International Students appeal to the Australian Government to consider their plight as well
Thousands of international students have signed a petition addressed to the House of Representatives calling for their exemption from Australia’s COVID-19 travel border restrictions. Over 10,000 people have signed at the time of writing. According to the petition, many university students are struggling with the “bad quality” of online lessons. The petition added, “Lots of students do not have online classes...
Brexit blamed for rise in foreign student no-shows at UK’s top schools
International students are increasingly likely to choose other European countries for their studies, business school leaders warn, as top UK schools face up to 20 percent increases in student ‘no shows’. One in six UK business schools has reported an increase in the number of “no show” undergraduate students for the 2016–17 academic year, with some institutions reporting a...
Indian Students are now reconsidering the US universities for pursuing their higher studies
As the citizens of the United States of America welcome Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for registering a thumping victory at the 2020 US Presidential Elections, relief sweeps through the students in India, who are now reconsidering the US universities for pursuing their higher studies. The Trump-led US government had recently proposed a change in the rule for student visas...
7 cheapest colleges in Canada for international students
Studying in Canada is not that cheap. It costs around 15,000 to 18,000 Canadian dollars per year. If you're looking for the most affordable options Canada has to offer, look no further 1. NBCC, Moncton, NB NBCC is the New Brunswick community college located in Moncton. The college also has some campuses around the province. In their business administration program, you get...
Are Indians less interested in US universities now?
Is the US losing its appeal among Indian students looking to study abroad? Data on 123,309 students in India collected over four years by Yocket, a platform that helps students study abroad, found that Indian students are showing slightly less interest to study in the US next year, in favor of Canada, UK, and Germany. In 2018, 90% of respondents were studying...
Scholarships Indian students can avail to studying in New Zealand
Scholarships/awards/bursaries are for deserving students looking forward to the study goals and dreams in the kiwi country. They can fund their studies well in advance, and the financial aids are partial/fully paid, depending upon the course and institution they choose. Scholarships are provided by governments based on the criteria’s, upon the fulfillment of which one can pursue studies abroad...
How much does it cost to study in Canada?
With lush landscapes, crazy cities, and tranquil terrains, there isn’t a more idealistic country to study in than Canada. Home to some of the world’s top universities, with campuses nestled between wondrous mountains and overlooking dramatic views, it’s no wonder that students from 186 nations flock to study in Canada. One major aspect to figure out before joining them...
New Zealand is not expecting to welcome international students
Quality Tertiary Institutions (QTI) has urged Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to re-start issuing student visas for online study and qualify international graduates for post-study work rights even if they studied remotely. These measures were listed in its 2020 pre-election manifesto, aiming to reinvigorate the country’s international education sector during the pandemic. “We need to allow providers to recruit, enrol and train international...
Scholarships Indian students can avail to study in Australia
Scholarships/awards/bursaries are offered by the Australian Government and private colleges and universities for the meritorious students. Indian students can apply on eligibility factors and a closing date for the scholarship. The scholarship grant is based on merit, and one has to demonstrate their English language proficiency (IELTS). Research programs offer up to 100% scholarship to candidates, including tuition fees and...
COVID: Does it still make sense to come to Germany this season?
Does it still make sense to come to Germany this season? For instance, a student has been admitted to an MBA program, which is just three semesters long. Does it make sense for him to go to Germany right now when he has to do one entire semester online? Now, this is a very reasonable question because if you...