Source: VICE
The number of international students in Canadian universities has grown 130% since 2007.
V. 17 I. 5 – May 2017
Delhi University Radio to Broadcast Shows Helping Those Seeking Admission
Source: Study International
University of Delhi’s campus radio will be broadcasting two programmes aimed at students & parents seeking admission into the university.
To read the full story, visit Study International.
Internet Loves Desi Student Touching Dean’s Feet
Source: Study International
A video of an Indian student touching his dean’s feet after receiving his degree scroll from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) has gone viral.
For full coverage, as well as to view the video, visit Study International.
Early Reports of Increased International Yield for Canadian Universities
Source: ICEF Monitor
Previous reports of significant increases in visa applications and admissions applications to Canadian universities are now being followed by corresponding growth in yield rates for 2017/18 admissions. Growth appears to be particularly notable for students from India.
This report can be read in its entirety via the ICEF Monitor website.
Modi Government is Firming Up A Plan to Create India’s Own Harvard
Source: Economic Times
New framework to catapult new Indian institutions to global recognition by freeing the best of them from UGC restrictions & ushering in greater autonomy.
The complete article is available to read via the Economic Times.
Canadian Colleges See Surge of Foreign Students
Source: New York Times
The lower cost of higher education in Canada is attracting large numbers of Americans, as well as students from other countries.
To view the full article, visit the New York Times.
Indian Students Show Increased Interest in Canadian Universities
Source: Skilloutlook
ESS Global, a consultancy firm that provides recruitment services for students who wish to study abroad, reports a steady increase in queries.
To read the complete article, please check out Skilloutlook.
IIM-A’s Agri-business Management Program Ranked No. 1
Source: Times of India
The post-graduate program in Food & Agri-business Management conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad has been ranked number one.
For the complete report, please visit the Times of India online.
Indian Students Look Beyond US, UK for B-School Courses
IIT Delhi to Soon Set Up School of Design
Source: Economic Times
The proposed School of Design will offer Bachelor of Design (BDes), a four-year-long course, and Master of Design (MDes) of two-year duration.
To view the complete article, visit the Economic Times.
Why Canada Has Become A Destination of Choice for International Graduate Students
Source: University Affairs
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies President Brenda Brouwer explains that Canada’s standing as a safe, welcoming and multicultural country contributes to its desirability among international PhD degree-seeking students.
To read the complete article, please go to the University Affairs website.
Modi Government May Bring Ordinance to Empower 15 IIITs to Issue Degrees
Source: Economic Times
Degree-granting powers to 15 IIITs set up under public-private partnership mode.
For the full report, visit the Economic Times.
IIT-Kanpur First to Establish Economic Sciences Department
Source: Times of India
IIT-Kanpur is first among the IITs to start an Economic Sciences department. The new department came into operation from Saturday and students clearing JEE Advanced 2017 and also willing to pursue Bachelor of Science (BS – Economic Sciences) program would get admission in it.
For more, view the Times of India online.
Research in Higher Ed A Must for Sustainable Growth
Source: Times of India
Delivering a memorial lecture in honour of Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar pitched for promoting research and innovation also to combat brain drain and insisted on improving the quality of education from primary to higher education. Noting that India and China prospered on the back of reverse engineering and low wages, he stressed encouraging research in the higher education in the country to ensure sustainable growth.
For the full article, visits the Times of India online.
Nashik Girls’ Topper Prefers IISc Over IITs
Source: Times of India
Vrunda Rathi emerged all-India topper among girls in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2017, the results for which were declared recently. She ranked 71st in the overall list with a score of 321 out of 360.
Employability of Engineers A Concern: IIT Heads
Source: Times of India
“The country is producing as many as 10 lakh engineers a year…Do we really need so many engineers? Are there that many jobs?”
For the whole story, visit the Times of India.