By Sayantan Biswas, Co-founder, UniCreds International education is now more accessible to Indian students than ever. Students today look forward to the opportunity of higher education from a prestigious college abroad coupled with the wide array of experience and exposure that comes along with it. Unfortunately, international education is also more expensive than it has ever been and its rising popularity has resulted in a proportional rise in competition. Student loans are getting difficult to obtain even with the best credentials. However, this may not be the whole story as 84.8% of student loans are approved through NBFCs. There may…

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has given the go-ahead for 3,000 visas for young professionals from India to work in the UK each year. The British government said India is the first visa-national country to benefit from such a scheme, highlighting the strength of the UK-India Migration and Mobility Partnership agreed last year. “Today the UK-India Young Professionals Scheme was confirmed, offering 3,000 places to 18-30-year-old degree-educated Indian nationals to come to the UK to live and work for up to two years,” the UK Prime Minister’s Office said in a tweet. – Advertisement – This announcement in the Downing…

Short on time? Here are the highlights: The latest international student census in the US shows that foreign enrolment in the US grew by 4% in 2021/22 year-over-year – a striking contrast to the 15% decline recorded the previous year New international enrolments surged by 80% over 2020/21 levels – again, a sharp improvement on the 46% decline in student commencements reported last year International demand shifted noticeably to US graduate programmes in 2021/22, with more graduate students than undergraduates at US colleges for the first time in a decade A Fall Snapshot survey conducted by the IIE and nine…

NEW DELHI: The United States has made more visa applicants eligible for interview waiver and will for the first time send some of these “drop box” applications from India abroad for adjudication in a bid to cut the painfully long visa wait time here. This will enable the consulate staff in India, which is being gradually ramped up, to tackle the massive backlog as the appointment waiting period for first time B1 (business)/B2 (tourism) visa applicant in Mumbai is just short of the 1,000-day mark at 975. Now, Indians whose US B1 (business)/B2 (tourism) visas expired within four years —…

SUPPORT FOR FLOOD IMPACTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS  – 08/11/2022SUPPORT FOR FLOOD IMPACTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Flooding has impacted many areas of New South Wales and Victoria. All education providers should encourage international students who have been impacted by flooding to access support. Both the NSW and Victorian Governments have a range of support services available.   Further information can be found NSW floods – information and support services | NSW Government 2022 Victorian Flood Recovery | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)     Source

Here are some of the major points why students choose Canada as their favourite destination for their higher studies. New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 6, 2022 12:49 ISTWhy do Indian students favour Canada as a place for their studies? By India Today Web Desk: The phenomenon of Indian students studying overseas is not new. In fact, during the past few years, there has been a steady increase in the number of Indian students studying abroad. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), 2,61,406 Indian students travelled overseas in 2020, and 71,769 did so in 2021.Although they frequently go to different locations…

A study visa is an assured way to get into the country of their dreams and fulfill the ultimate goal of settling abroad (Canada). But not every student is keen to have a Permanent Residency (PR) after pursuing studies there. A few exceptions are there. They return to their motherland despite doing well overseas. The reasons are both personal and professional. They think India – being a dynamic and one of the fastest-growing economies – is a hub of start-ups and is at present providing great entrepreneurial opportunities for the youth; some return for security reasons as gun violence is…

Engineering is an upcoming sector in Canada. A Labour Market Report published by Engineers Canada highlighted the nation’s growing need to replace retiring engineers, specifically civil, mechanical, electrical/electronic, and computer engineers. The report also stressed the importance of internationally-trained engineers, and Federal government immigration programs, such as the Express Entry program, to meet workforce requirements.  In this article, we will help you understand how to analyze the scope for engineering roles in Canada and make a successful transition to the Canadian job market. First, find your NOC: The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is Canada’s national system for describing occupations. The NOC…

Plan for your education in Canada Canada is a popular study destination for international students. Universities and colleges in Canada offer quality education at relatively low tuition fees, and after you graduate, you have the option of permanently settling in Canada. Whether you’ve already received admission into a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI), or are still exploring the possibility of studying abroad, you probably have questions about what student life in Canada looks like. How much does it cost to study in Canada? Are scholarships available for international students? Can you work while studying in Canada? Join Sugandha Mahajan (Content…