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Though America attracts millions of students every year for study purposes, many native American students choose to study abroad and leave their country. For them the best countries to consider are-

• England

It's an English speaking country and has famous universities like Oxford and Cambridge.

• France

It is a very beautiful country and offers education at a very low cost.

• Netherlands

The best cities for students are Utrecht and Rotterdam. The country is a mixture of historical architecture and modern demography.

• Japan

It has approximately 780 universities that offer courses in English language.

• Spain

It is very popular among Americans because of its weather and beaches. Accommodation, food and education are very affordable here.

There are many countries in the world which have the highest earning rates and minimum unemployment rate for students who have high education degrees like masters and doctorate. But the cost of pursuing this education is also a lot for students. Fortunately there are many countries that offer almost free doctorate programs or take minimum fees for the same. These countries are-

• Sweden

Pursuing PhD is free for all except for non-EU/EEA students pursuing bachelor’s or master’s programmes.

• Finland

Studying in Finland is also free for students. University of Helsinki and Aalto University, which are ranked 106th and 116th respectively, are a good option for students.

• Germany

Germany is already a very renowned country  for teaching international students for free in their universities.

• France

France is a good option if you want to study abroad at low cost.

France is an excellent example of modernization as well as well preserved architecture of the historical times. In 2020, France welcomed 358000 students. France offers a lot of scholarships to students that many might not be aware of. Today we will list all these scholarships.

• Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships

This is a merit based scholarship for students who want to pursue a masters degree at

Université Paris-Saclay. It is valid for two years and if the candidate is selected then she/he will receive 10000 euros per year.

• The Foreign Minister Scholarship

This scholarship is allocated by The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs international students to pursue their studies, training courses and language courses in France.

• The Ministry of Higher Education scholarship

This scholarship follows a social criteria and the scholarship is alloted on the basis of country of origin or social status. Example is Higher and Further Education Opportunities and Perspectives for Syrians(HOPES).

• The Erasmus + Mobility Scholarship for Foreign Students 

This scholarship gives students the opportunity to study in one of the European countries with the opportunity of mobility. It covers education, training, youth and sports.

Key figures of 2021 say that in 2021 after the pandemic there has been only a moderate decline of international students in the country. Before the pandemic, France was the sixth most popular student destination after Germany and Russia but ahead of Canada. The number has been growing at 23% for the last five years. The country has a very well developed scientific culture which attracts thousands of students from around the world. If you are planning to travel to France make sure that you are fully vaccinated before entering the country. You must submit a proof that you are free from corona. France has categorised universities on the basis of colours. Green” countries are safest from COVID-19, while “orange” countries experience controlled transmission, and “red” countries have active circulation. Check where your country stands. You may even have to stay in isolation after your arrival in France so also be prepared for that.

It's a dream for many students to study and travel in Europe. Europe's beauty and diversity attracts many students from across the world to the country. Here are some countries which will be the best option for you if you are planning to study abroad.

• Prague, Czech Republic

Prague is just not pictureristique and travel worthy but also is full of opportunities for exchange students.

• Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is very beautiful as well as very affordable for students. 

• Barcelona, Spain

It is a cultural hub and also saves you from spending grands of dollars.

• Paris, France

Paris attracts thousands of tourists for its architecture, cuisine and French lifestyle. Studying in Paris will bring you so many experiences.

• Rome, Italy

Rome is famous for its history and is one of the most visited places in Europe. It's great in terms of food and nightlife as well. 

Denmark has a world class education and studying there brings many perks along with itself. Also the working hours and the work system here is better than most of the countries of the world. That is the very reason why people are so happy here. Today we will talk about 3 universities in Denmark you must consider if you plan to study in Denmark.

• University of Copenhagen

This is a 500 year old university and has six faculties -Faculty of Law, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Theology, and Faculty of Social Sciences with 100 departments.

• Aarhus University

This is the largest university of Denmark and was established in 1928. It offers studies in five fields including Technical Sciences, Health and Business, Arts, and Natural Sciences.

• Technical University of Denmark

This was founded in 1829 and there are a number of departments offering courses in Chemistry, Technology Entrepreneurship, Physics, Photonics Engineering, and Civil Engineering.

Finally New Zealand will  be reopening its borders from 31st of July for international students after a break of almost two years. There is a sense of relief among students who had enrolled themselves in the universities of New Zealand before the pandemic had begun. Although most of the universities had opened their borders earlier only, New Zealand took its fair share of time in reopening the borders. Many students who had been waiting for a long time for the universities to start operating in the offline mode can now start preparing for their departure. For the coming latest intake 1000+ students have already given their enrollments and the number is most likely to hit 20000-30000 in total.

According to new data, 8 out of every 10 students, which accounts for almost 74% of the total students from the GenZ group, wants to study abroad. The survey was conducted on 1044 students by INTO to see the shift in tracks of choices of students after the pandemic. Indian students make up a large market of international students. According to some data, Indian students choose the destination of their study based on the work opportunities and quality of education. The same survey showed that 41% of the students will prefer studying abroad even if the same quality of education is offered in India only. Out of the total students that the survey was conducted on, 11% wanted to come back to India after learning skills and high quality education and use it in their country only.

The government of New South Wales has come up with an initiative to invest 21.4 Billion in the already ongoing initiatives of the school success model. Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell has said that the investment is meant to modernise the schooling system and deliver world class education facilities. She said that every decision that they take is circumvented around parents and students only whether it's evidence-based teaching and learning, modernise the teaching profession and update the curriculum. A budget of $5.8 billion over 10 years in the 2022-23 has been decided for the initiative which will include forming a universal pre-kindergarten system education.

The need to be able to talk in more than one language is ever so important now. The skill helps you both on a personal as well as a professional level. Many institutions have come up with language courses which can be even learnt alongside your degree as well. These language courses make your resume shine out and give you an upper hand. Many companies these days deal outside of the country and hence need employees that can talk in both the languages. Languages that are in demand right now include French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Chinese. Although learning other languages can also be beneficial for you, these are some of the most used and popular languages among the world.

Fashion industry is a place full of glamour and sparkles. Its unavoidable attraction can surely cease and there's no wrong in accepting that fact. Infact fashion is a very growing and opportunity full place as well. But it's also very very competitive so you must have the right kind of knowledge and skills to make it to the top. Here is a list of the top fashion institutes in China you must look out for-

• Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology

It was founded in 1987 and it has 5 majors and 13 directions for courses.

• Donghua University

Also known as China Textile University, it was founded in 1957 in Shanghai. It has 30000 students and over 100 international tie-ups.

• Zheijiang Sci-tech University 

The university focuses on technology and fashion and has a staff of 1200 faculty members.

• Shanxi University of Science and Technology

The university was founded in 1958 and currently has 18000 undergraduate students and 3000 graduate students.

Since a long time there has been a trend in the South Asian countries, that the students move out of their respective countries for study purposes. One can assert that this is because of the drive to get oneself a good lifestyle. As compared to European and North American countries, South Asian countries are underdeveloped. For example India' education system is as old as it's independence. Only recently some amendments have been made. At the same time there is a problem of unemployment. Many people are searching for jobs. On the other hand in foreign countries, there is a lack of manpower and excess of opportunities. Courses in IT and Business from countries like the UK and the US are in high demand. But now Humanities and social sciences courses are also gaining popularity among students. 

Many students go for education loans to support the expenses of foreign education. In situations like these, it's important to have some information about the basics like-

• Finding out about expenses that bank loans cover and don't cover. Most banks cover tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance and cost of study material for education loans. Whereas many banks also cover airfare, cost of laptop, stationery and any other expenses required for students to complete the course, including study tours, project works, thesis, etc. What most banks don't cover is the cost of external tuition.
• What is the better source of funding?

          After much research students have 

          Found that interest rates of a state 

          owned banks are much less.

• Collateral submission is another aspect you must keep in mind. In return of the loan money you have to submit a collateral.
• The time of loan repayment is also essential. Some banks require you to pay back the loan as soon as you are down with the degree while some give you a lot of time.
• You can make your application for a loan stronger by showing your earning potential in the application.

This is a very acknowledged fact that the UK is one of the top priorities for students currently. It may seem like getting into a university in the UK is very competitive but it is actually a very easy task. You just have to plan intelligently and in advance. Don't hurry in the rush hour and keep everything prepared before time only. Start searching a year before you plan to move there. Research about the rankings and reviews of all the universities offering your desired course and then compare them. Shortlist universities and start applying to them early. Look for scholarships and financial aid. Build your resume in all dimensions possible. Make sure you have sports, academics and extracurricular all in your bag. If you follow this then you are ready for the UK.

Here is the list of countries and the universities students prefer studying in. These are-

• United States of America Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard's University, Stanford University, Columbia University and many more.
• United Kingdom

University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London and London School of Economics and Politics

• Australia

           University of Melbourne, The 

           Australian National University, The

           University of Sydney

• Canada

University of Toronto, McGill University, University of Waterloo, University of British Columbia
 

According to a new survey by the QS education system, quality of teaching, accommodation options, scholarships and job opportunities remain the biggest concerns of Indian students while shifting abroad for studies. The biggest criteria that is for 74% of the students remains the living facilities and costs which is followed by job opportunities that is 60%. Indian students expect universities to provide them with placements, industry experience and links as well. Out of data drawn from 110000 students, 63000 of them said that they were interested in studying in the UK. That is because the UK has taken up a very strategic approach by attracting students from different parts of the world with respect to their needs and demands.

The only benefit that we can safely say that the pandemic has given us is the acceleration of digital education. Because of the Pandemic education could reach place more rampantly. Online modes of education became highly popular. More accessibility to higher education can help us get more acquainted with technology. Education and skilled workforce is the key to a secured future. Education can unlock many economic perspectives. In the uneven and elusive economy that we are living in, more access to higher education can cure the problem of wage differences and unemployment. Online education is not only accessible but also very affordable. It saves the cost of living and the cost of the program itself is not that high if you compare it with the conventional degree programs. 

COVID-19 was a very unpredicted phenomenon that grabbed the whole world under its grip for almost two years. Even though we are towards the end of it, it's impact and influence will remain immortal and everlasting in this us and even the coming generations. At the height of the pandemic, 1.6 Billion students from across the globe were at home. Many campaigns and efforts were carried out by the national governments to compensate for the loss of education but nothing can make up for it. It is to be noted that the online mode of education wasn't that ineffective in some areas. In Fact in Botswana many students benefited from the online tutorials and classes. This shows that customized education plans along with personal attention can be very useful in online education. In Fact it incurs better results than usual forms of education.

Recently we celebrated Pride Month as a mark of celebrating the existence of LGBTQ community and appreciating their presence in our society. But only celebrations like these are not necessary. It is also important for us to make sure that we provide them with good education and job opportunities. Only then can we call ourselves a society free from homophobia. There are a number of scholarships that universities offer to the students of LGBTQ community. These are-

• Point Foundation which is a scholarship for students of colour from LGBTQ community. It supports higher education in the US regardless of your citizenship.
• The League Foundation is awarded to students graduating from the US high schools or medical schools. It supports students entering their first year of graduation in the US or Canada.

Many students living in the UK don't know about an accommodation based scholarship called 'Social Scholarships' by the student housing platform which has a value of upto 5000 pounds. Students can apply at the universities in Birmingham, London, Liverpool, Coventry, Leicester or Sheffield and it's applicable to the students of all nationalities. The scholarship is worth £5,000 in London and £1,000 in Birmingham, Coventry, Liverpool, Leicester or Sheffield. It is given to three students annually.