shift towards a more flexible, inclusive, and multidisciplinary higher education system in India. Major Changes In the Draft UGC Regulations 2024 - Higher Education Institutions that are prepared to manage biannual admissions can admit students twice a year—once in July/August and again in January/February. A Vision …

UGC warns edtech companies offering degree courses online in association with foreign universities
1 year, 3 months ago

UGC warns edtech companies offering degree courses online in association with foreign universities

India TV News  

UGC warns edtech companies offering degree courses online in association with foreign universities The University Grants Commission has reiterated that none of these degrees will be valid and cautioned students against taking admission in such courses. The University Grants Commission has warned edtech companies offering degree, and diploma courses in online mode in association with foreign universities that are not …

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 …

Overseas courses taken online to lose accreditation
2 years, 2 months ago

Overseas courses taken online to lose accreditation

China Daily  

Chinese students attend the graduation ceremony at the Columbia University in New York. China will stop accrediting foreign diplomas and degrees obtained via online courses starting from the spring semester this year as major overseas study destinations have opened their borders, according to the Ministry of Education's Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange. However, as the pandemic situation in major …

Temporary accreditation of online diplomas to end
2 years, 2 months ago

Temporary accreditation of online diplomas to end

China Daily  

China will halt the accreditation of foreign diplomas and degrees obtained solely via online courses starting from the 2023 spring semester, as travel is once again possible to major overseas study destinations, the Ministry of Education's Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange said on Saturday. It stressed that China has never recognized purely online diplomas and encouraged students to return …

India issues advisory for students planning to study in China
2 years, 6 months ago

India issues advisory for students planning to study in China

India TV News  

India issues advisory for students planning to study in China "Embassy of India in Beijing has been receiving several queries from prospective Indian students and their parents with respect to seeking admission for undergraduate clinical medicine programme in China," the embassy said in a statement on Sept 8. Highlights India has issued a detailed advisory related to studying at Chinese …

China broadens visa availability as pandemic concerns ease
2 years, 7 months ago

China broadens visa availability as pandemic concerns ease

LA Times  

China is easing its tight restrictions on visas after it largely stopped issuing them to foreign students and others more than two years ago at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The websites of the Chinese embassies in Washington and New Delhi said the updated procedures would take effect Wednesday, without making a specific mention of vaccine requirements or proof …

UGC warns students against taking admission at Delhi-based digital university
2 years, 8 months ago

UGC warns students against taking admission at Delhi-based digital university

Hindustan Times  

University Grants Commission has issued a warning for students and public against the “self styled” Digital University of Skill Resurgence in Delhi, which is offering courses in “gross violation” of rules and acts established by the commission for recognition of higher education institutions in the country. UGC warns students against taking admission at Delhi-based digital university The institute has not …

China Considering to Allow Indian Students to Return on 'Need Assessed Basis'
2 years, 11 months ago

China Considering to Allow Indian Students to Return on 'Need Assessed Basis'

News 18  

After two years of off-campus or online classes, the Chinese government is willing to facilitate the return of Indian students back to their Universities but “on a need-assessed basis”. Once the list is compiled by the Embassy, the information will be shared, the Chinese government who would verify it these students can travel to complete their course. The Beijing government …

UGC and AICTE issue advisory for students seeking higher education in Pakistan
2 years, 11 months ago

UGC and AICTE issue advisory for students seeking higher education in Pakistan

Live Mint  

The Secretary of UGC and Member Secretary, AICTE in joint advisory said that any Indian national/overseas citizen of India who intends to take admission in any degree college or educational institution of Pakistan shall not be eligible for seeking employment or higher studies in India on the basis of such educational qualifications acquired in Pakistan. "However, migrants and their children …

Higher education degrees from Pakistan to not be recognised in India: UGC, AICTE
2 years, 11 months ago

Higher education degrees from Pakistan to not be recognised in India: UGC, AICTE

Live Mint  

University Grants Commission and All India Council for Technical Education advised Indian students not to travel to Pakistan for pursuing higher education while stating that such degrees wouldn't be recognised in India, according to news agency ANI report. The Secretary of UGC and Member Secretary, AICTE in joint advisory said that any Indian national, overseas citizen of India who intends …

Indian Students Enrolling in Pakistani Colleges Will Not be Eligible for Employment in India: UGC, AICTE
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian Students Enrolling in Pakistani Colleges Will Not be Eligible for Employment in India: UGC, AICTE

News 18  

The University Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education have warned Indian students against enrolling themselves in any college or educational institution in Pakistan. As per the letter, only migrants and their children who got higher education from Pakistan will be eligible for the job in India only after obtaining security clearance from the Union Home Ministry. …

UGC urges students to exercise caution before studying in China, says no recognition for online degrees
3 years ago

UGC urges students to exercise caution before studying in China, says no recognition for online degrees

Firstpost  

On Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held meetings with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, where the latter raised the issue of the return of Indian students to China The University Grants Commission has cautioned Indian students planning to pursue higher studies in China to exercise “due diligence” while stating that the higher education regulator does not recognise “degree courses …

AICTE, UGC Warn Students Against Studying in China Amidst COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
3 years ago

AICTE, UGC Warn Students Against Studying in China Amidst COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

News 18  

In a joint notice issued on March 25th, the All-India Council for Technical Education and University Grants Commission asked Indian students to “exercise due diligence” with respect to universities in China in the wake of COVID19 imposed travel restrictions by China government. In this context, any prospective student needs to be aware that the Government of People’s Republic of China …

Foreign students’ entry still not allowed in China, remain in touch with universities: Indian Embassy
4 years, 6 months ago

Foreign students’ entry still not allowed in China, remain in touch with universities: Indian Embassy

Live Mint  

Indian students studying in Chinese universities and colleges have been advised to remain in touch with their respective educational institutions as Beijing has still not allowed the return of foreign students to resume their studies, the Indian Embassy here said. It requires relevant universities in China to maintain close contacts with the students, immediately notify relevant information.," posted the Indian …

China asks Indian students to stay in touch with their Chinese colleges for info to return
4 years, 6 months ago

China asks Indian students to stay in touch with their Chinese colleges for info to return

India TV News  

China has asked hundreds of Indian students stranded back home due to the coronavirus pandemic to remain in touch with their respective colleges and follow instructions to protect their academic progress through online courses as foreign students are still not allowed to enter the country. Over 23,000 Indian students studied different courses in Chinese universities and colleges of which over …

Obtaining a degree
7 years ago

Obtaining a degree

China Daily  

The international students studying in China that have completed the required course of study and achieved the appropriate scores can apply to a degree granting unit for a degree. * If diplomas, certificates of completion, certificate of studying at college and degree certificates are lost or damaged, upon the application of the concerned student, the university can issue corresponding certification …

Education categories of studying in China
7 years ago

Education categories of studying in China

China Daily  

Institutions of higher education provide education for academic qualifications and education for non-academic qualifications for international students. Education for academic qualifications includes special course education, regular course education, master degree programs and doctoral degree programs；education for non-academic qualifications includes for general scholar programs and senior scholar programs. Doctoral degree programs: applicants for doctoral degree programs must be recommended by two …

UGC remains silent as universities continue to offer illegal courses
11 years, 1 month ago

UGC remains silent as universities continue to offer illegal courses

Firstpost  

Though the order may prevent one university from defying regulations, the malice is widespread. This article was first published in careers360.com By B Mahesh Sarma On Jan 30 2014 the Delhi High Court proscribed Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya from admitting students in Delhi to its programmes. “Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya, is prohibited from admitting any student in Delhi for any …

Universities seek greater enrollment from abroad[1]
11 years, 7 months ago

Universities seek greater enrollment from abroad[1]

China Daily  

Universities seek greater enrollment from abroad Updated: 2013-08-26 07:39 By Yang Yang African students celebrate their graduation at Tianjin University of Technology and Education. Li Xiang / Xinhua Language barriers, career prospects and teaching facilities dent enthusiasm of international students considering studying in China, Yang Yang reports Samuel Goldstein is spending his gap year in China. The Chinese Ministry of …

More students stretch their wings for overseas study
15 years, 9 months ago

More students stretch their wings for overseas study

China Daily  

进入英语学习论坛下载音频 While her classmates are toiling away in preparation for the cutthroat college entrance exam, Chen Ruqian is sitting idly at home. About 180,000 Chinese students went to overseas universities last year, nearly half of them high school students. In big cities across the country, famous local high schools have seen an increasing number of students head abroad, either for …

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