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Most popular courses among international students from India

Posted on: November 01, 2022

We all know that Indians constitute a large percentage of international students in the world education market. Indian students have always been known to prefer STEM related courses. These are the courses that are preferred by Indian students the most.

  • Robotics and artificial intelligence

24% of Indian students who want to study abroad are interested in pursuing this.

  • Engineering

Some of the most popular engineering programmes among Indian students include Bioengineering, Web Technology, and Computer Science Engineering Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical.

  • Healthcare

Health care management is very much in demand right now which is why it is also popular among Indian students.

  • Climatology & Energy Management

Climatology, Environmental Sustainability, and Energy Management courses have become excessively popular due to the amount of pollution humans have created.

What is an MBA degree?

Posted on: October 31, 2022

The Masters of Business Administration popularly known as an MBA degree is a very popular degree around the world. It was started in American institutions somewhere around the 1970s and 80s and since then it has become one of the most relevant degrees. People irrespective of their previous disciplines and programmes want to pursue an MBA degree because of its high volume and demand. But what is an MBA degree actually? An MBA program teaches you to develop a peck your understanding of how to run a successful business and create great customer experiences. But is it limited to just that? Well an MBA degree is quite versatile and dynamic than you think. Harvard business school was the first ever educational institute to offer an MBA degree. Upon the success of this program by Harvard, a lot of other universities and colleges started offering an MBA degree. But the concept of a degree in business was conceived a century before this. Ecole Spéciale de Commerce et d'Industrie, which was the first business school, started offering a degree in Finance. Initially an MBA degree was just limited to business, finance or consulting students which is the opposite of what it is today. An MBA degree helps you in giving an upper hand in your skill set as well as your CV. It is unlike all other programs which limit you in textbooks and classrooms. MBA degrees are generally well known for giving the much-needed exposure in working experience that students don't generally get during their graduation or post-graduation.

Universities in Canada which are great for pursuing MBA

Posted on: October 31, 2022

We all know that a lot of students want to pursue MBA abroad. But do we know that the cost of pursuing an MBA degree is really high in international universities. Canada has now become a very popular study abroad destination for international students with more than 61,000 students immigrating to Canada last year. There are 47 educational institutes in Canada that offer an MBA degree. We have listed down some of the universities in Canada that offer an MBA degree at a great cost and the quality of education is also well maintained.

  • University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management

This university has very high goals and wants to be in the top 10 business schools of the world. This is why they have been working meticulously on that path. The university offers an executive MBA as well as a full-time MBA to all international students. The two-year MBA programmes offered here are quite divorce.

  • Queen’s University, Smith School of Business

This university provides a 12 month MBA program which is very diverse as well as is offered in  a customized way. This year why it is the number one business school in Canada. They give the students their much-needed liberty to explore the possibilities of their future themselves.

  • Western University’s Ivey Business School

This university is known for its excellent management and outstanding faculty. They believe in teaching by doing so students have to undergo around 300 case studies during their course to develop a practical approach.

Undergraduate programmes in the UK that are the cheapest

Posted on: October 31, 2022

It's a generally perceived notion that studying in the UK is very expensive. The statement is somewhat true as most of the cities in the UK, especially London, come in the most expensive cities of the world. The UK is home to extremely prestigious universities that were established centuries ago. The tuition fees of these universities is also very high. But there are a lot of programmes offered in the universities of the UK that are quite cheap in terms of the tuition fees. Some of the cheap programmes offered in the UK are-

  • Leeds Trinity University

This University was founded in 1960 and has over 7000 international students. It is ranked 86th in the QS world university rankings. This university is a very well-known research institute and is famous in particular for its programme in journalism. On an average the cost of an undergraduate programme irrespective of the field is £12,000 annually.

  • University of Bolton

This is a potential choice for students who want to pursue a career in the television and media industry. They have a lot of traditional as well as vocational courses like in Animation and Illustration, Automotive Performance Engineering, Crime and Criminal Justice, Fashion Photography. The university has around 14,000 students  from over 120 nationalities. The average cost of pursuing an undergraduate programme here is €12,950 per year.

  • York St John University

This university is located in York and has five Academic schools. They make students their first priority which is why the institution is popular among students. On an average tuition fee here is £13,000 per year.

  • University of Cumbria

This university was established somewhat 20 years ago and it has over 10,000 students studying currently in the campus. The university has grown in terms of geographical area as well as the programs that it has been providing in the last couple of years. Currently it offers around hundred undergraduate programs. The annual tuition fee is €13,250.

Colleges and universities which require the highest SAT scores

Posted on: October 31, 2022

Recently it was announced that universities will no longer require a city or a city score in order to get an admission. Yet a lot of universities still take SATs and ACTs into consideration while selecting students. This is why it is still recommended that you appear for these tests even though on paper they may not seem compulsory. Here are the universities and colleges which require the highest SAT scores in order to be selected.

  • Colby College-1465
  • Georgetown University 1465
  • Hamilton College-1465
  • University of Southern California -1465
  • Vassar college- 1465
  • Boston College -1465
  • Amari College- 1473
  • Carleton College 1475
  • Barnard College 1478
  • Amherst college -1480

Freelancing websites for international students

Posted on: October 29, 2022

Studying abroad is one of a kind. There are a lot of new things that you will learn and see while your study abroad journey. But in terms of expenses, study abroad is much more expensive then your regular university in your native country. to support so many expenses international students are bound to work part-time jobs. Finding a part-time job is not as easy as it sounds, especially in countries which have stricter norms regarding the same. It is also not assured that working part time may cover all your expenses. In situations like these working as a freelancer in the field that you are pursuing can get you some extra money. Some freelancing websites that international students can look out for are-

  • Upwork

This online platform allows international students to apply for a freelancing job irrespective of their field. They are something for everyone here so you might as well get a chance to work for a client that pays you well. Students who are skilled in particular fields may also get hired for bigger projects with specialisations.

  • Fiverr

This is one of the most popular freelancing websites where international students can work part time to cater to digital websites and clients. You can find a part-time job for yourself in various fields like content creation and video production to app design, digital freelancers. You can create a profile for yourself by listing all the challenges that you have so that the recruiter can analyse them properly and hire you.

  • Designhill

This website especially for web designers and creative people who can design the logo, whole website and other catalogue design services to clients. Hi are different services such as logo designing,such as packaging and labelling, illustration and art and even social media.

  • AngelList Talent

This is a slightly different freelancing website than the others. It connects freelancers with start-ups in particular who are looking for employees to work for their organisation. Like most of the freelancing websites, students will have to build a profile on the website in order to be recruited.

How recession is affecting study abroad plans for the USA?

Posted on: October 29, 2022

International students have been facing unprecedented situations for the past couple of years. Two years ago a pandemic gripped the whole world and it was shut down for two years completely. There was an absolute restriction on travel and international migration. Then when the world opened after two years and international movement across the boundaries was allowed, there was a global inflation that clouded the world in solidarity. Everything has become more expensive because of circulation of excess of currency. Russia's invasion on Ukraine has also been described as one of the reasons why the inflation has increased over the last year. This has severely affected the plans of international students to study abroad. Not only the tuition fees have increased but the cost of accommodation has also expanded exponentially. In some countries the cost of studying has almost doubled up then what it was before the inflation. The United States of America has also been severely affected by this inflation. The USA has always been the country of dreams for almost all the international students. It has some of the most prestigious universities in the world which is why it remains the first choice of everyone even now. Asian students specially from countries like India and China make up for 50% of total international students in the USA. This means that both these countries are potential markets for the United States of America. But now that almost all the universities of the US have increased their fees, students are choosing to study in European universities that offer free education or education at a very minimal rate. inflation has also affected the employment and job hiring of big companies like Microsoft and Apple to a large extent. All of these companies which were primarily based and headquartered in the USA have paused their recruitment process for a while. This means that the whole point of getting a high class education in the US is contracted as you can't be hired in the big companies of the US.

Scholarships for Indian students in Russia

Posted on: October 29, 2022

India and Russia have always had friendly ties with each other. Both of these neighbouring countries have helped each other in different ways and have always been allies. Russia is very well known for providing medical courses at an affordable price. A lot of students from India go to Russia to pursue medicine when they are not able to get a seat in a government Indian college. Here are some of the scholarships that the Russian government offers to Indian students in various fields.

  • CH Muhammed Koya Scholarship
  • klwbapps.karnataka.gov.in Scholarship
  • Joseph Mundassery Scholarship
  • Vidya Samunnathi Scholarship
  • Vidyasiri Scholarship
  • Sitaram Jindal Scholarship
  • Nikon Scholarship
  • Vivo For Education Scholarship

All of the scholarships are given by the government of Russia and can be applied through online applications. In order to check the eligibility of each of them you might just browse through some information that is available on the internet. Then you will be able to find the deadlines and eligibility criteria for all of these scholarships.

Best universities in Singapore for international students

Posted on: October 29, 2022

Singapore has emerged as the Asian epicentre for world-class education and facilities. Ranked among the most expensive cities in the world, studying here is not at all affordable. But it is surely worth the hype so if you are somebody who can afford studying in Singapore then you must go for it as the quality of education is top notch here. You can even apply for a lot of scholarships that these universities offer so that the cost of your education can be funded from outside sources. Here are some of the best universities in Singapore-

  • National University of Singapore (Only SCALE courses)
  • S P Jain School of Global Management
  • Curtin Singapore
  • Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
  • Raffles Design Institute
  • Technical University of Munich Asia (Only PG)
  • SIM Global Education
  • James Cook University (JCU)
  • PSB Academy
  • William Angliss Institute

Myths about international scholarships

Posted on: October 28, 2022

Scholarships are a ray of hope for all those students who want to study abroad but cannot handle the financial burden associated with it. Other than tuition fees there are a lot of hidden expenses that you have to do once you get there. This is why getting a scholarship becomes extremely important, especially for students coming from humble backgrounds. Globally a lot of universities offer so many scholarships to international students that you will be surprised. But there are a lot of myths and delusional opinions about international scholarship that are not at all true. Today we will be busting all these myths and doing a reality check. Let's look at some of the myths about international scholarships.

  • Scholarships are only meant for prodigies who are extremely good at studying. This is not true at all because the only criteria for the selection of a student eligible for a scholarship are not his or her grades. Generally, selectors look at the overall application of the candidate even for a merit scholarship. It's not just your grades that make you get a scholarship. Other than merit-based scholarships, there are also sports scholarships and need-based scholarships.
  • Another misconception among students is that only minorities and students from underdeveloped countries get scholarships in international universities. This is also completely false as universities globally or making a conscious choice to be inclusive and diverse. That is why they have a scholarship for everyone.
  • A lot of people think that the whole concept of scholarship is a hoax. It's just a waste of time because anyways you will not get the scholarship. We would like to tell you that scholarships are very much genuine. It's worth the tedious process that you are put through because, in the end, the results are worth the wait.
  • You need to understand that applying for multiple scholarships is the key. Don't get complacent and overconfident by just applying for one scholarship. Applying for multiple scholarships increases your chances of getting at least one of them.

Canadian scholarships for international students

Posted on: October 28, 2022

North America is a very expensive region to pursue your higher education in. Universities, especially in the United States of America, have very high fees compared to the rest of the world. But the value of degrees from North American universities is unparalleled. If you want to study in North America and want to explore that part of the world then you can apply for the scholarships that are offered by Canadian universities. Here are some scholarships offered by the universities in Canada you shall not miss out on.

  • University of Saskatchewan

This university was founded in 1907 and is ranked as one of the top universities in Canada. Currently, they have over 3000 international students and for their welfare, they offer scholarships and every program. The master's scholarship offered by the university is worth $18,000 per year for two years. The Ph.D. scholarship offered by universities is worth $22,000 annually.

  • University of Waterloo

The University of Waterloo is a public research university that offers more than 140 scholarships to international students. They offer scholarships at undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. levels.

  • University of Alberta

The University of Alberta is very dynamic and global as it has students from 150 different countries of the world. The University of Alberta offers a fully funded Master's scholarship and Ph.D. scholarship. The best part about these universities is that they no longer require IELTS.

  • McGill University

This has been ranked as the top university in Canada for 2023. McGill offers an undergraduate scholarship of $8500 and also offers different bursaries for postgraduate and Ph.D. programs.

Things you can do while waiting for your college application results

Posted on: October 28, 2022

The time between the application process and its results are the most anxious time in a student's life. There is a mixed sense of excitement and nervousness. Sometimes you feel confident whereas sometimes you feel very confident about your selection. For a rolling intake, you have to wait for 4 to 6 weeks before the results are announced. Whereas for a regular intake you might have to wait for 8 to 12 weeks. Some students end up becoming very obsessive about their results by checking the web portals of different universities from time to time. This can be extremely harmful to your mental health and you might end up getting drained. It is very important to stay productive and busy during this point in time to distract your mind from the fear of results. You need to understand that as soon as there will be progress in your application you will be notified through mail. Accredited universities are extremely responsible and thoughtful so they keep on updating you from time to time. You can surely check the website by yourself as well but make sure you don't overdo it. Sometimes a particular university may take a long time to reply. In the waiting period, you might get opportunities from other universities as well which leaves you in a dilemma of whether to go for other options or not. In this scenario being practical is the best way to handle the situation. Critically analyze if the target University that you are waiting for will select you or not. Take various aspects like acceptance rate and requirements into consideration. If you think your chances of getting accepted are high then you might as well wait. But we would suggest you do not wait for a long period for one university in particular and lose out on other opportunities.

What are college majors and minors?

Posted on: October 28, 2022

Selecting a major and minor discipline during their program is a very western concept. A major discipline in your program is the most important part whereas a minor is often complementary and has lesser weightage than a major. It lets you explore other possibilities in your life in terms of your career. Majors is the primary focus of your whole curriculum around which your program will revolve. You will have a lot of exams and assignments related to majors that will be reflected in your annual scores. The credit hours required for majors are 30 credits hours. Whereas for minors it's just 18 credit hours. But given the fact that minors may seem like a less important part of the program than majors, we should not ignore their importance of it. It's almost like the extracurriculars and data required to boost up your CV. Employers generally look at minors to analyze your performance. It is a way to put forward your skill set besides your study interests. This is why you must choose your minors with a lot of precision as they might end up dictating your future.

 

Germany records highest number of international students this year

Posted on: October 27, 2022

Around 3,50,000 international students have enrolled in German higher education institutions this year. This number is greater than that of the 2021 to 2022 academic year. After the pandemic, there has been an exponential rise in the number of international students that have enrolled to study in Germany. Experts say that this is because of the pandemic-related implications that have been imposed on the Education market. International education has become extremely expensive following the pandemic. Germany provides free education to all international students irrespective of their native countries. This is why international students have preferred Germany more than other countries. 12% of the total international students studying in Germany are from China. Most of the western European students are from countries like Austria, France, and Italy. Over the past year, Germany has put a lot of effort into maintaining a standard of education in all its universities and higher education. Now the German government is enjoying the fruit of all the hard work and import that they put into the work.

Ways to stand out in your college application

Posted on: October 27, 2022

Every college has a very discreet and pragmatic way of selecting students. Normally students go by a generic norm of writing college applications and essays. This makes it difficult for the selectors to differentiate you from other competitors. It can further increase your chances of being rejected by the college. This is why it is extremely important to pay heed to write an application that is distinct and Personal. Here are some ways through which you can stand out in your college application-

  • Have a diverse range of extracurricular activities that you indulge in. Don't limit yourself to one particular activity or sport in your high school. You have to come across as a student who is versatile and an all-rounder.
  • Get out of your comfort zone and enroll in courses besides your academic curriculum. Get yourself into programs like International Baccalaureate for an extra kick.
  • Avoid following any norms and rules when writing a college essay. Don't follow the advice patterns for writing your essay. Write something that is authentic and true because that is what will hit the selectors. Don't over-boost yourself as sounding condescending is not what you want to do in your application.
  • During high school, it's very important to pay extreme attention to your grades. It's not mandatory for you to score the top grades in all of your exams. What selectors want to see is how you come back after having a hard time with your academics. They want to see progress after a failure.

Best environment and ecology schools

Posted on: October 27, 2022

Ecologists and environmentalists today have a huge responsibility of preserving the environment and saving the future of mankind. We have degraded the environment so much that there is a possible threat to our own existence in the coming few years. This is why ecologists and environmentalists are navigating through various environmental concerns and finding sustainable ways of leading life. If you're interested in this profession then you must know that the top environment and ecology schools are in Australia, China, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the U.K., and the U.S. Here is a list of the top environment and ecology schools-

  • Imperial College London, UK
  • Peking University, China
  • Tsinghua University, China
  • University of Queensland, Australia
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland 
  • Wageningen University and Research Centre, Netherlands
  • University of Oxfords
  • Stanford University
  • Harvard University

 

Where are the best global universities?

Posted on: October 27, 2022

Global University is a dynamic educational institute that is diverse and has a supreme quality of educational facilities. Most global universities are established primarily in cities like Beijing, London, Seattle, Vancouver, and Zurich. Similarly, the best 50 global universities are in countries like Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. North America has 27 global universities whereas  Europe has 14. Australia has five and Asia has four. Out of the top five global universities, four are in North America. These are Harvard University in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University in California and the University of California, Berkeley. Other global educational institutes in North America are situated in Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. The University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia, both of which are in Canada, were also listed in the top 50 global universities. Universities in Europe account for one-third of the best global universities. Two of the 14 global universities of Europe are from the UK. These are the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. Other countries which have global universities include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. From Asia, the universities which are included in the top global universities list are Tsinghua University and the National University of Singapore. The University of Melbourne from Australia is also a part of this list.

Apps for international students studying in the UK

Posted on: October 26, 2022

The UK is the perfect place for international students as it is home to a lot of prestigious universities. Every year thousands of students migrate to the UK to pursue their higher education abroad. As an international student of the word, there are a lot of things to you that you have to take care of on your own. As a human, it is inevitable to make mistakes. In times like these technology comes to your rescue and takes care of the things that you can't do on your own. Here are some apps that will be really useful for an international student studying in the UK-

  • Student Beans

This app was launched in 2005 and is very useful for students to get discounts in various shops and stores. Student beans tell you how much discount as a student you are eligible for in a particular store. This app has a lot of vouchers and offers specially for students that you can encash in various places. This will help you save up a lot of money which is the best possible thing for an international student.

  • Too Good to Go

On a daily basis, restaurants and eating joints throw away a lot of food that is not sold. Since food is a perishable thing, it cannot be sold the next day as it goes bad. Too Good to Go connects people with restaurants and food joints that have excess food left which they are ready to give for free or at a very discounted price.

  • Stint

Stint helps in finding part-time jobs for international students to support their expenses. As an international student, you'll have to spend a lot of money on different things like transportation, rent, food, and a lot more. Stint allows you to look for a potential job that suits your interests and skills.

  • Splitwise

When you start living on your own you have to keep a track of your expenses. When you go out with your friends and pay bills you end up owing money to somebody or being owed money by someone. Splitwise was developed keeping this problem in mind. It keeps a track of all the expenses and spending. You can check who you owe money from and who you have to give money to.

Scholarships Postgraduate students are eligible for without TOEFL or IELTS

Posted on: October 26, 2022

Many people have this misconception that pursuing a postgraduate degree from an international university will cost you less than an undergraduate degree. Well, you must understand that postgraduate degrees are equally expensive even though they were completed in a shorter span of time. As an international student tuition fees are not going to be your only expense. You will also have to pay for accommodation, transportation, and food. Appearing for language proficiency tests like TOEFL and IELTS is another added expense. But there are a lot of international universities that offer scholarships to students who want to pursue postgraduate courses without a condition of compulsory language tests. These scholarships are-

  • British Chevening Scholarships, UK

This is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the whole UK. In order to be eligible for this scholarship you must be admitted into the UK’s accredited universities. After the pandemic considering the mobility restrictions, the language tests were taken down as a requirement to be eligible for the scholarship. Although some universities might have their own requirements for the same. For more information, you can check here

scholarships/who-can-apply/eligibility

  • Gates Cambridge Scholarships, UK

This scholarship was earlier known as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Scholarship. Students are awarded financial and non-financial support at Cambridge University under this scholarship. Here is a list of courses that or not eligible for the scholarship-

gatescambridge.org/apply/eligibility

You can check the eligibility of this scholarship on their official website.

  • Hokkaido University Scholarships, Japan

This university is ranked sixth in Japan and has 34 different faculties including law, medicine and economics, and business administration. It is located in one of Japan's four biggest cities, Sapporo. In order to apply for a scholarship at this university, you don't need a language proficiency test.

Is Japan a good destination for studying?

Posted on: October 26, 2022

Japan is well known for making optimum utilization of human resources. The country is highly developed from the rest of the world. Japanese people are extremely disciplined and work-oriented which makes the functioning of the whole country very efficient. Very seldom you will see Japanese students opting to study abroad. This is because the Japanese education system is well-planned and evolved. The native students do not feel the need to spend excess money on studying abroad. If you are an international student who is interested in studying in Japan, here's what you need to know -

  • The universities of Japan have very low tuition fees as compared to other countries like China and Russia. The country is extremely prosperous in terms of its GDP and economy. This means that after completing your education you are likely to get a lot of job offers which are also high-paying.
  • There are five types of educational institutes in Japan for higher studies. These are Graduate University, Under Graduate University, College of Technology, Japanese Studies, and Professional Training School. Just like in most Asian countries the academy year starts in April and ends in March.
  • In order to pursue an undergraduate degree You must have completed at least 12 years of schooling. In order to pursue a postgraduate degree You must have completed at least 16 years of prior education.
  • Some of the major subjects taught here are-Physics, Chemistry, Ecology, Biology, Material Science, Biology and Neuroscience, Geoscience, Educational Science, Environmental Life Science, Astronomy, Bioscience and Biotechnology, Biomolecular Engineering, Medical Science, MBBS, and more.

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