Studying abroad is costly and for many aspiring international students, every bit of help they can get to make their experience more affordable is welcome.
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Canadian Universities Return to In-Person Learning in September
Universities, colleges, and other designated learning institutions are quickly gaining the confidence to plan for Fall and Winter semesters that involve students on campus.
The Pros & Cons of Studying Abroad
A recent article on Canada Campus Visits looked at many of the benefits and drawbacks of the study abroad experience. For some, traveling to a new country can be something they have looked forward to for years. Others though might be hesitant to leave their friends and family before going to a part of the world they barely know.
Canada Named Top Study Abroad Destination for Second Year in a Row
A new survey of 2,700 international students names Canada as the best country for studying abroad for the second consecutive year. While other countries like Australia, the United Kingdom, and the USA are typically thought of as leading places to earn an international education, overseas learners chose Canada once again.
International Students Discuss Studying Abroad During the COVID-19 Pandemic
International students in countries around the world are managing as best they can while they pursue their higher education overseas. In the attached video, five overseas students were asked about their university experiences in the age of COVID-19.
Canada Leads in Recruiting Foreign Students
“A degree from a Canadian university has worldwide recognition and opens many doors for international students after graduation, whether they choose to stay and work in Canada or pursue opportunities elsewhere in the world.”
Virtual Open Houses, The New Normal for Canadian Campuses?
Virtual Open Houses organized by Montreal based Concordia University and Halifax’s Dalhousie University saw a huge success with prospective students logging in from all over the world.
WEBA India Student Fair 2019
A unique opportunity to meet qualified undergraduate candidates and decision making family members throughout the most vibrant markets.
More Indian Students Expected to Study Abroad
Source: Study International
Reports suggest more students from India will likely drive future international student growth.
How the Indian International Student Body is Changing
Source: Study International
Indian students usually make up the second-largest group of international students in major English-speaking host countries. However digging deeper into the data shows how this demographic is changing.
Indian Ministry Seeks Work Rights for International Students
Source: The PIE News
India’s Human Resource Development Ministry has put together a proposal that will allow international students to work in certain fields while studying.
Trump, Easier Citizenship Steer Indian Students to Canada
Source: Academica
Students from India have supplanted Chinese students as the biggest international cohort on Canadian campuses.
Students From India Are UBC’s Fasting Growing International Group
Source: Daily Hive Vancouver
Indian enrolment in undergraduate programs at the Vancouver campus increased from 200 students in 2013/14 to 726 students in 2017/18.
College Asks 428 to Re-sit IELTS Over English Proficiency Concerns
Source: The PIE News
Over 400 offer holders to Niagara College, Canada, all from India, have been told to re-sit their IELTS or risk losing their place at the institution.
Employability and Competition Driving Indian Demand for Study Abroad
Source: ICEF Monitor
A series of recent surveys and interviews highlights the importance of career goals in the decision making of Indian students.
Degrees Explained: Environmental Science
Heatwaves have caused thousands of deaths in India. A look into environmental science, the university major, that could make all the difference in the world’s “front-line state.”
Canada King, Global Perceptions Unchanged
Canada has again come out on top during a year of relative stability in the factors influencing students’ choice of study destination.
AICTE to Begin Training Faculty of Technical Institutes Soon
The semester-long training program will be mandatory for recruiting faculty members in technical institutions.
Heritage Walk for Students
Gujarati students participated in a heritage walk organized by Raipur Smart City Limited.
Start-Ups Helping International Students Find Accommodation in India
Avoid unsafe housing with these clever start-ups.
Number of Female Students Making IIT Entry Doubles
Number of female students making IIT entry doubles.
Indian Students Win Microsoft Award for App to Spot Fake Medicines
The Microsoft Imagine Cup is a technology competition where students from around the globe team up to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
Will Canada’s Streamlined Visa Process Benefit Asian Students?
You didn’t think Canada could get any better – until now.
Hands-On Experiments to Improve Science Education Among Marginalized Children
Though science should be taught through observations and demonstrations, it has been limited to lectures.
No Takers for 26,000 Engineering Seats in Odisha
12,000 students have registered their names for admissions into the more than 38,000 B Tech seats in engineering colleges of the state.
Indian Students Among Apple WWDC 2018 Scholarship Winners
Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a Twitter video about the 530-plus winners of WWDC 2018 student scholarship.
Over Half of Canada’s International Students Want to Stay After Graduation
Source: Study International
The results of a recent survey suggest that more than 60% of students who come to Canada to complete their post-secondary education hope to become permanent residents of ‘The Great White North’ after they graduate.
While pathways to citizenship currently exist for international students, both the government and various institutions feel more can be done. In the coming years, an increased number of employment opportunities, international programs and scholarships will be made available to help make these students feel more at home while they study abroad in Canada.
For further details on the study, visit Study International.
#TheCanadaChallenge by Canada Campus Visits
Pack your bags & get ready! Take #TheCanadaChallenge quiz and you could win a free tour of Canada!
Sick Society That Manufactures Failures
Young minds in India are being destroyed by a faulty pattern of education, parental ambitions and a flawed idea of ‘success’.
Indian B-Schools Face Dearth of Students, Quality Faculty
Data shows the number of management colleges has dropped from 3,609 in 2014-15 to 3,264 in 2017-18.
India’s Aggressive Push to Regain its Glory as the World’s Top Education Hub
Indian students make up the bulk of international students worldwide but the same can’t be said about the number of foreigners enrolling in India.
India Set on Becoming a Major Regional Study Destination
India has set a goal to quadruple its foreign student numbers by 2023.
Indian Academia is Producing Imitative Conformists
We are destroying the uniqueness and autonomy of young students.
Fee Waivers on Offer as India Rolls out Study in India
The Indian government has promised fee waivers to foreign students choosing India as their study destination.
Govt Launches Study in India Initiative
New program aims to bring two lakh foreign students to India by 2023.
Common Admission Portal for International Students Launched
The Central government launched a common admission portal for foreign students to promote Indian education.
IITs to Offer 779 Seats Only for Women Candidates This Year
Tackling the issue of gender imbalance in IITs.
For an MBBS seat, you need 5% in physics, 20% in biology
This opened the doors to candidates with just 18-20% marks in the NEET aggregate.
Surge In Indian Applicants For Master’s in AI at Overseas Universities
Source: The Economic Times
Students from India are increasingly travelling overseas in order to pursue Master’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The number of applications for prospective Indian students has doubled in the last year alone.
The AI industry currently faces a talent in shortage and specialists are in high demand. Furthermore, 20-30% of students have been said to desire a master’s specialization over a MBA. Students see AI as a field that is not only trending upward in terms of popularity but one that will lead to employability.
Indian Students Can’t Think As High As Chinese And Russians
Blame doesn’t lie with students but the number of engineering colleges mushrooming in the country in the past decade.
Canada Could Overtake UK as Study Abroad Destination
Source: Study International
A recent survey suggests Canada is increasing in popularity as a study abroad destination among students around the world. Scholarship opportunities and the chance to work in the country upon graduating are among the top reasons students are now considering Canada more than the United States or United Kingdom. If this rise in popularity can be sustained, it is believed that Canada will host more international students than the UK in the years ahead.
India Wants to Attract African Students
Can low fess overcome fears of racism?
Is Karnataka’s Free Education for Girls as Progressive as it Seems?
Source: Study International
“An equal society can’t be imagined without the participation of girls from different classes.”
Fleming Attracts Student Who May Want to Grow Roots
Source: Lindsay Advocate
“I struggled here, but got a good life as a reward.”
IIT Students Demand Bigger Say In Campus Affairs
Source: Scroll
“‘Instead of presenting our concerns to IIT administration, it communicates their concerns to us.”
Top Indian Grads to Teach in Rural Colleges
Source: Study International
“As many as one lakh students in these developing states will benefit as a result of this.”
Immigrants Behind Canada’s Best-Educated Status
Source: Toronto Star
36% of the children of immigrants held university degrees in Canada.
Indian Capital to Livestream Classrooms
Source: Study International
Some have raised concerns on privacy and the psychological impact non-stop surveillance may have on children & teachers.
Progress In Higher Ed Hampered by Poor Schools
Source: University World News
Students are entering Indian higher education are not adequately prepared or motivated to benefit from degree-level education.
India Tops In Producing Bachelors in Science & Engineering
Source: The Hindu
India accounts for one-fourth of the bachelor in science and engineering degrees awarded across the world.